Grace Lorenger was accepted to several colleges, but it was Cal State Fullerton’s new Bachelor of Arts in urban learning program and a College of Education scholarship that brought her to the university on April 12 to accept her offer of admission.
Joining approximately 5,500 admitted students and 9,000 guests on campus for Experience CSUF: Become a Titan, the Lorenger family was excited to learn about the resources available to help Grace transition to college in the fall.
“I really want to be an elementary school teacher, so I am excited about the urban learning major,” said Grace, a senior at West Covina High School. “I’m also excited to learn more about what activities I can get involved with.”
No stranger to Cal State Fullerton, Grace previously toured the campus with her high school AVID class and attended the university’s Fall in Love With Cal State Fullerton Day, an open-house event for prospective students and their supporters.
Throughout the day, Titan Gym was bustling with excitement as students accepted their conditional offers of admission at the Admissions Acceptance Center. The center offered onsite support services, free T-shirts and pins, and 360-degree photo booths — helping newly admitted students and their supporters celebrate the beginning of their Titan journeys.
In addition, financial aid advisers met with students in the Titan Student Union to offer personalized assistance with scholarships, grants and other financial aid options, while Next Steps presentations guided new students through the transition from acceptance to enrollment. Parents and supporters had opportunities to attend bilingual sessions that provided insights into how they can support their students’ college journeys.
“Experience CSUF gives students and their supporters a premier opportunity to explore our dynamic community and resources we offer, showcasing why CSUF is the ideal place to continue their academic journey,” said Kevin Martin, director of outreach, recruitment and orientation. “It is more than just a campus visit; it’s a chance to see firsthand why CSUF should be their No. 1 choice.”
Representatives from all eight of Cal State Fullerton’s academic colleges were available to discuss academic programs and opportunities, and a student clubs and organizations showcase highlighted the vibrant extracurricular scene at CSUF.
For Lyndie Lorenger ’02 (B.S. child and adolescent studies), watching her daughter become a Titan was an exciting and emotional milestone.
“Grace is our first child to go to college, so it’s really special. I wanted her to go where she felt was right for her,” said Lyndie. “I’m very happy that she chose Cal State Fullerton.”
Lyndie shared that her own college years were some of the best of her life. In addition to receiving a strong education that prepared her for a career as a high school teacher, she created lifelong friendships as a member of the Delta Zeta sorority.
“As a commuter, joining a sorority allowed me to have a home base on campus with an amazing group of friends,” said Lyndie. “It was one of the most rewarding times in my life and I’m still friends with many of my sorority sisters today.
“I would do college all over again if I could.”