The most commonly requested forms are available below in pdf and/or Adobe Sign format. Instructions for completing each form are also attached.
Note: Students who are considering changing programs should contact Graduate Studies at (909) 537-5058 for advising. Instructions are given on a case-by-case basis.
| Action | Form |
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| Graduate Admission Appeal - If you wish to appeal the initial admission decision please follow the appeal instructions and submit the completed Graduate Admission Appeal Form within 15 days of your denial notification. | |
| Graduate Application Correction | Graduate Application Correction |
| Non-Degree Seeking Student Application - Applying for a non-degree program as a transitory student (If you are interested in becoming a Transitory Student, please contact the department from the listed special programs on the application). | Transitory Application |
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Academic Probation Advising Form - If required, use this form in your meeting with your program coordinator. |
Academic Probation Advising - Adobe Sign Or, Academic Probation Advising - Fillable Form |
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Adding or Dropping a Class (After Census through the 12th week*) - Current Term Approvals can also be requested through the Permission Request link on your Student Center. Completed forms should be sent to the Office of the Registrar. *If you are attempting to withdraw after the 12th week of the term scroll down and complete the Withdrawal Petition for Extenuating Circumstances request (see below). |
Adding or Dropping After Census |
| Change of Program Application (COPA) - The COPA is for continuing students only and can be used to change concentrations within the same program or drop a second enrolled program. It should not be used to change to an entirely different program. A new application is required to change to a different program, even if both the current and desired programs have the same program coordinator. | Change of Program Application (COPA) |
| Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing - Enroll in a continuous enrollment course, through the College of Extended Learning, to complete a thesis or project, or to enroll in the comprehensive exam. | Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing |
| Discount of Previous Grade - Retaking a course and replacing the previous grade with the new grade. |
Discount of Grade Request - Adobe Sign Or, Discount of Grade Request - Fillable Form |
| Incomplete Grade Extension Request - Use this form to request additional time to complete an incomplete grade. |
Incomplete Grade Extension Request - Fillable Form |
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Leave of Absence Request - If you plan to be absent from the university for one or more terms you must file a leave of absence request to preserve your catalog rights. You can submit the request through AdobeSign or by completing the fillable form. For Military Leave, contact the Veterans Success Center. |
Leave of Absence Request - Adobe Sign Instructions Or, Leave of Absence Request - Fillable Form |
| Petition for a Retroactive Add - Adding a Class to a Past Term | Petition for a Retroactive Add |
| Request for a Retroactive Withdrawal - Use this form to request to withdraw from a previous term. |
Request for a Retroactive Withdrawal - Fillable Form |
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Simultaneous Enrollment - Approval request to take two CSUSB courses with overlapping times. Approvals can also be requested through the Permission Request link on your Student Center. |
Simultaneous Enrollment Request - Adobe Sign Or, Simultaneous Enrollment Request - Fillable Form |
| Thesis/Project/Dissertation Committee Certification - Submitting your thesis, project, or dissertation for review (Adobe Sign process). | |
| Thesis/Project/Dissertation Committee Change Form | Committee Change Form |
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Withdrawal Petition for Extenuating Circumstances - This form is used to withdraw from a course after the 12th week of the term. Include supporting medical, psychological, or military documentation with your request. |
Withdraw Petition for Extenuating Circumstances - Adobe Sign Or, Withdraw Petition for Extenuating Circumstances - Fillable Form |