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Welcome to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) — a large campus with a small-town feel!

At CSULB, we are a diverse, student-centered, and globally engaged public university where our mission

is to shape an inclusive and affirming experience for students to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Our vision is to transform the lives of students, their families, and our communities.

One of the best ways to experience The Beach is through our Campus Tours — we invite you to come and see what makes CSULB so special!

Available Weekend Tours- family provides their own transportation to and from CSULB

November 15th and December 6^th

Tour Times: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, and 12PM

Family/Individual Tours: Learn more & register here

Group Tours: Learn more & register here

Stay Tuned: Spring 2026 Tour Dates will go live next week!

Accessibility Accommodations

Students with disabilities may request accommodations by contacting the Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC) before scheduling a tour at (562) 985-5401 | bmac@csulb.edu | bmac@csulb.edu

Shakarian Student Success Center (SSSC), Room 110 | Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM

Should you have any questions or concerns please email us at Outreach@csulb.edu or contact Linda Williams at Linda.Williams@csulb.edu

Da Vinci Connect will host a FAFSA Night on Wednesday, November 19 from 5:00–6:00 PM. The workshop will be facilitated by representatives from El Camino College and will guide students and families through key steps and information for completing the FAFSA.

Format: In person at Da Vinci Connect (550 Continental Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245) with a Zoom option for families who prefer to join virtually.

Who should attend: Seniors and their families (all are welcome).

What to bring (recommended):
Student and parent/guardian FSA ID (create ahead of time if possible)
Social Security Number (if applicable)
2023 federal tax information (student/parent), W-2s, and records of untaxed income
List of colleges you plan to apply to

Zoom link:
https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/98669922651?pwd=TB1OAmlG9vz3k2RC501v0b41Tkt4vR.1
Meeting ID: 986 6992 2651
Passcode: 485301

If you have any questions, please contact Kene Washington at kwashington@davincischools.org
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We look forward to seeing you there!

Please see the below flyer from PJ Test Prep. Below is the latest round of SAT/ACT Practice Test + Seminar winter dates (RSVP link here) especially for Juniors! Time to start to think about prepping headed into Spring or Seniors hoping for one last Practice attempt/tips before the December test. In person seats at $10 and zoom seats are FREE!

PJ Test Prep also offers TUTORING (SAT/ACT/Essays but also all academic subjects), and our 2026 Class Schedule is now up at www.pjtestprep.com, and everything is currently on sale! This option would be at cost to the family.

Questions? Contact:

Paul Jury
Director, PJ Test Prep
paul@pjtestprep.com
(310) 529-7285

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Hi Seniors and Families,

This is a friendly reminder that UC Santa Barbara will be visiting today, Monday, October 27th, during lunch at 11:50 AM in Room 1. A UCSB representative will share information about admissions, academic programs, and campus life — a great opportunity to learn more about what UCSB has to offer.
If you’re unable to attend in person, please join us via the Zoom link below:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/95452798903?pwd=4x9KI2ySXzn7dDSnfrEtShdasmF7NT.1

Meeting ID: 954 5279 8903
Passcode: 584487

We hope to see you there!

This week ONLY there will be no Advisory, WIN or asynchronous support classes, each class period is shortened and school ends at 12:10! Wednesday 10/22 is a T/F make-up day.

Da Vinci School Surveys via KELVIN

We invite you to take a few moments to complete the Da Vinci Schools Family Survey. Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping the learning environment at your child’s school and across our entire organization.

The KELVIN survey will be sent via email on Monday October 20th.

Your honest input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can improve.

Thank you for being a valued part of the Da Vinci community!