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Advising Information overview Make the right connections We are here to help you explore and create an academic plan that is right for you! Career Advisors Help you narrow down your choices of interest, clarify your values, and determine life goals. Once you’ve declared a major, we will prepare you for your professional career through resume and interview workshops and connect you with employment recruiters who participate in our career fairs. Academic Advisors Help you put together an educational plan that is right for you and support you through your academic journey each step of the way! Academic advisors can help you with the following: • Guidance through the general education (GE) requirements • Selection of appropriate courses • Understanding of CSUMB academic requirements • Monitor your academic progress to ensure completion of requirements • Information about declaring and changing majors • Serve as a resource to other campus support services, where appropriate Faculty Mentors Provide valuable connections between learning in the major to graduate schools and beyond. They can provide information on research and discipline-focused pursuits, and help you apply theoretical learning to the world of work. Advisor Contact List Where to go for advising if you have declared your major: csumb.edu/advising > Contact > Contact Your Major Advisor 4