First-Time, First-Year Student Admission Eligibility

CSULB accepts applications from entering first-time, first-year students (freshmen) each year from October 1 through November 30 for admission to the following fall semester. We receive applications from thousands of highly qualified applicants each year. First-time, first-year applicants must meet minimum CSULB eligibility requirements below to be considered. Students may only be considered for one application per academic year. 

Get started by reviewing the admission criteria below, and then find out how to apply.