Readmission to CSULB
Who is an undergraduate returning student?
You are considered a returning student if you are a former CSULB student enrolling after an absence of one or more semesters of the regular Fall and Spring sessions and if you have not attempted any units during your absence from CSULB.
Who is a returning transfer student?
You are considered a returning transfer student if you are a former CSULB undergraduate student enrolling after an absence of one or more semesters of the regular Fall and Spring sessions and you have attempted units at another college or university, or through the College of Continuing and Professional Education, while absent from CSULB.
Who is NOT a returning or returning transfer student?
You are not considered a returning or returning transfer student if:
- you have never enrolled in and successfully completed a regular session at CSULB.
- you previously enrolled through College of Continuing and Professional Education only.
- you previously applied to CSULB and were admitted, but you never enrolled in courses.
- you attended CSULB through the CSU Visitor program, the Cross-Enrollment program or the Young Scholars program.
- you are a postbaccalaureate or graduate student
How do I qualify as a returning student?
You will be evaluated for readmission as a returning student based on your CSULB course history, Grade Point Average and academic standing. You will be considered for readmission to CSULB only if you left in good academic standing or on probation. If applying to an impacted major, you will be held to the supplemental requirements for that major.
If you were disqualified from CSULB, you must follow the application procedure for reinstatement.
How do I qualify as a returning transfer student?
You will be evaluated for readmission based on your GPA, CSULB course history and academic standing, and may be readmitted to CSULB provided that you left in good standing or on probation. In addition, you must be in good academic standing at any institution attended since leaving CSULB and must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher in all transferable coursework attempted since leaving CSULB. If applying to an impacted major, you will be held to the supplemental requirements for that major.
If you were disqualified from CSULB, then you must follow the application procedures for reinstatement .
As a student returning to CSULB, do I have to submit a new admissions application?
If you attended CSULB and left without filing an Educational
Leave, or your Educational Leave has expired, you will have to complete and
submit a new admissions application.
What is the deadline for filing the application?
You are strongly encouraged to file during the initial filing period. The University may stop accepting applications at any time thereafter. CSULB does not accept applications from Lower Division transfers. Transfer students may only enter at the Upper Division (junior) level.
Spring 2012
| Status | Initial Filing Period | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Returning Transfers | Not Accepting | Not Accepting |
| Upper Division Returning Transfers | August 1- August 31, 2011* | August 31, 2011* |
| Returning Students | August 1- August 31, 2011 | December 1, 2011 |
Fall 2012
| Status | Initial Filing Period | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Returning Transfers | Not Accepting | Not Accepting |
| Upper Division Returning Transfers | October 1 - November 30, 2011 | November 30, 2011 |
| Returning Students | October 1 - November 30, 2011 | July 1, 2012 |
How will I know that you received my application?
We will send you a notification by email to acknowledge receipt of your application. During peak periods of application processing, it may take one to two weeks for acknowledgement notices to be sent.
Be Aware: CSULB applicants are required to maintain a current email address on file with the university and to check their email regularly, as the university uses email as the official means of communication
You may check the status of your admissions application by visiting the application status web page at: www.csulb.edu/applicationstatus. You will need your 9 digit campus identification number when you log in. This number can be found on the upper right corner of your application acknowledgement notification. If you cannot locate your campus ID number, you will be given the opportunity to use your Social Security number instead.
As a student returning to CSULB, do I have to resubmit my transcripts from other colleges and universities?
If you are a returning student applicant who has NOT attended another institution since leaving CSULB, we can usually make an admissions decision without additional documents. We will notify you if additional documents are required.
If you are a returning transfer student applicant, we will not make an admission decision until we have received transcripts from any and all institutions attended since leaving CSULB. We will notify you of what additional documents are required and the deadline for submitting them.
What are the deadlines for completing admission requirements?
Fall Semester Applications:
- You must complete requirements for the Fall semester by the last day of the previous Spring semester.
- You may receive an offer of admission for the Fall semester while the prior Spring semester is still in progress. However, after your final transcripts are received, your admission will be reviewed a second time. If you have not maintained eligibility through the Spring semester, your offer may be withdrawn.
- Final Spring semester grades must be received by July 15.
- Final Summer semester grades must be received by September 10.
Spring Semester Applications:
- You must complete requirements for the Spring semester by the last day of the previous Summer semester.
When will I be notified of my admission status?
You will receive notification of your admission status by email after we have reviewed your application and any required documents. Admission decisions for Fall semesters are made beginning early March and continue through July.
You may check the status of your admissions application by visiting the application status web page at: www.csulb.edu/applicationstatus. You will need your 9 digit campus identification number when you log in. This number can be found on the upper right corner of your application acknowledgement notification. If you cannot locate your campus ID number, you will be given the opportunity to use your Social Security number instead.
Can I Appeal My Admission Decision?
Denials of admission are made only after an extensive review of academic qualifications and weighing those qualifications against the competitive nature of our applicant pool; therefore these decisions are rarely overturned and are considered only for extraordinary reasons beyond the control of the applicant.
Appeals must be submitted in writing within 15 days of the date on the denial notification and must include a basis for the appeal, and
supporting documentation. We will notify you by email within 4 to 6 weeks, of our response to your appeal request.
What's the next step?
Campus Housing
All first-time freshmen at CSULB are required to live in University Housing (as space is available) during their first year unless they are, over 21 years of age as of August 27, 2012, or will be living at home with a parent or legal guardian during their entire freshman year. Exemptions to this requirement will be considered based on identified criteria. Visit Housing and Residential Life for an explanation of the exemption process, and to learn about the various campus residence options.
Financial Aid
Check out Financial Aid to explore the programs that can assist in making CSULB affordable. Be sure to review the application procedures and priority deadlines.
If you have already been offered admission, you should refer to Information for Newly Admitted Transfers.