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
Audience |
Deadlines |
---|---|
Freshmen |
December 15, 2020 |
Lower Division Transfer |
December 15, 2020 |
Upper Division Transfer |
December 15, 2020 |
Second Bachelors |
December 15, 2020 |
Returning CSULB Students |
December 15, 2020 |
Reinstatement (Disqualified) CSULB Students
|
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 |
August 3, 2021 |
Cross-Enrollment |
Closed to All Applicants |
Application Deadlines: Spring
Spring 2021
Transfer Applications accepted beginning August 1, 2020
Audience |
Deadlines |
---|---|
Freshmen |
Closed to all applicants |
Lower Division Transfer |
August 31, 2020 |
Upper Division Transfer |
August 31, 2020 |
Second Bachelors |
August 31, 2020 |
Returning CSULB Students |
August 31, 2020 |
Reinstatement (Disqualified) CSULB Students |
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 |
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.
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 |
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. |
|
Educational Leave Deadline |
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 |
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 - |
Self-Service Registration and |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
November 23 - |
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.
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 |
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. |
|
Educational Leave Deadline |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 without a fee. Class instructor and department approvals are required. (After the deadline, a $10 missed deadline fee will apply.) |
February 2 - February 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 |
Permission to Add Final Deadline |
Final deadline to 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. A $10 missed deadline fee will apply. |
February 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 |
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 |
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 |
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- |
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 |
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
You should apply for financial aid every year.
- The new financial aid application becomes available each October 1 (for the next academic year).
- The priority filing deadline for the new application is March 2 (10 pm west coast time).
- Complete your aid application for each new academic year any time between October 1 and March 2
to be considered for the greatest number of aid programs. - You must file by the priority deadline to be considered for CSULB or California State financial aid.
Visit Financial Aid for more information on options available based on your education program
Final Exam Schedule
Spring 2021
Spring Final Exam Days are Monday through Saturday, May 10-15
Fall 2020
Fall Final Exam Days are Monday through Saturday, December 14-19
Visit the Final Exam Schedule for detailed information on exact days and times.
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:
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.