Welcome Future Students!
For nearly 75 years, CSULB has been more than just a university—it’s a place where dreams take flight. Here, students find a vibrant community that nurtures their passions and fuels their academic journeys.
With unwavering support and endless opportunities, CSULB empowers students to dive deep into their interests and emerge with the determination to make their mark on the world.
Newly-Admitted? Explore Next Steps Here
Ready to apply? Explore the pathways below:
Each applicant to CSULB is considered with great care. We consider each applicant to CSULB as a whole person, and put enormous care into evaluating every application.
Students who are, or soon will be, high school graduates and have never attended a college or university since high school.
Students that have completed coursework at a college or university since leaving high school, but have not yet completed a bachelor’s degree.
Students that hold a bachelor’s degree and wish to continue their education for personal enrichment or to meet professional needs by pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree.
Students that hold a bachelor’s degree and wish to continue their education for personal enrichment or to meet professional needs by pursuing a credential, post-baccalaureate certificate, or second bachelor’s degree.
CSULB offers a vibrant, diverse environment for international students. Explore all the options for students joining us from outside of the United States.
CSULB offers additional programs for those interested in extended education opportunities through the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE)--this includes special degree programs, certificate programs, lifestyle courses, and more. There is a different fee structure for CPaCE programs and typically these courses are not eligible for financial aid as they are not state-supported. Prospective students do not need to complete a Cal State Apply application for these programs.
Visit the College of Professional and Continuing Education website to learn more.
Annual Security Report (ASR): Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the updated Annual Security Report (ASR) is now available for viewing. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for CSULB for this calendar year, based on the preceding three years.
Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR): Pursuant to Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety (ASFR) is now available for view at: csulb.edu/afsreport. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within CSULB’s housing facilities for this current year and two calendar years prior. The report also distributes fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus.
A paper copy of the ASR and the AFSR are available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director located at the Office of Equity & Compliance, located in Foundation, Suite 160. You may contact Equity & Compliance by emailing OEC@csulb.edu or 562-985-8256 (Monday-Friday | 8AM-5PM).
