FAQ - Graduation

What is the residence requirement for graduation?

At least 30 semester units must be taken at CSULB in order to graduate from the University.  At least 24 of these units must be upper division and a minimum of 12 units must be in the major. Units earned in University College and Extension Services cannot be counted toward fulfillment of the residence requirement. As long as students fulfill the residence requirement and complete all the requirements for the baccalaureate degree, they may graduate from CSULB even though they may have attended several different universities, or be attending another university in their senior semesters.  As long as the residence requirement and the requirements for the CSULB baccalaureate degree are met, students are entitled to graduate from this university.

When should I file to graduate?

File to graduate one year prior to your planned graduation date or when you reach 90 units.

May I participate in graduation ceremonies even though I've still got a course or two left to take?

Yes, you may "walk" but you will not graduate until all your requirements are complete.

What GPAs affect graduation and what do each denote?

• Your cumulative GPA includes all CSULB GPAs from your entire college record.
• Then there is your CSULB cumulative GPA which includes all units attempted at CSULB.
• Your major GPA includes all courses in the major, and then
• there is your upper-division major which includes all upper-division courses in the major completed at CSULB.

You can  locate more graduation information at the CSULB Enrollment Services web site.