Counselor Conference Registration Information

An integral part of the outreach efforts of the California State University (CSU) involves the support of high school and community college counselors. As part of our ongoing efforts to inform counselors about the 23 CSU campuses, admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, and campus-specific issues, the CSU hosts annual conferences for California high school and community college counselors each fall.

Conference Schedule*

7:00 - 8:30 a.m.	Registration/Check-in
8:30 a.m.	Opening Session
9:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.	Workshop Sessions
12:50 - 1:50 p.m.	Lunch

* This is the suggested general schedule for the conferences. For specific times and detailed information, you should contact the CSU host campus. All Counselor Conference registration questions should be referred to the campus host (noted above) for the specific conference you wish to attend.

CONFERENCE TOPICS
Here is a sample of the types of workshops you will find at the conferences:

For High School Counselors

• Representatives from the 23 CSU campuses will provide updates and information
• A representative from the California Student Aid Commission will provide information on financial aid for first-time freshman
• Updates and information for new counselors and college advisors
• Using technology in the counseling and advising process
• Strategies for advising diverse student populations
• Support services for first-time freshman
• Advising and admissions policies for first-time freshman
• CSUMentor

For Community College Counselors

• Representatives from the 23 CSU campuses will provide updates and information
  
• Updates and information for transfer center and community college advisors
  
• Using technology in the counseling and advising process
  
• Strategies for advising diverse student populations
  
• Advising and admissions policies for transfer students
  
• CSUMentor

Conference Locations & Registration Procedures

Whether you are an experienced or first-year high school or community college counselor, dean of students, career guidance specialist, principal, teacher, or one who advises students about higher education opportunities, these comprehensive workshops will equip you with the tools to prepare the students you counsel and advise.

CSU welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Please notify the conference coordinator at least two weeks in advance if accommodations are needed.

The registration fee for each conference is $65.00 per person when payment is postmarked by the Early Bird registration rate deadline. See table below for Early Bird deadline dates:

The registration fee will cover conference materials and meals. Please make checks payable to the appropriate campus organization for the conference date you wish to attend. After the Early Bird registration deadline for each program, the late registration fee is $95.00 per person. Registration Fees are not refundable. [Note: Conference materials and meals cannot be guaranteed for late registrants.] Purchase Orders cannot be accepted for payment.