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 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 a regular session at CSULB.
• you previously enrolled through University College and Extension Services 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 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. Your overall college GPA must also be 2.00 or higher. You will NOT be evaluated for subject requirements.

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.

As a student returning to CSULB, do I have to pay the application fee again?

If you have to submit a new admissions application, then you will have to pay the application processing fee. The only exception is for students who are returning to CSULB after the absence of only one regular semester, in which case the application will still be required, but the application fee will be waived.

Please note that if you file for an Educational Leave prior to leaving CSULB, then you can usually return without submitting a new 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 2009

*With the exception of highly qualified Nursing and Engineering applicants, who must apply Aug. 1-31, 2008.

Fall 2008

How will I know that you received my application?

We will send you written confirmation that will acknowledge receipt of your application. During peak periods of application processing, it may take four to six weeks for confirmation notices to be mailed. This is your notice that space has been reserved for you should you meet admission requirements.

You may also call our automated phone system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (562) 985-2500 to find out the current status of your application. Have your 9-digit campus ID number handy when accessing this system.

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. All documents must be received by April 28 for Fall admission or November 1 for Spring.

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 Summer 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 Fall semester.
• You may receive a final admission offer for the Spring semester while the prior Fall semester is still in progress.

When will I be notified of my admission status?

You will receive written notification of your admission status once we receive all necessary documents. Often we can respond in two to four weeks. However, it may take four to six weeks for an admission decision to take place during peak periods of application processing. Those peak periods are: February, March and April for Fall applications, and September and October for Spring applications.

What's the next step?

Visit Registration to learn about the registration process and Financial Aid to learn how you can qualify for financial aid.