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After Admission: Your Next Steps

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After You've Been Admitted – Your Next Steps

Being admitted to Cal State San Bernardino is an exciting milestone—but it’s just the beginning of your journey. Once you receive your admission offer, there are important steps to take to secure your place at CSUSB and get ready for your first day.

If you’re already admitted, head over to our Newly Admitted Students website for your full checklist and details.

Visit the Newly Admitted Students Website

Step 1: Accept Your Admission Offer & Activate myCoyote

Once you’ve been admitted, the first step is to accept your offer of admission and activate your myCoyote account—this is your student portal, and you’ll use it for everything from checking your financial aid to registering for classes and accessing your student email.

Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid 

The sooner you apply, the more opportunities you’ll have for grants, scholarships and other financial aid. Be sure to complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by the priority deadline to be considered for the most funding.

Learn More About Financial Aid, Scholarships & Grants

Step 3: Join Nearpeer – Start Making Friends Before the First Day

Starting at a new campus doesn’t mean starting alone. Nearpeer is an online platform that helps you meet other newly admitted transfer students who share your interests, goals, and background.

Learn How to Start Building Your Coyote Community

Step 4: Check Your To-Do List 

Your Student Center in myCoyote will show important items you need to complete, like submitting documents or clearing holds. Staying on top of this list keeps your admission and enrollment on track.

Step 5: Attend Orientation

Orientation is where you’ll meet your fellow Coyotes, get familiar with campus, and get ready for a strong start. This is a required step, and one of the most exciting parts of becoming a CSUSB student.

Learn More About Orientation

Step 6: Submit Your Documents 

You’ll need to submit transcripts, test scores (if required), and any other documents listed in your To-Do List (located in your myCoyote account). The faster you submit, the sooner you can move forward with advising, class registration and more.

Learn More About Submitting Your Documents

Haven’t Applied Yet? Start Today Already Admitted? See Full Next Steps

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Coyote family! At CSUSB, you’ll find the support, opportunity and inspiration to define your future – and turn your goals into reality.