Returning Students

You are considered a Returning Student if:

• You were previously enrolled at CSUSB in good academic standing or were on probation, and you have not attempted units at another college/university, or through College of Extended and Global Education, since you were a degree-seeking student AND you left for at least one fall or spring quarter/semester while your degree was in progress.
• You are applying to return as an admitted, degree-seeking student to finish a degree in progress OR to begin a new CSUSB degree program. If you are applying to a different major, you will be evaluated based on major-specific requirements required of current CSUSB students to declare the new major and your ability to successfully complete the major in a timely manner
• You have not attended elsewhere since leaving CSUSB, and (a) completed less than 60-semester units of college credit

Returning students left CSUSB on Probation, Probation with Contract, CSUSB cumulative grade point fall below CSUSB GPA requirement you will need to fill out the pre-assessment survey prior to your appointment with an academic advisor to be considered for readmission.

Application Process:

Returning Student Verification eForm

Academic Probation Assessment Survey

Cal State Apply

There are important steps you’ll need to take to be ready to enroll once you’re readmitted. We strongly encourage returning students to apply during the priority CSU application period: October 1 – November 30 with confirmed CSUSB returning student status extension through March 1st.

• The Cal State Apply application requires you to enter all college coursework, including CSUSB  courses, so have your transcripts handy and make sure you have adequate time before the deadline to complete your application.

CSU, San Bernardino currently only considers returning students for fall admission. Should additional space be available, spring term applications may be considered in the future.

Semester Session Begins

• Fall Semester (classes begin): August 24
• Winter Semester (classes begin): December 18
• Spring Semester (classes begin): January 25
• Summer Session (classes begin): June 2 and July 8

You are considered a Returning Transfer Student if:

• You were previously enrolled at CSUSB in good academic standing, or were on probation, and you have attempted units at another college/university, or through the College of Extended and Global Education, since you were a degree-seeking student AND you left for at least one fall or spring quarter/semester while your degree was in progress.
• You are applying to return as an admitted, degree-seeking student to finish a degree in progress OR to begin a new CSUSB degree program. If you are applying to a different major, you will be evaluated based on the major specific requirements required of current CSUSB students to declare the new major and your ability to successfully complete the major in a timely manner

Returning transfer students are held to the same eligibility requirements and application procedures as new transfer students

Returning transfer students left the university on Probation, Probation with Contract, CSUSB cumulative grade point fall below CSUSB GPA requirement you will need to fill out the pre-assessment survey prior to your appointment with an academic advisor to be considered for readmission.

Application Process:

Returning Student Verification eForm

Academic Probation Assessment Survey

Cal State Apply

There are important steps you will need to take to be ready to enroll once you’re re-admitted. We strongly encourage returning students to apply during the priority CSU application period: October 1st - November 30th with confirmed CSUSB Returning Student status extension through March 1st.

• The Cal State Apply application requires you to enter all college coursework, including CSUSB courses, so have your transcripts handy and make sure you have adequate time before the deadline to complete your application.

 CSU, San Bernardino currently only considers returning students for fall admissions. Should additional space be available, spring term applications may be considered in the future.

Semester Session Begins:

• Fall Semester (classes begin): August 24
• Winter Semester (classes begin): December 18
• Spring Semester (classes begin): January 25
• Summer Session (classes begin): June 2 and July 8

You are considered a Disqualified Student if:

• You were previously enrolled at CSUSB as an undergraduate student who has been academically disqualified from and is seeking readmission to the university
• You demonstrated acquired skills or achievements that support a successful return to the University.  Such evidence may include successful completion of courses in your degree program at another institution or through the College of Extended and Global Education, grades that demonstrate the ability to achieve good standing in a reasonable time frame if you are re-admitted to CSUSB.
• You were a degree-seeking student AND you left for at least one fall or spring semester while your degree was in progress.

Disqualified Returning transfer students are held to the same eligibility requirements and application procedures as new transfer students

Disqualified students left the university on Probation, Probation with Contract, CSUSB cumulative grade point fall below CSUSB GPA requirement you will need to fill out the pre-assessment survey prior to your appointment with an academic advisor to be considered for readmission.

Application Process:

Academic Probation Assessment Survey

Cal State Apply

There are important steps you’ll need to take to be ready to enroll once you’re re-admitted. We strongly encourage Disqualified Returning Students to apply during the priority CSU application period: October 1st - November 30th with confirmed CSUSB Returning Student status extension through March 1st.

• The Cal State Apply application requires you to enter all college coursework, including CSUSB courses, so have your transcripts handy and make sure you have adequate time before the deadline to complete your application.

 CSU, San Bernardino currently only considers returning students for fall admission. Should additional space be available, spring term applications may be considered in the future.

Semester Session Begins

• Fall Semester (classes begin): August 24
• Winter Semester (classes): December 18
• Spring Semester (classes begin): January 25
• Summer Session (classes begin): June 2 and July 8

All CSUSB majors have Major-Specific Requirements listed in Bulletin of Courses for admissions that are focused on timely degree completion. Returning students are considered 'local' and may be offered admission to the new major if they meet both the admission requirements of the new major and CSUSB Timely Graduation policy.

If you are changing your major, please review the Major-Specific Criteria webpage for your major's specific requirements.

You will receive notification of your admission status by email after we have reviewed your application and any required documents. CSUSB uses email as the official means of communication. Applicants are required to maintain a current email address on file with the university and to check their email regularly. You may update your email address or check the status of your admissions application at any time by visiting your MyCoyote Self-Service Student Center AND Next Steps Update.

CSUSB is an impacted campus. Out of local area or specific major admissions, criteria may apply. Applicants who are denied admission to CSU San Bernardino may submit the Admission Appeal Request form no more than 15 business days after the date the applicant was notified by email of their denial by the Office of Admissions & Student Recruitment.  For additional information, review the Appeal Process

Appeals must be based on one of the following criteria.

1. Credit not considered during the initial review of the application
2. Miscalculation of transferable college credit
3. Applied to an impacted major and wish to be reconsidered for another major
4. Special/extenuating circumstances

Supporting documentation must be on file with the Office of Admissions & Student Recruitment prior to the submission of the Admission Appeal Request.

Submit Online Appeal

Click on the appropriate button below to begin your appeal. 

Please note: The university reserves the right and retains sole discretion to select its students and/or deny admission to the university. Admission exceptions are determined based on the applicant's suitability and the best interest of the university.

Submit Online Appeal (Winter & Spring 2020)      Submit Online Appeal (Fall 2020)

Here are some important items to consider if you are offered readmission and decide to attend CSU, San Bernardino visit our NEXT STEPS UPDATES:

Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD):

To accept the admission offer, admitted students must pay the non-refundable $100 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD) by May 1st for fall admission. The deposit will offset a portion of the student's State University Fee. Returning transfers must also submit documents to confirm the admission decision within 30 days of the admission offer.

Enrollment Confirmation Deposit Tutorial

Financial Aid:

Check out Financial Aid to explore the programs that can assist in making CSUSB affordable. Be sure to review the application procedures and priority deadlines.

Campus Housing:

If you are interested in living in one of our first-year student housing communities in Coyote or Serrano Village apartment-style residence halls that are within walking distance to classrooms, sports facilities, and the library, please complete the online application. Housing is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have questions, call the Department of Housing and Residential Education at (909) 537-4155.

Admitted Student Information:

If you have already been offered readmission, refer to the Information for Admitted Returning Students.

Clear Holds:

Check your myCoyote account for any holds, which will keep you from being able to register for courses. Click on the details to see which office at CSUSB has placed the hold and to see instructions on how to get the hold removed.