Welcome to CSU Channel Islands!
We look forward to meeting you at an Academic Advising & Course Registration Session, where New Student Registration takes place! Refer to the New Student Onboarding Checklist website for key tasks before the start of the semester.
Prepare for the session by...
- Ensuring you are able to log-in to your MyCI Portal
- If you are an undeclared, exploratory student or unsure of your major, review the list of majors offered at CSUCI to get an idea of what you may be interested in.
- If you have college transfer credit, AP, IB, or CLEP, view and familiarize yourself with the Transfer Credit Information page.
- Reviewing the Fall 2026 First Year Student Advising Resources Canvas Course.
- A direct access link will be sent two weeks before your session.
- Getting familiarized with Registration Guides, Tools and Tutorials
We will explain...
- Graduation and GE Requirements
- Appropriate Math course by major
- Help with course selection and registration
Remember to...
- Take part in Drop-In Advising if you have questions regarding your Fall schedule.
- Attend First Year Orientation
- Review Add and Drop Procedures
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor through Dolphin Navigate
- Check your Degree Planner
- Attend the Major Fair in October!