It is finished.

This was the news I wanted to hear.

Dear Jo-Ryan Salazar:

Congratulations from CSULB!
It is my pleasure to notify you that your degree has been posted to your official university record.


Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Business Administration - Management Information Systems
Term: Fall 2007



Your diploma or certificate will be printed with your name of record (your name used in attendance during your enrollment at CSULB).To change your name, an official request must be submitted to Enrollment Services with the appropriate documentation. If the name change is made after diplomas are ordered, you will need to pay the duplicate diploma fee to reorder your diploma.

You will be notified by e-mail when your diploma or certificate is available for pickup, usually 2-3 weeks from now. Written authorization is required if you would like someone else to pick up your diploma. The authorized individual must bring identification. Students no longer in the area may request, in writing, that the diploma be mailed, however the University cannot assume any responsibility for any loss or damage to diplomas due to mailing.

You can view your unofficial transcripts, including your degree posting, on your MyCSULB account. Official transcripts are available for a prepaid fee of $4.00 and may be ordered on campus at Enrollment Services, BH 101, or via mail to the address below. Please include a written request with your name, student identification number, dates of attendance, birth date, fee and address where transcripts should be mailed. Degree verification for employment purposes can be obtained through the National Student Clearinghouse. They can be contacted at:

Web: www.degreeverify.com
Phone: 703-742-4200

Remember to keep your address and e-mail address updated on My.CSULB. Once you separate from CSULB you will no longer have access to your CSULB e-mail account. Be sure to update your e-mail address so that you will continue receiving important information regarding your diploma.

Enrollment Services wishes you every success in the future!


P.S. Please be sure to update us with any address or e-mail changes on MyCSULB so we can keep in touch.

My ROP instructor, Maria Marasigan, asked, "If you got a Bachelor's Degree, why are you here?"
I simply said, "I'm just here for the certification."
She then said, "So, your parents must be rich."
I plainly responded, "No, they are in the hole."
The class erupted in laughter.