I walked the campus over 2 days since I was in the area. Very clean and vibrant. Larger than I was expecting and impressed. Great college to go to with major items in campus to do. Students everywhere and getting ready for spring break. read more

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We are year one here. My child is an intelligent and independent young person. First. Nearly every thing that is attractive here for students is under construction. I believe 2028 is est completion. They are doing it all at once as opposed to different areas at a time. My child had an issue with a roommate situation. I'm about empowering my kids to figure things out. After a very discouraging initial experience with the mental health services on campus, my son finally got a little direction. Then dealing with BMAC was a whole other issue. It's like they knew these kids don't understand how to navigate the system, so instead of helping direct them, they make it difficult and drawn out. Another issueI was double charged for tuition. They don't send the people who ACTUALLY pay the bill the info. They're "teaching the kids to be adults" and although I support that it's quite frankly ridiculous that I as a parent can't see a bill!! Need to call the bursar's office? Says they open at 8am but the recording at 815am says they're not avail and hi call back during normal hours. Lastly, the amount of money I'm paying and the amount of classes that get canceled is pretty crazy. I feel like I'm owed a refund. read more

Came here to visit some alumni for a business meeting and got to see the basketball team play Cal State Fullerton. It was interesting to hear that the Pyramid leaks when it rains what?! The campus was beautiful and the shark lab was the best thing ever!!!!!!! Also, the baseball team name?! Hahahaha read more

Beautiful campus. Proud to say I'm a student & almost a graduate from this school. Some of my teachers were good. Known for their business program. read more

CSULB hosted a free event called "Science Live!" on 10/5 where people of all ages came and learned about science. There were so many things to do during the event like making slime, making an imitation of the Covid-19 Virus with Q tips and Playdoh, and other exciting activities. The staff were extremely helpful and explained their topics concisely and clearly. I highly recommend you check out the event the next time it happens! read more

I did an science event within the science halls at Cal State Long Beach. The event was amazing there was many actives for people of all ages to do, and it helped you have a deeper understanding of science. Overall this event is a must go and the campus is amazing and very big. read more

My advice to anyone either considering CSULB or currently an undergraduate: ‼‼‼GET OUT‼‼‼ I don't care if you have to take out an exorbitant loan to go to an independent school like University of Southern California or Pepperdine or Loyola Marymount... Even if you end up in debt for the rest of your life, regardless of the type of job you get or not... Even if you gotta enroll in a community college until your GPA is high enough to get into a better college/university... Sadly, the job market--ESPECIALLY in California--has gotten significantly tougher...and Tougher...and TOUGHER over the years. And unfortunately, employers have gotten choosier...and Choosier...and INCREDIBLY CHOOSIER as well!!! And guess what else??? Even if you DO have a 4.0 GPA at a CSU institution, employers view the CSU system, much like other State U. systems, as "factories". At a higher learning establishment above the evolutionary scale of "State U. 'factories'", unless you've "forged" yourself at a CC, they focus on "what creativity or legacy you bring and leave". At a CSU "factory", it's all about the "$$$$$$", and like a legalized Ponzi scheme, it's about HOW MUCH $$$$$$ you're stupid enough to invest, in the hope that you'll hit the jackpot and score The Big Score. No... Employers look at credibility, and unfortunately, the CSU "factories" have neither the credibility nor the reputation that the UC OR "indie" schools have. If you DO, by chance, have the misfortune of eventually graduating from this "factory", then all the best overcoming those "barriers" to your first ever REAL paycheck!!! Peace out, and good luck .... read more

Ok first off I am biased due to this being my Alma Mater I loved going here for college. I had many great times here. Lots have definitely changed since I attended here first the Pyramid was just about almost finished when I graduated. Secondly there was not one parking structure among the whole campus they were all wide open parking lots. I have yet to see the campus now but will another time. I mainly came here to bring my mom for her first vaccination shot. The process was fast and easy and well organized. It's all done by Kaiser. We were in and out in no time. read more

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It's hard to assign a singular rating for a school I attended for my undergrad, with most of it being severely affected by the covid-19 pandemic. Choosing a college is a difficult decision, since there are so many factors to consider. My main advice: choose a college based on whether or not that college has a reputable or opportunistic program for your desired major. Some schools are better than others when it comes to certain majors. In this case, CSULB is a fantastic school for nursing, as it is ranked the highest in the state for nursing schools (based on NCLEX pass rates). My experience at CSULB as a nursing student was tough, but I was well prepared for the work force. Parking: Like most universities, parking sucks, especially at peak times. Since most people at this school commute, that makes it harder. If you go early or late, you should be fine. Safety: Can I say that sketchy things never happen on campus? No. There have been reports of items being stolen from care. There was also an active shooting threat that was later proven to be false. Overall, the campus is safe and I've never had any issues. Just like at any university, there are things you can do to be more cautious (like always walk with a friend, be aware of your surroundings, ect. You can look up crime reports from each university's police department. Campus Life: Most people who go here are nice people (except pre-nursing students, lol). You'll find mostly hardworking, first generation college students. But most people commute, so if you want to engage with campus life more, you'll need to put in the work. Campus Resources: Amenities like the gym are great and well-kept, while other buildings need some extra work. The Student Health Center is a wonderful facility with great staff and offers a lot of discounted or free services. There are also many helpful educational programs like Supplemental Instruction and tutoring that are free for students. Professors: Hit or miss, honestly. Some professors are genuine, others are simply not. Ask around or use RateMyProfessor when choosing GE classes with certain professors. Surrounding Area: Mostly neighborhoods are in the immediate surrounding area. Not a whole lot to do unless you venture into Downtown Long Beach, but other than that there's the beach and 2nd and PCH nearby. Overall: CSULB is a great bang for your buck. Tuition is affordable, but CSULB offers high quality programs depending on the major. There are downsides to every college, but college is what you make of it. I don't regret choosing CSULB for nursing at all. read more

Attended the nurse practitioner program and hated it. The director, who also teaches some classes, is one of the most incompetent, narcissistic, selfish, unorganized, childish, and careless individuals I have ever met. There's not much quality that comes from his class's. He hardly teaches and mostly talks about himself. He constantly forgets to email or follow up on important documents to facilitate your transition to becoming a nurse practitioner that it's horrifying. But, the worst part about him is how unethical he is. A classmate had lost their family member in the middle of the course. They notified him and he call the same day to ask details about the death; thus, placing them in an instantly uncomfortable situation. Remember that this was on the SAME DAY on finding out what happened. He didn't excuse then from some live reviews that he wrongly stated were mandatory. I have never met anyone who handled the loss of a loved one so poorly. It is worse by the fact of his academic standing in this school. The instructor/director is Cleddhy Arellano. read more

The fact that I didn't get to walk at graduation absolutely ruined this school for me. I worked extremely hard to get through college and all I wanted to do was hear my name called when I walked across the stage. This was supposed to be one of biggest and most memorable moments of my life but it wasn't. The graduation was depressing and forgettable. I honestly wanted to cry the whole time I was there. The students held several protests about not being able to walk as well, and the school did nothing because they don't care about the students at all. They were just too cheap to add more graduation days so our names could be called. Disgusting. read more

I like the school the way it looks and it's at least clean.Some guys are nice to me and some are idiots. The only thing is the people there especially (some not all) the young men there or should I say ( boys ) are not too nice and they are rude even with a girl who looks like a model. Some (not all) don't treat women with respect enough. I went into an elevator yesterday and then 2 young men got in and I asked one of them what floor they want and one of them completely straight up ignored me and I was like "Hello Hello Wake UP !!! " Then the other guy looked at him like aren't you going to answer her dummy? ". I bet you that other guy told him something when I left the elevator. I stood in front of that same guy that ignored me completely and I left when it was time for me to go. Some guys (not all) think they are too great and it looks like they are always wanting the rich women with money. Plus they don't know how to talk with women like me. I needed help from a classmate, I met up with him and then later on he acted like he had no idea that he was supposed to guide me to the kinesiology building and instead went with their so called guy friend. I told him I'm gonna be alone do you mind if I join you but it looked like he didn't want me to so I kind of got the idea and I'm like ok you must like men then. I see how it is bye. He left me out in the cold like that. How dare he, I'm a woman and he treat me like that.I was treated with disrespect from men and I'm a religious woman and they don't know how to value this kind of woman. Most men in here don't care about women they expect something in return of you if you ask for simple help. They want you to be their girlfriend, let them touch you, or want you to accept them like if you are with them so they can brag to their friends and act all great so that you can get the help you need from them. I said no and their whole true colors came out. They start telling me I just want stuff and not care about them.That's not a man !!! That's not true and they know it. Those kind of guys want something in return and not be a gentlemen. Those kind of guys are idiots !! I understand now why some girls are mean to some guys now because they are really immature, monster, demons and dirty beasts and those kind of guys think women are trash when they are themselves from the beginning. Like for me I don't have any help from anyone. Almost my whole family is gone and have no siblings whatsoever and no one really can guide me like the rest of these people at school. Most people I know at the school do have siblings I don't. Put yourself in my shoes and you will see what it's like. Women out there Don't believe these kind of men that easy!! They think we can fall for them easy and think were dumb enough not to notice. Tighten yourselves ladies value yourselves and don't even fall for little things they do fall for the guys that you know you 100 percent will like and most importantly be with a guy who loves you 100 percent , respects you, defends you, gives the face for you not 89 percent. I was taught principles and values . I don't know about how requesting a class to exist in campus but I would want to start a class teaching values and principles to students so they that they know how to communicate and treat people especially women with respect. I also would like to mention the staff in some places not all of them are bad .There is some helpful staff there too and really nice ones too.They helped me get my classes and I appreciate it but watch out for the other people in staff they aren't friendly. The parking is ridiculously expensive and I don't like the fact that since we are students there we should have priority to get some free stuff and discounts from the beach shops because students are going to pay out of their pocket lots of thousands of dollars later on after they graduate from this university. The stuff there is way too expensive when our economy is in the downfall right now. Does the university care ? I read more

This place is a disgrace to education, educators and the word "education". From top to bottom, it is a horrible, horrible student experience. No one cares, no one cares about you, the place operates in the most inefficient, incompetent manner I have ever seen any organization operate in in the history of man and the senior level management/administrators DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOU. They are there, collecting a state issued paycheck, going home without care or credence to single student on that campus. It's actually pretty sad that there are students there, wasting their hard earned money trying to get an "education" when not a single person employed by CSULB cares about you. Waste of time. Waste of money. One of the worst run organizations I have ever seen. read more

Came here to get the Covid 19 Vaccination shot here in the parking structure,I went to Kaiser web site on a Friday night around 11pm fill out the forms on line questions and answers pick a date and time that was it. On line the stated they they only had Moderna and Pfizer Vaccination.Parking lot staff handed me another form to fill out too, you get the first line 10 mins. they ask you are you here for the first shot or the second shot or is this your first time...then low and behold they ask me which one do I want to get, they had all three vaccinations, then off to the second line 10 mins. to check in ID card and Kaiser card, now off to the third line 15.mins. to get it the nurse ask me a few questions in and out less then 1 min. the last stop was the observation 15 mins. where you relax while being monitor. Everything ran so smoothly plus all of the the staff i can in contact with were super nice and friendly. read more

CSULB does not have enough parking for all of the students and paying their huge parking fee does not guarantee you'll get a space. Good luck getting to class on time. Terrible. Something to consider when choosing a university. read more

Like many of the other comments say, of course, I have received very rude customer service. The people that work here do not care about the students. they seem to only care about their own egos. I really hope this location closes permanently. read more

I don't recall ever being on the Cal State Long Beach campus before last weekend. We'd gone to visit their Japanese Garden, located in a section of the university near their iconic Pyramid sports arena. It's hard to miss in the background, as we saw from the parking lot of the garden. Speaking of parking, either a permit is required, or else visitors must use a pay station for hourly rates. You enter your license plate into the machine and don't have to go back and put the receipt in the car. School is out for the summer, but parking fees remain! After touring the garden, Dear Hubby wanted to see the Pyramid up closer, so he figured out how to drive over there. There was construction in various parking lots on the way, but we arrived near the entrance. The blue glass of the structure is the color of a summer sky, and blends into the background. Still, it's a striking design for a sports venue. We didn't spend a lot of time checking out the rest of the campus to see about other architectural elements. High marks to the school's planners to include such unique features as the Pyramid and Japanese Garden for the public to enjoy, as well as the students and staff. read more

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5 stars if you accept me under transfer admission! Haha :) Lovely campus Robeks is lost somewhere in there, literally have never been able to find it Did I mention the upgrade to 5 stars option read more

I was surprised how cool a campus this is. When I came here for grad school, I expected it to be something like a community college, but I believe this school is good enough to be a UC. Campus itself is large if you're walking everywhere, but if you take away the parking and dorms and sport fields, this school's actually pretty small. It's hard to get lost at this school because the map is straightforward and students/faculty are nice! The campus atmosphere FEELS like a college campus, and the restaurants and facilities are pretty awesome. The University Student Union has a gaming center with bowling, pool, TV, arcade games, etc. The food selection and bank ATM's available on campus are diverse. There's a Carl's Jr, Starbucks (2), El Pollo Loco, Quizzno's, Subway, Sbarro, Yogurt Creations, etc. There's also a pub called Nugget Grill. As for ATM's there's Bank of America, Wells Fargo (with a branch on campus), and Chase! I never tried the buses, but I hear they're convenient too! The student store and library are big, and there's a Horn Center for computers and relaxation. The buildings here are relatively new and there's also a Japanese garden if you want to relax after a long day in classes. My only issue is that it's a commuter school (mostly comprised of parking lots) and it's too crowded. I appreciate the diversity but I have to walk through waves of people whenever I'm on campus during the day! In addition, it doesn't feel like a college community because people drive in and out from far away; I definitely appreciated a close college community when I was an undergrad. But then again, it doesn't affect me now because I'm one of those commuters that are here just for night-time grad classes, haha! The campus is very safe at night; there's always students around even at 10pm because my classes are located near the gym, and campus officers are always on call if you need an escort. Overall, this is a good campus to hang around at any time, because there's lots of people and lots of things to do. I'm a bit envious I'm not an undergrad but if I were, I would totally take advantage of all this campus has to offer. If you don't want to hang around campus, Long Beach itself is very touristy; it's near Seal Beach, Aquarium of the Pacific, Rainbow Harbor, etc etc. but I'm not your tour guide, so find out for yourself :P However, I did train to be a campus tour guide at one point, and random fact: the pyramid on campus is one of three pyramids in the USA and this is the only blue one. AND, Steven Spielberg graduated from CSULB in 2002. So get famous first, THEN graduate. That's how we should all do it! read more

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I am actually an alum at California State University of Long Beach and whenever I go home to visit, I always have to go to CSULB. I am currently a graduate student at UC Santa Cruz. I definetely miss the university and I definetely considered it home. I can definetely write a good review since I go to another university and I know what I miss and can appreciate it more. I have a degree in Computer Engineering so I can do a review of the department. . I went to school there for 6 years. The only thing I probably did not like was studying abroad part in Montreal, Canada. Unfortunately, I was not warned that I would be going to a hostile university and well did not have a good experience that I would have hoped, but then it made me much stronger. But anyways I will not go an a rant with that. Study abroad office had a bunch of liars. One thing I get annoyed at is the fee I had to pay as an alumni $49 gift. The funny thing is I can check out books and videos using my card, but only have access to the internet for only one hour which totally sucks. Oh yes and then the headache of the alumni association calling me all the time and asking me for money and get it all the time in the mail. Okay overall, I like the conviences of CSULB such as the student union center. They have a bowling alley, arcade center with some good games. They have a bunch of food we are acustomed to such as Carl Jrs, El Pollo Loco, Subway, Starbucks, Panada express. Then we have the Nugget, a place to chill and have a drink and a place to relax and watch sports. like the convience stores are open late until 7:30pm and the beach hut closes around 10:00pm so it encourages you to study late. There are also plenty of vending machines as well full of energy drinks and Coke products. As for the Computer Engineering department, the professors were nice and professional for the most part. Yeah you had some bad ones, but you can go to ratemyprofessors.com in order to find out who are the bad and good ones. They helped me get into a grad school with a graduate assistantship, a summer internship and well knew how to motivate me. They were usually hands on and helpful and wanted to know you by first name basis. The two VLSI courses helped seal my fate in which advisor I got. They got new computer equipment, but did not get the chance to use it. . The library looks really nice and glad they did a makeover on it. Even though during finals week it is busy, there are plenty of tables and couches for me to sleep on hehehehe. Plenty of videos for you to watch and they have an entertainment center. Oh one complaint was not all the electrical jacks work. Yeah they got a starbucks now =) and it is a cash cow, but I still go to the beach hut sometimes. I like the Japanese gardens and the computer center. They are two places were I go out and chill out as well. The walk up campus is not bad. Could be worst like Santa Cruz it is more hilly, but I like the exercise =) read more

I am a transfer student from Sacramento city college. I moved here from Sacramento and I am so happy that I am attending the school. Maybe I am biased because this is only my third week of school coming up but I really enjoy the campus, the people, and the professors. If I would have anything to nitpick on I would say that some of the buildings are quite old and need to be renovated. Also, some of the older buildings have a nasty smell in the rooms and buildings. Also the older buildings they need to crank up that AC because people are sweating and BO is swarming around these halls and classrooms and I'm about to pass out from it! The parking for students sucks. Anybody who goes to school here and drives to school knows how shitty it is. Especially in the first week of school. It is just hell. Everybody is envious of the parking area for only staff because they are so much closer to the classes and campus. The school is huge! Transferring here I did not expect to be walking so damn much every single day. I have gotten so much darker just from walking around the campus four days a week. They do have buses that drive around the campus all day long to help you get from destinations to destinations. That helps a lot! Funny, because I just figured that out today. read more

So I just came here for my brother's graduation lol. Anyway, the campus is gorgeous and very open. Lots of greenery and cool stuff like vending machines with hamburgers and burritos in it. Staff was pretty nice and the place was very wheelchair friendly. The graduation ceremony was nicer than UCI's for sure. They even had free food. I shoulda gone here instead. More parking than UCI too. Anyway, would totally recommend. The gowns are nicer too. Commencement speech was short and sweet. Yay class of 2017. read more

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I CHERISH MY 5 YEARS AT CSULB! Graduated from The Beach in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Journalism & Mass Communications, and a minor in Entrepreneurship. There are a lot of great thing about this college, and of course a couple cons, but they definitely do not outweigh the good. From my experience, my favorite classes to take were media design (with Danny Paskin - arguably the best professor), nonverbal communications, and intro theatre. The Facebook graduation year groups were where I met some good friends & also at the film club - was super happy to have experienced Campus Movie Fest! Cons: Stay away from the fraternities/sororities, unless you're into that. But from my experience they are super close-minded & judgmental, and there were multiple sexual assault issues during my 5-years there. The parking situation was BAD my last year & assume it's gotten worse (had to park on the street curbs some weeks because there just wasn't enough parking available, which sucks because you pay so much for a semester pass). Get used to walking A LOT, almost all parking is a good 20-30 minutes if you're not speed walking. And last con - I hope they stop increasing tuition. Pros Continued: The campus is beautiful and is highly "commuter-friendly" (lots of places to sit and work on homework or hang out in between long breaks). My personal favorite place to go was the USU for some billiards with friends after some lunch. I also loved that tutoring and advisors were always available to help make me when I needed it & wanted to make sure I was prepared to graduate on time. The overall community is diverse & welcoming. Most of the staff seem to care and are there to genuinely help you if you ask. Lots of great food options + A BAR & LIVE MUSIC! I love my school & love meeting other alums in the real world. I wouldn't have done anything different (besides start paying off my student loan debt sooner lol) read more

This is good due to affordability. But ok the school itself is really huge and it's very difficult to make friends. Beware unless you are a business or engineering major they won't help you find a job when you graduate. Outcomes aren't really posted so you have to do research. Some of the depts lie about job prospects to keep students in seats. read more

My tip is my review. TL;DR 5 Stars EMT education is a stepping stone into a career in medicine. CSULB's EMT program was a great discovery! Taught by professionals w/experience. Success in the program comes from class participation in lectures and hands-on skills training. It's an accelerated course not your typical class. Do not be afraid to make mistakes! The instructors want the students to succeed, and are very willing to help. I suggest experiencing both the emergency room & ambulance ride-along. Loved it. SYOY read more

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Go Beach!!! This is a Beautiful Campus. I missed San Diego (my Home) though. Lots of sketchy areas in LB...& nice areas. You'll be able to have a Free bus pass in the LB area, due to being a student at CSULB.. *I loved how they had Poki place in the Cafeteria area. You can Exercise in the gym, until midnight. Parking wasn't so bad for me. You just have to get there early. Or, pay the parking meter ;) when you're out of Time. Chemistry class was Epic, with full-on Explosive Pyro shows that reached the Top of a High rise ceiling! Awee-Some!!! *There is an Instructor, Miss Terrell, she is well respected and Excellent in her skills/knowledge. But, I don't think she should be Teaching.. as she didn't have much Empathy, Patience or Understanding when it came to Struggling students. * Teachers should Encourage & be a Positive Influence. *Her attitude and approach was really Unprofessional & Unkind towards me. Also, BEWARE*** of Cults, (religious cults) on Campus. They will be Looking for people on Orientation Day.... Or whenever you're on Campus. Please Beware and do your Research. As, they will also be there on Club day. God Bless you. This is a warning to Beware. Other than that, it's a Great School & Campus. read more

I received my Master's from CSULB in 2018 and have returned to complete my teaching credential. There are things I love about my school and there are things that I'm not so thrilled with... Pro: I believe the campus is legitimately beautiful. It's spacious, green, and gets the most wonderful beach breezes. One of my favorite things to do is take a walk around campus on Saturday when there are only a few students around. Con: The campus is critically overcrowded during the week. Think you'll find a parking space in time for your class? Think again. There are nowhere near enough parking spaces for the number of people who attend the University. To me, that's really irresponsible considering almost every person I've met in my classes commutes from other cities. I'm lucky because I live close to campus and can hop on a shuttle. Most people can't. Pro: You will receive an excellent, evidenced-based education from experienced instructors. CSULB holds both its students and its instructors to high standards. Employers know this, so your degree won't diminish in value. Con: Tuition continues to increase while administrators spend money on unnecessary vanity projects, like "student success centers". These centers are really just glorified lobbies with USB ports and offices for high-paid staff members. Public colleges should limit such projects to keep costs as low as possible for students, thereby making education accessible to everyone. read more

Felt a bit like a degree factory, mind you I'm an older student that returned to higher education after years. A lot of the professors were younger than me but still seemed really knowledgeable. Didn't finish as I've run into financial problems. All in all I will try again in a few years but this time at a UC, no disrespect to CSULB they're trying their best. read more

June 2, 2018 The University's Department of Biological Sciences Amorphophallus titanum (giant misshapen phallus) is a more acurate name for "Phil" who's burgundy spathe magnificently bloomed this morning. Also known as Titan Arum, the species is the world's largest flower. Phil's spadix reached a magnificent 68 plus inches. Lisa and Brian, the proud botanical curators were on hand to answer questions and obliged happily to facilitate family selfies with Phil, rising to occasion the in the background. Unfortunately, bearing no resemblance to Audrey II, Phil is not a people eating plant. Thus the multitude of children run amuck were spared. Most of them felt obliged to hold their noses, prompted by Phil's "stinky" reputation. I found the odor no worse than my early attempts to prepare broccoli on an electric stovetop. https://www.presstelegram.com/2019/06/02/the-rare-corpse-flower-has-blossomed-at-last-at-cal-state-long-beach-unleashing-its-famous-stench/ https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-in-stinky-flower-bloom-20190602-story.html The campus is home to much creativity. Not only in the arts but creative in sciences as well. read more

Don't ever apply to this bullsh*t cybersecurity program. They always talk about how they're the highest this and that and claim that cybersecurity a lot of jobs yet they don't even give a crap about their students. Literally saying jobs are given out every day and so many students go JOBLESS. cybersecurity requires people with years of experience. I'm so passed that they overcharge for this BULLSH*T and I've gone the effort to tell everyone I know NOT to sign up for this school's cybersecurity program. This is THE WORST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM OF A SCHOOL. THEY ALWAYS HAVE THE WORKERS CHANGING THEIR NUMBERS ALWAYS UNAVAILABLE, INSTRUCTORS CONSTANTLY RUSH THE SESSION. THEY DON'T GIVE A CRAP ABOUT ANYONE. NEVER RECOMMENDING THIS DUMB PROGRAM TO ANYONE read more

It has a Taco Bell. Other PLUSES to my experience, here for my BA and 2 teaching credentials (2000-2007): Arnold Schwarzenegger signed my diploma. No, he didn't write "It's not a tumor" or "we need to get to the choppa" or "arrrrgaaaaaagrh" like I would have wanted. It was a stamp, but still. Even though his disdain of The Oppressor made him sound like the Martin Lawrence character from Boomerang, I had the privilege of having Dr. Karenga, the creator of Kwanzaa, for Ethnic Experience. Dr. Nancy Briggs, who is among the world's leaders in orangutan research, was my Storytelling and Childrens Lit teacher. Merrie Martino was excellent for both Art classes I took: she put our work in a gallery, and introduced me to Bob Baker Marionettes, per a field trip. Langton helped me find my voice in English classes. And I had some crazy guy for Chemistry, who would sing Weird Al type parodies of songs and do experiments in lecture halls, one of which required attention from the fire department. Tartre was maddening for Math, but she taught me the coolest thing I had learned there: that .999 repeating is absolutely and entirely equal to one. It took her a whole class period to convince me, and she doesn't lose her patience. She asked my permission to show my test worksheet to students because they looked like, in her words, "a nightmare that Donald Duck would have in Mathemagic Land". Plus, two good food courts, a bowling alley, a great Japanese garden, lots of room for frisbee, the Carpenter Theater venue, and you'll get your steps in, for sure. Best of all, it's in my favorite city and hometown Long Beach. Snoop says hi. NEGATIVES: Policies changed midterm (I took a harder course path to avoid taking the CSET but had to take it anyway). Deadlines were sneaky (I didn't know I had to "file" to graduate). And I couldn't understand a thing my Linguistic teacher said, which is like having Stephen Hawking for Dance. At least the Holocaust-denying, anti-semitic Child Psych professor I had retired in 2014. (Shout out to Laura V, Jeremy S, Joe C, Cheyenne C, Jen G, Ashley G, and Denise B, my CSULB brothers and sisters for life) Alumni include Spielberg, Bradley from Sublime, Chris Carter (X-Files creator), Angels pitcher Jared Weaver, Gold medalist Misty May Trainor, legendary Stan Winston (SFX), Karen Carpenter, and Steve Martin. Current faculty includes the dude who played Wyatt from "Weird Science". He's hard to recognize without the bra on his head. read more

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Best bang for your buck. Sure you could pay more for your education and you might leave with better friendships, a more powerful network (like at USC), or an email address for life but I bet that dollar for dollar you get more at CSULB. read more

I've been going to CSULB for 6 years now (almost done with my MA woo!). It's a gorgeous campus with great amenities. The food options are great, healthy and junky depending on what you're feeling. The staff and faculty have always been friendly to me and people are very willing to lend a hand and help you out. Upper campus has sort of become the speaking platform for anyone who decides to come to the campus and give their spiel on political (or religious) topics. It's distracting but the school can't do much about it as long as people aren't bothering any of the students on a physical level. I typically ignore those people and resume my day. The classrooms are great. The LA buildings have been completely redone and are updated. The library is state-of-the-art and all the staff at the library are very helpful and friendly. Parking is pretty horrendous. But when you go to one of the top commuter campuses in Southern California it's just par for the course I suppose. Just make sure you leave early if you're worried about finding parking and you should be all right. The shuttles are efficient for the most part as well. read more

I had a really negative experience with CSULB's College of Professional and Continuing Development. I hadn't realized that I was enrolled in a class, and they charged me for it even though I never attended class, turned in assignments, communicated with the teacher, etc. When I tried to explain that I hadn't known that I was enrolled, I was met with a flat out refusal to hear my side of the story, as well as a notice in the mail that my $950 bill was being sent to collections. I felt really ignored and dismissed and I can only assume that my experience reflects on how the school treats it students in general. It also makes me wonder about the teachers at CSULB. I would have expected a teacher to reach out to an apparent new student who wasn't attending class or participating at all, but that didn't happen, which makes me question how much the teachers care about their students at this school. read more

We go here every year because we have our Nikkei Games held inside the Pyramid. A great venue for our tournament. The games are actually three martial arts doing tournaments at the same time. There is kendo, karate, and judo so it's a martial artist's dream day. The place is very large so there is enough room for all the arts. I go because of the kendo but it is nice to watch the other arts as well. read more

I went to csulb for a college preparatory program when I was in high school through upward bound. I actually lived down the street my entire life. Constantly passing through and dorming there made me apply however I did not get accepted. They are strict on testing scores and grades from high school. I got accepted into csudh and csula and I wish I could had went to csula due to their quarter system which classes get done faster. DH and LB don't have that quarter system. It's best to speed through college. Unless you want to take your time. Overall csulb is for ppl who have money to spend or a scholarship or don't mind loans. Otherwise, there's a lot of parking but get there early if you can, be ready to walk the campus it's big but good for working out and there's a lot to do there. College is dull and unmotivating at csu's in 2021. They try to keep the spirit up but if the college doesn't have team spirit all around the campus it's just a commuter school. Degrees are a hit and miss. It depends how you use it to your advantage and it does mean you are disciplined enough to take on education and take it serious. Overall csulb gets 4 stars. read more

As an General Biology undergrad, I took classes at a few different universities and colleges. Of them, CSULB was by far my favorite. Why? -free snacks on random days and random places -hammocks in the spring -weather is never too hot because it's near the coast -diversity -great professors in the college of natural sciences and mathematics -gym -shuttles -places serving beer on campus -more than enough Greek life and clubs to choose from -near the beach -good weather -the people Parking can be tight and small. But one time, I got back to my car from class and my bumper was bent in. There was a note on my windshield with an apology, a contact name, and number and she ended up paying for the damage that was done. Whereas when I was attending a different school, I got a part of the front grille of my car stolen. It's just a great school with great people. People are happier at the beach. Go beach! read more

California State University Long Beach - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Long Beach, California

Note: Yelp employees, I don't hold it against you that you are probably not the most astute individuals, however; the photos I have posted are from the CSU system which I would obviously have access to if I were there. So before you illegitimately claim that I am not a part of the campus, try to use some deductive reasoning with that first. The California State University Long Beach campus is nice. I personally do not find any issues with parking, although I get here early enough and use their garages. If you are looking for "free" parking then that's a different story, I've read several posts that complain about paying for parking. These same people probably are complaining not getting the following free as well: tuition, the newest iPhone, a new BMW/Mercedes/Porsche, etc...it's a University and there are costs to run it. Deal with it and stop complaining. The amenities are within reasonable condition. Some buildings like the Student Wellness Center and College of Natural Science are new buildings which have been added recently. The CSU system (not CSULB, but entire CSU system) loses money every single year to the amount of $167.7 million. Even with the most recent tuition increase which brings in around $77.5 million, the system as a whole is still upside down. The budget for all 23 CSU campuses is similar to the 9 UC campuses, so financially, the money gets spread EXTREMELY thin.. The buildings and facilities are old which is expected given it was established in 1949. At some point whenever there is funding, building renovations should be done. The age shows. http://theorion.com/63707/news/students-and-university-face-tuition-increase-and-budget-woes/ Recently the College of the Arts had several students complain (rightfully) how the buildings were poorly maintained and there was a massive backlog of maintenance most likely due to costs which I can believe: http://www.daily49er.com/news/2017/04/02/college-of-the-arts-sees-first-facility-renovations/ Even though there's not any money to fix basic problems, at least CSU has a McDonald's style menu for selecting gender options. Thank goodness for that and getting the real issues down. tl;DR Amenities are OK, but CSU is upside down financially so within reason for the low tuition (fair enough), students complain generally about trivial things, and the University despite being an educational system generally tries to turn basic issues (gender bathrooms etc), instead of trying to actually hold more than just 2 meager job fairs, bc who needs jobs when you have gender neutral bathrooms. https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=8823 Faculty use the term "tenure" as some form of diplomatic immunity to not follow University policy. Apparently a criminal background check isn't part of the hiring process. There are 2 faculty members James Binnall teaches in criminology. He served a 4-year prison sentence for killing one person and injuring another while driving drunk. He obtained his law degree at State expense while incarcerated. Maulana Karenga chairs the Africana department and served time for raping and torturing two women according to another yelp review which I looked into and is 100% true. read more

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I loved being student there. Really great university in LB. the entire CSU school system is awesome, but this University is the crown jewel. The campus is nice and is located in an awesome community. No matter what you like or are into, you will find it in Long Beach. Best city ever. read more

I am so proud to be an alum of this great school! GO BEACH! This institution has earned so many awards and considered one of the best public universities in California. Top rated programs and it has become extremely competitive. I'm quoting Wikipedia when I say, ""America's Best Value Colleges" by the Princeton Review. More than 30 factors are considered to rate the colleges in four categories: academics, tuition GPA (the sticker price minus average amount students receive in gift aid scholarships and grants), financial aid (how well colleges meet students' financial need) and student borrowing. The university attained its highest ranking in the 2007 edition: the No. 3 best value public college in the nation.[6] Every year that CSULB has been included in the Review's "Best Value Colleges" rankings, it was the only university in the CSU system to receive such recognition" I owe so much to this institution. One thing I must stress to current or prospective students is to join various social, academic and cultural organizations! This was how I gained friends! I joined Learning Alliance, a peer mentoring program at CSULB and gained a network of friends who I still maintain contact with. Learning Alliance even granted me the opportunity to teach a university 100 class with other peer mentors. FUN stuff! I can list about 5-6 other organizations that I was apart of while attending this school! Here is a breakdown of the PROS and CONS: Pros: 1. Competitive and great programs throughout the institution 2. Culturally diverse 3. So many programs and areas of studies you can choose from 4. Various organizations you can participate in and join 5. JAPANESE GARDEN - awesome! They RoCk! 6. Indian reservation on campus - we're not allowed to build on it but it's pretty cool that an actual Indian reservation is located here. Sometimes I see the Native Americans on the land participating in ceremonial activities 7. Student Health Center - affordable prescriptions and pretty good educational classes you can take! 8. Child Development Center - for those who have kids, there is a waiting list but you may be able to get child care while you're in class CONS: 1. Parking - parking permits are ridiculously expensive per semester and parking in general is tough! That parking structure is a HOT MESS! Arrive to class an hour early! 2. The campus police can be TOUGH! I got my first real ticket from these people! I was Not-guilty! 3. The campus itself it spread out pretty wide and it also goes up in a slope so wear comfortable shoes. Yes, I see girls in 4 inch heels walking to class...you are CRAZY! ** My social work program in itself that I participated in was pretty well-rounded. Liked a majority of my classes and the professors were generally warm and approachable. read more