First-Year Student Deadlines | Admissions

Admission Deadlines

There are a variety of important dates and deadlines incoming First-Year Students need to be aware of to be successful in the admission process here at CSUSB.

All deadlines are specific to CSUSB. Failure to meet any of these deadlines may result in the cancellation of your application.

Deadline extensions or exemptions are not granted regardless of the reason.

Additional requirements and deadlines might also apply to students in unique admission situations.

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First-Year Student Admission Deadlines

Fall 2024 Deadlines

Application Deadlines

Nov 30: Impacted majors
Jan. 31: Non-impacted majors
June 30: Recently released veteran and returning CSUSB students

CSUSB will accept undergraduate applications via Cal State Apply from first-year students Oct. 1 through Dec. 16 for impacted majors and Oct. 1 through Jan. 31 for non-impacted majors.

All 23 California State University (CSU) campuses use the standard Cal State Apply application system. Each submitted application per CSU campus has a $70 fee.

Jan. 31: 7th Semester Transcript Due

First-year students will need to submit their 7th semester transcript to the Office of Admissions by Jan. 31.

Students should regularly check their To-Do list, located in their myCoyote account, for an individualized list of all documents needed, including due dates for each item.

June 1: Accept/Decline Deadline Extended

After being offered admission, all students must formally accept their offer of admissions to secure a spot for the fall enrollment term. For assistance, view the Accept your Admission webpage.

Feb. 14: Residency Document Deadline

Residency for tuition purposes affects whether a student pays in-state or out-of-state tuition fees. It is strongly advised that residency supporting documents are submitted as soon as possible. See our Establishing Residency webpage for more details.

Early Start Program

The goals of Early Start are to better prepare students in written communication and math/quantitative reasoning before their first term, thereby improving their chances of successful completion of a baccalaureate degree in a timely manner. If Early Start is recommended for you, you will receive an email inviting you to attend.

June 15: First-Year Orientation Deadline

Orientation is a mandatory program for all newly admitted students into CSUSB. It is designed to transition you to life in college and the CSUSB campus, as well as assist you in becoming familiar with the wide range of academic opportunities available at CSUSB. Orientation sessions are offered at the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses. You must register for an orientation session on or before June 15. For more information, visit the Orientation and First Year Experience website.

July 17: Final Document Deadline

All incoming students must submit their final official high school transcripts reflecting a graduation date and all course grades earned in ninth through 12th grade.

Students should submit these as soon as available but no later than July 17.

Additional documents, such as test scores, may also be required. For a personalized list of your required documents, CSUSB will create a To-Do list for each student in your myCoyote account with a personalized list of documents. For more information, please visit the Submitting Documents website.

Spring 2025 Deadlines

Sept. 15: Application Deadline

CSUSB will accept undergraduate applications for non-impacted programs and some impacted programs – (Pre-Criminal Justice and Pre-Psychology programs only) via Cal State Apply from transfer students Aug. 1 through Sept. 15.

All 23 CSU campuses use the Cal State Apply application. There is a $70 application fee per campus you choose to send your application to.

Sept. 30: Final Document Deadline

CSUSB requires that all admission requirements (Golden 4, units, GPA requirements, supplemental requirements) must be completed by the end of summer for spring admission.

All incoming students will be required to submit official final transcripts from every institution attended regardless of relevance the courses taken may have to the major you are applying to at CSUSB. This includes schools that you have current attendance.

Transcripts must reflect completed spring and/or summer course grades. Fall coursework will not be accepted to meet admission requirements.

Students should submit these as soon as they are available but no later than Sept. 30. Additional documents, such as test scores, may also be required.

For a personalized list of your required documents, CSUSB will create a To-Do list for each student. For more information, please visit our Submitting Documents webpage.

Nov. 30: Accept/Decline Deadline

Your admission decision is based on many factors and does not reflect your academic achievements.

After being offered admission, all students must formally accept their offer by Nov. 30 in order to secure their spot for spring enrollment. More information can be found on our Accept your Admission webpage.

Dec. 15: First-Year Orientation Deadline

Orientation is a mandatory program for all newly admitted students into CSUSB. It is designed to transition you to life in college and the CSUSB campus, as well as assist you in becoming familiar with the wide range of academic opportunities available at CSUSB. Orientation sessions are offered at the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses. You must register for an orientation session on or before Dec. 15. For more information, visit the Orientation and First Year Experience website.