College of Business and Economics
Graduate Programs
Graduate Student Handbook
STEP ONE

Mihaylo College of Business and Economics
Graduate Student Handbook

Welcome to the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics
at Cal State Fullerton!

It is our pleasure to welcome you into our Graduate Business Program.  You have joined an excellent program here in our College, whether it is for your MBA or M.S. degrees in Accountancy, Taxation, Information Systems or Information Technology. The Steven G. Mihaylo College of Business and Economics is aware of how stressful your first semester in a new program, university, or country can be.  We hope that this on-line Graduate Student Handbook allows for a smooth transition, alleviates some of your stress and answers most of your questions.  This handbook provides you with a step by step process for ensuring that your course of study in our College proceeds efficiently.  Before you start your first class, you should complete the first eleven steps.  See the menu on on the right.

The fact that you are reading this page indicates you are at Step 1 right now.  Note: A hold has been placed on your student record and will be removed once the Ethics Quiz  is successfully completed and submitted to our New Admit program advisor.

Individualized Study Plan
An individualized advising worksheet was included in the Welcome Packet you recently received. Please review the Advising Worksheet which includes a list of your required courses for your individual program. 

Should you proceed to the next step?
In order to proceed to Step 2 you should have your Welcome Packet in front of you.  If you have received the welcome packet, you have been admitted to the program of your choice.  For Step 2 you will submit your intent to attend California State University, Fullerton.  If you are ready to submit your intent to attend please click on the Step 2 link to your right.

FAQ for International Students

Questions regarding immigration documents such I-20, visas, or SEVIS should be directed to the Office of International Education & Exchange.   IEE is responsible for responding to questions and issuing any documents that are related to obtaining your student visa.

Welcome Seminar
Remember, the MCBE Graduate Student Welcome Seminar for Spring 2009 will be held on January 23-23, 2009 and is a mandatory event for all new students. So plan ahead!

Questions about the Program
Once you have received your Welcome Packet, Individualized Advising Worksheet, and reviewed the Graduate Student Handbook you are welcome to contact the Newly Admitted Advisor at (657) 278-3622 (option 2) with questions. If you would like to schedule a personal consultation click here.

The New Admit advisor is available Monday thru Thursday by appointment only.  Advising is not available on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.  Email | newadmit@fullerton.edu & Phone | (657)278-3622

MCBE Graduate Student Handbook
Step by Step Menu
1-2 Days after receiving your Welcome Packet
Step 1 Review Steps 2 - 16
Step 2 Submit Intent to Attend
Step 3 Ethics Quiz
Step 4 Waiver of Coursework
Step 5 CSUF Online Tutorials
Step 6 Appointment Calendar
2-3 Weeks prior to early Registration
Step 7 Prepare your Class Schedule
Prerequisites for Classes
MBA Sample Schedule
MBA Tentative Offerings
Step 8 Class Registration
Registration Fee Pmt Tutorial
Adding a Full Class
Step 9 Financial Aid
2 Weeks prior to the
first day of class
Step 10 For News & Events
For FAQ
    Your Student Portal
Step 11 Mandatory Welcome Seminar
3 Weeks after classes begin
Step 12 Concentration Electives
How to change concentration
Contact Information
Step 13 Replacement Courses
(MBA only)
Future Steps
Step 14 Registration for Capstone
Step 15 Graduation Check
Step 16 General Information
Step 17 Academic Probation
What Next?

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