Admissions Deadlines
An applicant’s admission process starts well before they submit an application and will continue until they are attending courses. With that in mind, the following important admission deadlines will give incoming Transfer applicants an idea of what to expect as they make their journey to becoming a Coyote at CSUSB.
All deadlines are specific to CSUSB. Failure to meet a CSUSB deadline may result in the cancellation of your application.
Application deadline extensions can be considered based on a valid extenuating circumstance and eligibility. Students need to submit an appeal to complete an application beyond the normal application window but no later than two months prior to the start of the intended term.
Additional requirements and deadlines might also apply to students in unique admission situations.
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Transfer Student Admission Deadlines
Spring 2025 Deadlines
Sept. 20: Application Deadline Extended
CSUSB will accept undergraduate applications for non-impacted programs and some impacted programs – (Pre-Criminal Justice, Pre-Psychology and Kinesiology - Allied Health programs only) via Cal State Apply from transfer and first-year students Aug. 1 through Sept. 20.
All 23 CSU campuses use the Cal State Apply application. There is a $70 application fee per campus you choose to send your application to.
Sept. 30: Veteran & Returning Students Application Deadline
CSUSB will extend the application deadline for veteran and returning students. CSUSB will accept undergraduate applications via Cal State Apply from veteran and returning CSUSB students Aug. 1 through Sept. 30.
All 23 CSU campuses use the Cal State Apply application. There is a $70 application fee per campus you choose to send your application to.
Sept. 30: Final Document Deadline
CSUSB requires that all admission requirements (Golden 4, units, GPA requirements, supplemental requirements) must be completed by the end of summer for spring admission.
All incoming students will be required to submit official final transcripts from every institution attended regardless of relevance the courses taken may have to the major you are applying to at CSUSB. This includes schools that you have current attendance.
Transcripts must reflect completed spring and/or summer course grades. Fall coursework will not be accepted to meet admission requirements.
Students should submit these as soon as they are available but no later than Sept. 30. Additional documents, such as test scores, may also be required.
For a personalized list of your required documents, CSUSB will create a To-Do list for each student. For more information, please visit our Submitting Documents webpage.
Nov. 15: Residency Document Deadline
Residency for tuition purposes affects whether a student pays in-state or out-of-state tuition fees. It is strongly advised that residency supporting documents are submitted as soon as possible. See our Establishing Residency webpage for more details.
Nov. 30: Accept/Decline Deadline
Your admission decision is based on many factors and does not reflect your academic achievements.
After being offered admission, all students must formally accept their offer by Nov. 30 in order to secure their spot for spring enrollment. More information can be found on our Accept your Admission webpage.
Dec. 15: Transfer Orientation Deadline
Orientation is a mandatory program for all newly admitted students into CSUSB and is an on-campus experience that includes:
- Introduction to campus resources and services
- Academic advising
- Opportunities to learn about campus life
- Information on course registration
- Social programming to connect you to campus
Sessions are offered at the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses. You must register for an orientation session on or before Dec. 15. For more information, visit the Transfer Orientation webpage.
Fall 2025 Deadlines
Application Deadline
Extended to January 31: Impacted and non-impacted majors (EXCEPT Transfer Pre-Nursing)
CSUSB will accept undergraduate applications from transfer students for both impacted and non-impacted majors via Cal State Apply between Oct. 1 through Dec. 16.
All 23 CSU campuses use the Cal State Apply application. There is a $70 application fee per campus you choose to send your application to.
June 30: Veteran & Returning Students Application Deadline
CSUSB will accept undergraduate applications via Cal State Apply from veteran and returning CSUSB students Oct. 1 through June 30.
All 23 CSU campuses use the Cal State Apply application. There is a $70 application fee per campus you choose to send your application to.
Feb. 14: Residency Document Deadline
Residency for tuition purposes affects whether a student pays in-state or out-of-state tuition fees. It is strongly advised that residency supporting documents are submitted as soon as possible. See our Establishing Residency webpage for more details.
Feb. 14: Partial Document/Transcript Deadline
All incoming students will be required to submit official transcripts from every institution you have attended regardless of relevance the courses taken may have to the major you are applying to at CSUSB. This includes schools that you have current attendance.
Students should submit their transcripts as soon as they are available but no later than Feb. 14. Additional documents, such as test scores, may also be required.
For a personalized list of your required documents, CSUSB will create a To-Do list for each student. For more information, please visit our Submitting Documents webpage.
May 1: Accept/Decline Deadline
Your admission decision is based on many factors and does not reflect your academic achievements. After being offered admission, all students must formally accept by May 1 in order to secure a spot for fall enrollment.
More information can be found on our Accept your Admission webpage.
July 15: Transfer Orientation Deadline
Orientation is a mandatory program for all newly admitted students into CSUSB and is an on-campus experience that includes:
- Introduction to campus resources and services
- Academic advising
- Opportunities to learn about campus life
- Information on course registration
- Social programming to connect you to campus
Sessions are offered at the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses. You must register for an orientation session on or before July 15. For more information, visit the Transfer Orientation webpage.
July 15: Final Document/Transcript Deadline
All incoming students will be required to submit all outstanding final official transcripts reflecting completed spring course grades. Students should submit these as soon as they are available but no later than July 15.
Additional documents, such as test scores, may also be required.
For a personalized list of your required documents, CSUSB will create a To-Do list for each student. For more information, please visit our Submitting Documents webpage.