Now is the time to apply!
Cal State San Bernardino offers flexibility and prioritizes student access. Apply to any non-impacted major, Psychology, Criminal Justice and Kinesiology - Allied Health. Please note that Nursing and Social Work are currently impacted and not accepting applications at this time.
Application Deadline Extended: Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
$1,000 Scholarship Opportunity for New Enrolled Spring 2025 Students*
If you did not attend CSUSB in Fall 2024, this scholarship is for you! Newly enrolled Spring 2025 students from CSUSB’s local feeder high schools have a chance to be awarded a $1,000 scholarship. No FAFSA required, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Reduce your financial stress and start defining your future! Apply Now to take advantage of this incredible opportunity! A limited number of scholarships are available.
*Awardees selected from CSUSB’s local feeder high schools within the San Bernardino Unified School District. Scholarship eligibility is subject to meeting specified criteria and selection from the feeder high schools.
First-Time Students – Important Spring 2025 Deadlines
Sept. 20: Application Deadline Extended
CSUSB will accept undergraduate applications for non-impacted programs and some impacted programs – (Pre-Criminal Justice, Pre-Psychology and Kinesiology - Allied Health programs only) via Cal State Apply from transfer and first-year students Aug. 1 through Sept. 20.
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. 15: 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.
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.
Pre-application Appointments Available
Book a Pre-application Appointment for our undergraduate programs:
Phone AppointmentsCheck out our online undergraduate degree programs. To speak with a student advisor for one of these online programs, select the icon "Schedule Advising Appointment" and select the meeting type. Students who are interested in the program and who are not admitted to the program should select the option "Application and Admission Advising." Appointments may be conducted by phone or Zoom.
Connect with our Outreach & Student Recruitment team
Our team is here to help, and we invite you to connect with an outreach counselor or a member of our visitor services team, part of the Office of Outreach & Student Recruitment.