Key Dates and Deadlines

This section of the website is your one-stop information page on important dates and deadlines you need to be aware of. Whether you are applying to CSULB and need to know when to apply for admission and financial aid or whether you are a newly admitted or current student wanting to know registration information for each semester, all of this information can be found below.

Additionally, this page directs you to other important deadlines such as final exam schedules and when to apply for graduation.

Application Deadlines: Fall

Fall 2021
All Applications accepted beginning October 15, 2020

**Fall 2021 Admission Deadlines**
Audience	Deadlines
Freshmen	December 15, 2020
Lower Division Transfer Closed with the exception of highly-qualified Nursing applicants by referral of the department.	December 15, 2020
Upper Division Transfer	December 15, 2020
Second Bachelors Open only for highly qualified applicants to the following majors: Foreign Languages, Nursing, Engineering, Natural Sciences (with the exception of Biological Sciences), and Math.	December 15, 2020
Returning CSULB Students No college work completed elsewhere since CSULB.	December 15, 2020
Reinstatement (Disqualified) CSULB Students For detailed information on the Reinstatement process, visit Academic Standing and Appeals.	December 15, 2020
Teacher Credential	June 1, 2021
Master's Programs & Certificates	Varies by program but no later than June 1, 2021
CSU Visitor or Concurrent Applicants must have obtained at least junior status to be considered.	August 3, 2021
Cross-Enrollment	Closed to All Applicants

Application Deadlines: Spring

Spring 2021
Transfer Applications accepted beginning August 1, 2020

**Spring 2021 Admission Deadlines**
Audience	Deadlines
Freshmen	Closed to all applicants
Lower Division Transfer Closed with the exception of highly-qualified Nursing applicants by referral of the department.	August 31, 2020
Upper Division Transfer	August 31, 2020
Second Bachelors Open only for highly qualified applicants to the following majors: Foreign Languages, Nursing, Engineering, Natural Sciences (with the exception of Biological Sciences), and Math.	August 31, 2020
Returning CSULB Students No college work completed elsewhere since CSULB.	August 31, 2020
Reinstatement (Disqualified) CSULB Students For detailed information on the Reinstatement process, visit *Academic Standing and Appeals.*	August 31, 2020
Teacher Credential	November 1, 2020
Master's Programs & Certificates	Varies by program but no later than November 1, 2020
CSU Visitor or Concurrent Applicants must have obtained at least junior status to be considered.	January 2, 2021
Cross-Enrollment	Closed to All Applicants

Registration Dates and Deadlines: Fall

The following grid is organized by date. The description column gives you detailed information and any links to forms or additional information.

**Fall 2020 Dates and Deadlines**
Event	Description	Dates
Schedule of Classes Available	Schedule of Classes posted online, so you can begin your class planning. During this time, you can validate certain classes to see if you are eligible to enroll in your selected classes.	March 9, 2020
Residency Reclassification Deadline	Deadline to be reclassified as a California Resident. Students must submit the Residence Reclassification form and appropriate supporting documents. For more information, please visit the Residency website.	March 29, 2020
Online Class Registration Begins	Continuing students can begin to register for classes through your MyCSULB Student Center. Please see your email registration appointment for more information.	April 6, 2020
Self-Service Registration and Adjustments Period	During this period of time, you can adjust your schedule through your MyCSULB Student Center. Please make sure to consult with your assigned advisor and use your Degree Planner to navigate the best path to your degree.	April 6 - September 7, 2020
Educational Leave Deadline (No Fee)	Deadline to file an Educational Leave for Fall without a missed deadline fee. (After this date, missed deadline fee of $10.00 applies)	May 22, 2020
$500 Partial Payment Deadline	Deadline to deposit $500 for Fall to avoid class cancellation.	July 15, 2020
CSU Visitor/Concurrent Enrollment Deadline	For Non-CSULB students who wish to take a course at CSULB. View the Visitor section of our website for more information.	July 31, 2020
Petition for Exception to Maximum Unit Load	The first day students can go above 18 units with an approved petition.	August 3, 2020
Waitlist Deadline	This is the last day to waitlist for full classes. For more information, visit Waitlisting for Classes.	August 10, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline	Deadline to pay your fees before instruction begins.	August 12, 2020
Full Refund Drop Deadline	Deadline to drop from all classes and receive a full refund.	August 23, 2020
First Day of Class Instruction	Classes begin for the Fall semester.	August 24, 2020
Late Registration Fee	Once classes begin, there will be an additional fee for Late Registration ($25 non-refundable).	August 24, 2020
Open University Enrollment Begins	Open University provides an opportunity for those people who are not currently admitted to CSULB to enroll in courses offered by the university. (CCPE students looking to enroll in a state university course)	August 24 - September 21, 2020
Self-Service Registration and Adjustments Ends	This is the last day you can register for classes or make adjustments to your class schedule via the MyCSULB Student Center without approval.	September 7, 2020
Drop Class Deadline (Without W)	This is the drop class deadline without receiving a W on your official university record. Use the MyCSULB Student Center, by 10:00 p.m. For more information, visit Dropping and Withdrawing.	September 7, 2020
Deadline for Partial Withdrawal with Refund of Fees	Deadline for partial withdrawal with refund of fees. See CSULB Tuition and Fees Information for more.	September 7, 2020
Permission to Add (by Approval Only)	Use the Permission to Add process in MyCSULB Student Center to request to add a class to your schedule. Class instructor and department approvals are required.	September 8 - 21, 2020
Withdraw (by Approval Only)	Use the Withdraw process in MyCSULB Student Center to request to withdraw from a class with a W. Visit Dropping and Withdrawing for more information.	September 8 - November 20, 2020
Deadline to file Credit by Examination	In order to file a credit by examination, you must contact your department for the proper form. Once approved by the department, it must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the deadline stated.	September 14, 2020
Final Deadline for CR/NC or Audit Grade Options	Last Day to file a Grade Option Change Request for Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) or Audit (AU). Visit Understanding Grades and Grading for more information.	September 21, 2020
University Census	*On this day, CSULB takes a "snapshot" of all students' enrollment, which becomes the "official enrollment"* that is used for both state reporting and select financial aid programs.**	September 21, 2020
Open University Enrollment Ends	Open University provides an opportunity for those people who are not currently admitted to CSULB to enroll in courses offered by the university.	September 21, 2020
Last Day to Get a Pro-Rated Refund	This is the last day to drop all classes and receive a pro-rated refund for the Fall semester.	October 29, 2020
Withdrawal Deadline From All Classes (with Instructor/Department Signatures)	Deadline to withdraw from all classes with Instructor and Department Chair approval. When you stop participating in class and withdraw after the second week and prior to the final three weeks of instruction, the class will be included on your transcript with a W symbol. Visit Dropping and Withdrawing for detailed information.	November 20, 2020
Catastrophic Withdrawals (Last Three Weeks of Class)	Withdrawal during the final three weeks of instruction is not permitted unless there are serious and extenuating circumstances beyond your control that prevent you from continuing in your classes and Incompletes are not possible. Visit Dropping and Withdrawing for detailed information.	November 23 - December 11, 2020
Last Day of Instruction	Last day of class instruction before final exams begin.	December 11, 2020
Catastrophic Withdrawal Deadline	Last day to submit a Catastrophic Withdrawal request. Visit Dropping and Withdrawing for detailed information.	December 11, 2020
Final Exams Begin	For more detailed information on days and times of final exams, visit the Final Exam Schedule.	December 14 - 19, 2020
Last Day of Semester	Last day of the Fall Semester.	December 24, 2020
Educational Leave Deadline (Fee)	Last day to file an Educational Leave for the Fall Semester. $10.00 fee applies.	December 23, 2020

Registration Dates and Deadlines: Spring

The following grid is organized by date. The description column gives you detailed information and any links to forms or additional information.

**Spring 2021 Dates and Deadlines**
Event	Description	Dates
Schedule of Classes Available	The Schedule of Classes will be posted online so that you can begin your class planning. Before registration begins, you can validate certain classes to see if you're eligible to enroll.	October 5, 2020
Residency Reclassification Deadline	Deadline to be reclassified as a California Resident. You must submit the Residence Reclassification form (PDF) and supporting documents. See Residency for details.	November 1, 2020
Class Registration Begins	Continuing students can begin to register for classes through the MyCSULB Student Center. Registration appointment times are determined by graduation status, class level and units earned. Review your registration appointment email and visit Registration Information for details.	November 2, 2020
Self-Service Registration and Adjustments Period	During this period of time, you can adjust your schedule through your MyCSULB Student Center. Please make sure to consult with your assigned advisor and use your Degree Planner to navigate the best path to your degree.	November 2 - February 1, 2021
Educational Leave Deadline (No Fee)	Deadline to file an Educational Leave for Spring without a fee. (After this date, a $10 missed deadline fee will apply.)	December 18, 2020
CSU Visitor/Concurrent Enrollment Deadline	Deadline for non-CSULB students who wish to take a course at CSULB to enroll. See Visitors to CSULB for details.	January 4, 2021
Waitlist Deadline	This is the last day to waitlist for full classes. For more information, visit Waitlisting for Classes.	January 4, 2021
Fee Payment Deadline	Deadline to pay your fees before instruction begins. See Tuition and Fees for details.	January 6, 2021
Full Refund Drop Deadline	Deadline to drop from all classes and receive a full refund. See Tuition and Fees for details.	January 18, 2021
First Day of Class Instruction	Classes begin for the Spring semester.	January 19, 2021
Late Registration Fee	Once classes begin, there is an additional $25 nonrefundable fee for late registration.	January 19, 2021
Open University Enrollment Begins	Open University provides an opportunity for those who are not currently admitted to CSULB to enroll in courses offered by the university. (CCPE students looking to enroll in a state university course.)	January 19, 2021
Drop Class Deadline (without W)	Deadline to drop a class without receiving a W on your official university record. Drops must be completed in MyCSULB Student Center by 10 p.m. For more information, visit Dropping and Withdrawing.	February 1, 2021
Deadline for Partial Withdrawal with Refund of Fees	Deadline for partial withdrawal with refund of fees. See Tuition and Fees for details.	February 1, 2021
Self-Service Registration and Adjustments Ends	This is the last day you can register for classes or make adjustments to your class schedule in MyCSULB Student Center without approval. (After this date, you'll need approval to add or withdraw from classes.)	February 1, 2021
Permission to Add (with Approval Only)	Use the Permission to Add process in MyCSULB Student Center to request to add a class to your schedule. Since class instructor and department approvals are required, you must contact the class instructor and get approval before you submit the request. (After the deadline, the request is considered an exception to academic policy and you must get faculty approval prior to submitting the request. A $10 missed deadline fee will apply when you submit the request after the deadline, regardless of the outcome.)	February 2 - 8, 2021
Withdraw (with Approval Only)	Use the Withdraw process in MyCSULB Student Center to request to withdraw from a class with a W. Visit Dropping and Withdrawing for details.	February 2 - April 16, 2021
Grade Option Change Request Deadline (No Fee)	Deadline to submit a Grade Option Change Request for Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) or Audit (AU) without a fee. Visit Understanding Grades and Grading for details. (After this date, a $10 missed deadline fee will apply.)	February 8, 2021
Deadline to File Credit by Examination	In order to file for credit by examination, you must contact your department for the proper form. Once approved by the department, it must be submitted to Enrollment Services at ES-Registration@csulb.edu by the deadline.	February 8, 2021
Late Add	During the fourth week of class, you may only add a class if extenuating circumstances prevented you from enrolling before the deadline. Such requests are an exception to academic policy and require documentation. Contact the class instructor and get approval before submitting your Permission to Add request in MyCSULB Student Center. Class instructor and department approvals are required. There is a $10 missed deadline fee to submit your request, regardless of the outcome.	February 9 - 15, 2021
Grade Option Change Request Final Deadline (with Fee)	Final deadline to submit a Grade Option Change Request for Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) or Audit (AU). Visit Understanding Grades and Grading for more information. A $10 missed deadline fee will apply.	February 15, 2021
University Census	*On this day, CSULB takes a "snapshot"of all students' enrollment, which becomes the "official enrollment"* that is used for both state reporting and select financial aid programs.**	February 15, 2021
Open University Enrollment Ends	Open University provides an opportunity for those who are not currently admitted to CSULB to enroll in courses offered by the university.	February 15, 2021
Deadline to Withdraw From All Classes for Pro-rated Refund	Deadline to withdraw from all classes and receive a pro-rated refund. Students who withdraw from all classes after this date will be assessed full tuition charges for the term. See Tuition and Fees for details.	March 25, 2021
Withdrawal Deadline From All Classes (with Instructor /Department Approval)	Deadline to withdraw from all classes with Instructor and Department Chair approval. When you stop participating in class and withdraw after the second week and prior to the final three weeks of instruction, the class will be included on your transcript with a W symbol. Visit Dropping and Withdrawing for details.	April 16, 2021
Catastrophic Withdrawals (Last Three Weeks of Class)	Withdrawal during the final three weeks of instruction is not permitted unless there are serious and extenuating circumstances beyond your control that prevent you from continuing in your classes and Incompletes are not possible. Visit Dropping and Withdrawing for details.	April 19- May 7, 2021
Last Day of Class Instruction	Last day of class instruction before final exams begin.	May 7, 2021
Catastrophic Withdrawal Deadline	Last day to submit a Catastrophic Withdrawal request. Visit Dropping and Withdrawing for details.	May 7, 2021
Final Exams Begin	For detailed information on days and times of final exams, visit the Final Exam Schedule.	May 10-15, 2021
Last Day of Semester	Last day of the Spring semester.	May 21, 2021
Educational Leave Deadline (with Fee)	Last day to file an Educational Leave for the Spring semester. A $10 missed deadline fee will apply.	May 21, 2021

Registration Dates: Summer/Winter/May Intersession

Financial Aid Deadlines

Final Exam Schedule

When Do I Apply to Graduate?

Undergraduate Students:

Graduation Term	Apply to Graduate Deadline	Application Window
FALL	Preceding March 1	October 16 through March 1
WINTER	Preceding March 1	October 16 through March 1
SPRING	Preceding October 15	March 2 through October 15
SUMMER	Preceding October 15	March 2 through October 15

Visit Apply To Graduate - Undergraduate Students for detailed instructions and more information.

Graduate Students:

**When to Apply to Graduate**
Graduation Term	Apply to Graduate Deadline	Application Window
FALL	Preceding March 1	October 16 through March 1
WINTER	Preceding March 1	October 16 through March 1
SPRING	Preceding October 15	March 2 through October 15
SUMMER	Preceding October 15	March 2 through October 15

Visit Apply To Graduate - Graduate Students for detailed instructions and more information.

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