General Questions • Freshmen • Transfer Students • Graduation
Check your CSUS records to see how you are declared. If you are not declared a business major/minor, and want to be, obtain a “Change of Status Petition” in the DPC and return it prior to the deadline to the DPC with copies of all college transcripts (except CSUS).
Please note: Until the Computer Literacy and Pre-Major requirements are completed (see the college catalog under Business Administration Major Requirements), you will be declared a PRE-MAJOR to BUSINESS. When enrolled in the last of the Pre-Major requirements, you must file a Change of Status Petition in the DPC to officially request Business Administration as your major for the following semester.
Do I need to see a Business Counselor?
Seeing a Business Counselor is strongly recommended. Please read
your catalog carefully. Once you have declared business as your
major and after you have received your transfer “G.E. Evaluation” from
the Evaluations Office, you should come to the DPC for advising which
is available during regular office hours (please bring your copies of
grades). Counselors can assist you with program planning, transfer course
evaluations, concentration requirements, graduation, etc.
Who is my Counselor?
CBA Academic Counselors are available in the DPC to assist you with major
program planning. Faculty are available, by concentration, to assist you
with concentration course selection and career planning. You can pick
up a list of faculty in the DPC. General Education information can be
obtained from advisors in the Academic Advising Center and in the Evaluations Office in Lassen Hall.
The CSUS Evaluations Office
has done an evaluation on my prior college coursework. Will I receive
an evaluation from the College of Business Administration?
Yes. All transfer students enrolling in the CBA must provide a copy of
transcripts, in chronological order, from all previously attended colleges
and universities. If you are transferring from a non-articulated school
and wish to transfer credit for courses within the major, you will be
required to submit additional course information for evaluation to the
DPC. When this information is completed, you will receive a Business Major
Program Review (a summary of your standing in Business).
Which catalog do I follow
for my Major requirements?
Consult the center section in the Schedule of Classes to determine your
catalog rights. Contact the DPC to see if more current programs could
benefit you.
Obtain a “Change of Status Petition” in the DPC, or download it from the Handouts and Forms page on this website, and return it to the DPC.
Is it true that I may not
take upper division courses before I’ve completed the lower division
Pre-Major requirements?
Yes. You may NOT enroll
in any of the upper divison major core or concentration courses until
you have completed the Computer Literacy requirement, and the Pre-Major
requirement with a minimum “C-” grade in each course and
an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C). See a CBA Academic Counselor.
Do
I have to have all of my General Education requirements completed
before I start upper division Major courses?
No. It is good to have some general education courses or elective units to package
in with the major courses. Pick up a Four-Year Business Program Plan in the DPC, or download the handout from the Handouts and Forms page on this website.
When
may I take Management 182, Strategic Management?
This is a senior couse and may not be taken until the computer literacy
requirement, all pre-major, and all other
upper-division major core courses are completed with a minimum of a "C-" grade
and an overall GPA of 2.0 (C) (with the exception of MIS 175 - see catalog).
The course is restricted to Senior standing.
Do I need permission to repeat
a course?
Yes. Forms are available in the DPC but all
Repeat Petitions must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Please
check the current catalog to ascertain the repeats that need departmental/advisor
approval.
Where can I leave a message
or homework for a Professor?
In the Departmental Office.
Accountancy:
Tahoe Hall, Room 2108
(916) 278-6307
http://www.csus.edu/accy/
Management:
Tahoe Hall, Room 2130
(916) 278-6459
http://www.csus.edu/mgmt
Management Information Systems:
Tahoe Hall, Room 2065
(916) 278-6536
http://www.csus.edu/mis
Organizational Behavior and Environment:
Tahoe Hall, Room 2028
(916) 278-6463
http://www.csus.edu/obe
How can I get in touch with
the faculty in the
College of Business Administration?
Faculty directory cards are kept outside the Departmental Offices.
Policies and Procedures
for the College of Business Administration can be found at:
www.csus.edu/sba/acad_std.pdf
First of all, be sure to sign up to attend a New Student Orientation Session! At Orientation you will have the opportunity to learn about important university resources, as well as receive information about the Business Pre-Major from Academic Counselors who work specifically with Business students.
Who can answer my questions about General Education courses?
The Academic Advising Center in Lassen Hall has Counselors that can provide unofficial G.E. advising.
How can I schedule an appointment with a Business Counselor?
Check the Degree Programs Center Website for the best time to call for an appointment (usually the last Monday of each month
for appointments for the following month). Call early, as our appointment schedule fills up quickly!
What if I just have a quick question about the Business major? Can I speak with a Business Counselor without an appointment?
Please check the Degree Programs Center website’s Frequently Asked Questions Lists (the page you are currently reading). If you can’t find the answer
to your question, refer to the website for Phone-In Hours of Academic Counselors, or send an e-mail to
cba-ugrad@csus.edu.
What if I need to drop a course?
Pick up a Drop Petition from the DPC; follow the instructions on the back of the form (note key dates for dropping classes).
If you need to completely withdraw from the university for the semester, contact the Academic Advising Center in Lassen Hall.
What if I need a tutor? Who do I contact?
For Business courses, stop by the Business Tutoring & Study Center, 3067 Tahoe Hall.
I’m the first one in my family to attend a university. Who do I contact if I feel overwhelmed by the pressure of college?
Free and confidential counseling is available at The Student Health Center, 278-6416, or at the Student Health Connection,
278-9355 (located in the University Union). Drop-In appointments are available for your first visit. See www.csus.edu/psysrv for hours of operation.
How can I make the most of my college years?
Get involved - in clubs, in sports, in preprofessional organizations, in study groups! Visit the Co-Op Office for information
about paid and volunteer internship opportunities. Stop by the College of Business Student Affairs Office, as well as the Career Center early to find out
about career advising services, summer jobs, and job preparation assistance.
Yes. All transfer students enrolling in the CBA must provide a copy of transcripts, in chronological order, from all previously attended colleges and universities. If you are transferring from a non-articulated school and wish to transfer credit for courses within the major, you will be required to submit additional course information for evaluation to the DPC. When this information is completed, you will receive a Business Major Program Review (a summary of your standing in Business).
The course I want is full. How do I add it?
First, we need to determine whether you are eligible to take the course (i.e., are you coded Business, not Pre-Business?).
If you are eligible to take the course, you must stop by the appropriate Business Department Office (ACCY, MGMT, MIS, or OBE) on the second floor of Tahoe Hall.
When I tried registering for classes, I was restricted by CASPER. What should I do?
If you have completed the Computer Literacy and Pre-Major Requirements, you must file a Change of Status Form in the
DPC to officially change your major from
Pre-Business to Business. This is a critical step in being able to take Upper Division classes.
Remember, the deadlines are October 1st for the following Spring Semester classes , and March 1st for the following Fall Semester.
So does this mean I can’t take Business courses this semester?
Perhaps. MIS 101, OBE 130, OBE 150, and COMS 103 are open to Pre-Business Students (see Page 3 of this guidebook for additional
requirements and prerequisite information). In addition, certain Business concentrations have courses that are outside of the College of Business Administration;
your enrollment in these courses is not restricted (be sure to check the university catalog and course schedule for information on prerequisites to courses in other
departments).
Were do I apply for internships, scholarships, and sign-up for the graduation ceremony?
Stop by the Office of Student Affairs in the College of Business Administration, 1037 Tahoe Hall. Also, be sure to sign-up for List-Proc
so you can receive regular e-mail messages about Business-related job and scholarship opportunities.
I’ve been thinking about going on to graduate school after I complete my bachelor’s degree. Where do I go for
more information?
Stop by the Graduate Programs Office, 1035 Tahoe Hall for information about the CSUS Master’s In Business Administration
Program (MBA), and for general graduate school advising.
How many units do I need to
graduate?
120 units. Be aware that although you complete all of your major and general
education courses, you may not necessarily have completed 120 units and
may need elective units. Depending on how many you need, you may want
to add a second concentration in the major or you may wish to add a minor.
Where do I go to obtain a Graduation Evaluation Application?
In the DPC .
Where do I submit my Graduation Evaluation?
First, pay your diploma fee at the Student Financial Services Center in Lassen Hall and then return your form
to the Degree Programs Center (DPC) in Tahoe Hall 1030.
When do I file for Graduation?
November 1 for fall graduation.
May 1 for spring graduation.
How long does it take to process my graduation evaluation?
After your Graduation Evaluation is approved by one of the business academic counselors, it is forwarded to the Evaluations Office in
Lassen Hall where the “Degree Summary” is completed. You will receive a copy of this evaluation in the mail. You should receive your
Degree Summary before you need to register for your last semster at CSUS.
What if I need to change my graduation date?
Notify the Degree Evaluations Office in Lassen Hall. (Check the Schedule of Classes for specific deadline dates.)
I missed the deadline to apply for Graduation! What can I do?
The Degree Evaluations Office will require you to file for graduation for the next term.
You can fill out an Action Petition in the DPC requesting that the Degree Evaluations Office change your graduation date back, if possible, to your
desired term after they have processed your petition. You will receive your Graduation Evaluation late, but if you are enrolled in all of your remaining requirements,
then the Degree Evaluator will post your degree for the appropriate term.
What if I change my courses in the major after I’ve filed for
graduation?
You need to file a Course Substitution Form with the University Evaluations Office in Lassen Hall, at the Student Service Counter.
The form is available at the DPC and must first be approved by a College of Business academic counselor.
How do I find out about graduation ceremonies?
You will be receiving a post card in the mail at the beginning of your graduating semester if you have applied for graduation by the deadline date.
If you do not receive this post card, contact the Student Affairs Coordinator in TAH 1037, e-mail Student Affairs at cbastudentaffairs@csus.edu, or call (916) 278-5576.
When do I receive my diploma?
Your diploma will be mailed approximately two months after the semester grades are submitted to the Records Office.
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