General Student Resources
Assistive Technology Center (ATC)
This is a self-instructional computer lab available exclusively to students with disabilities. One must be registered with the Services to Students with Disabilities office (UH-183) to use the lab. ACRC also provides training and support in various assistive technology software programs and works closely with clients of California Department of Rehabilitation and Veteran's Affairs Visual Impairment Services (VIST) program.
Some of the assistive software available include:
- JAWS® screen reading software
- OpenBook™ scanning and reading software
- Dragon Naturally Speaking speech recognition software
- WYNN literacy software
- ZoomText magnification and screen reading software
Please visit the ATC website
CC - Career Center
The Career Center provides comprehensive career services and integrates the campus and the community for the advancement of student learning and career success. Therefore, the Career Center offers programs that meet the career/life challenges of those they serve.
Programs and services include:
- Alumni Support
- Career Counseling
- Career Fairs
- Career Library
- Handshake
- Mock Interviews
- On-Campus Interview Program
- Resume Critiques
- Workshops
Please visit the Career Center website
Colleges and Departments
Here's a list of links to each college showing its departments or majors:
- Arts and Letters Departments
- Business and Public Administration Departments
- Education Programs and Credentials
- Cross Natural Sciences Academic Programs
- Social and Behavioral Science Degrees and Programs
Please visit the list of CSUSB Colleges and Academic Departments websites for a full list of departments.
Cross Cultural Center
The Cross Cultural Center focuses on issues of race and ethnicity by providing programs, workshops and advising. The Center create a place for students to explore issues of identity, develop political and social communities that benefit individuals and the campus as a whole. This produces a community that embraces racial, ethnic and cultural diversity and works toward ending intolerance by the development of understanding.
Please visit the Cross Cultural Center website
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
The EOP program provides access to higher education for students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and meet specific qualification guidelines.
EOP services include support for:
- Admission
- Academic Advisement
- Career and Personal Counseling
- Tutoring
- Financial Assistance
- Graduate School Information
Please visit the EOP website
Osher Adult Re-Entry Center (OARC)
The OARC staff recognize that non-traditional students face unique challenges and that returning or entering school at this stage in life can seem daunting. They offer both on- and off-campus referrals, an opportunity for adult learners to share interests and experiences, and to participate in campus life. Their purpose is to assist adult learners by providing programs and services which will enable them to have a successful and enriching college experience.
Some of their services include:
- Access to computers, Internet, and E-mail
- Reference Books, magazines, and newspapers
- Staff that can assist with accessing campus resources
- Opportunities to network with other nontraditional students
- Complimentary coffee, water and use of microwave and refrigerator
Please visit the OARC website
Ombuds Services & Gender Equity
The University Ombuds Officer is an informal, independent, impartial and confidential resource for students, faculty, staff or others seeking to address University-related problems, complaints or concerns.
A variety of related services are available.
Please visit the Office of Ombuds Services & Gender Equity website
Pfau Library
The Library offers a wide variety of services. See their full list of Library Services which includes:
Please visit the Pfau Library website
Student Assistance In Learning program (SAIL)
SAIL is a federally-funded TRIO Student Support Services project which includes outreach programs designed to assist low-income, first-generation and students with disabilities. Their specific goal is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of students at the undergraduate level.
Services available include:
- Academic Advising
- Adjunct Courses
- Career Counseling
- Child Care Support for Low Income Student Parents
- College Reading Courses
- Enrichment Events
- Financial Literacy and Financial Aid Advising
- Grant Aid and Scholarships
- Personal Counseling
- Graduate School Preparation
- SAIL Listserv and SAIL Moodle Site
- SAIL Resource Center
- Study Skills and Personal Growth Workshops
Please visit the SAIL website
Services to Students with Disabilities (SSD)
Services to Students with Disabilities, SSD provides the necessary support services instrumental for the achievement of chosen academic goals. Services are critical to a student's success; therefore, needs are assessed on an individual basis. This highly personalized approach has enabled SSD to successfully help thousands of students achieve their chosen academic goals.
Types of disabilities supported:
- Learning Disabilities
- Deaf or Hearing Impaired
- Blind or Visually Impaired
- Mobility Impaired
- Psychological or Cognitive Disabilities
- Temporary Disabilities
Types of accommodations available:
- Priority Registration
- Alternate Furniture
- Alternate Media
- Sign-Language Interpreter
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Cart Services
- In-Class Aides
- Note-Taking Services
- Real-Time Captioning
- Exam Accommodations
Please visit the Services to Students with Disabilities website
Student Health Center and Psychological Counseling Center
The Student Health and Counseling Center provides first aid and basic out patient care services. They have a full time staff Monday through Friday to care for student's needs. First Aid is always available during clinic hours to anyone on campus. They are staffed with Doctors and Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and a Pharmacy. Their Psychological Counseling Center has a full time staff of Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Psychologists and supervised interns. Regularly enrolled students at CSUSB are automatically eligible for health and counseling care at the Student Health and Psychological Counseling Center.
Some of their services include:
- Student Health Center
- Physicals
- Birth control and Contraception information
- Vaccines
- TB Skin test
- Psychological Counseling Center
Please visit the Student Health Center website and the Psychological Counseling Center website
Student Leadership and Development
Student Leadership and Development provides 'a welcoming and safe, intellectual and social environment that intentionally engages campus members in the life of the university by offering co-curricular opportunities that facilitate leadership development.'
Services available include:
- Support for student clubs and organizations
- Student hosted programs
- On-going workshops
- Advising sessions
Please visit the Student Leadership and Development website
Tutoring Locations
The campus provides many locations for tutoring with various emphases. Locations in addition to those already listed here include:
- Social & Behavioral Sciences Writing Lab
- Multimedia Language Center
- Math Department
Emphasis-specific sources include:
Please visit the Campus Tutoring Locations website
Tutoring Office
Tutoring in the following subjects is done in room UH-350, unless otherwise noted.
All subjects which we currently tutor will have 'Spring 2018' listed next to it.
Click on the subject name to see the schedule.
Regular Tutoring starts April 9th.
Regular Tutoring ends June 8th
You will need to bring 3 things to tutoring:
- Your book
- Your class notes
- Work that you have done on the problem(s) so you can show exactly where your question is
Students please read Prepare for Tutoring before your tutoring session. Please make sure you have done as much of the preparation as possible so you can have a productive tutoring session.
Tutoring is done in room UH-350, unless otherwise noted.
Veterans' Success Center (VSC)
Military veterans and current service members can use programs and benefits to streamline admission, attendance and costs, allowing Armed Forces veterans who are stationed or reside in California to strike new career paths, develop new skills, or resume an interrupted education. Also, programs affiliated with the U.S. Armed Forces offer flexibility to accommodate active military and reserve service obligations.
Please visit the Military/Veterans' Success Center website
Women's Resource Center
The Women's Resource Center is a supportive place for all women on campus where diversity is respected and celebrated. The Center's purpose is to encourage women by providing services and programs which will enhance their college experience and help them realize their fullest potential. The WRC is committed to addressing sexism and discrimination in all its forms in order to create a more just environment for all.
Please visit the Women's Resource Center website
The Writing Center
The Writing Center offers tutoring/conferencing for students from all disciplines and at all stages of their composing processes. Tutors also conduct conversation groups and conferencing specifically designed for ESL students.
Writing consultants help students:
- interpret assignments
- discover topics
- expand ideas
- clarify organization
- incorporate counter-arguments
- cite references
- edit and proofread
Please visit The Writing Center website