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Transfer Students

Your Next Steps – Transfer Students

Now that you’ve been admitted, here are the key steps every transfer student needs to complete to get started at CSUSB. Let’s get you ready for your first day at CSUSB! 

Step 1: Submit Your Documents 

To complete your registration, be sure to submit any final documents, such as transcripts. Visit Submitting Documents to learn more.

Step 2: Activate myCoyote Account 

Your myCoyote account gives you access to everything from your class schedule to financial aid info—so let’s get it set up!

  1. Click on the Account Activation tile
  1. Enter the info you used on your application: 
     • Coyote ID# (you’ll find this in your application acknowledgment email) 
     • Preferred First & Last Name (use what’s on your passport; if a name is blank, type a period “.”) 
     • Date of Birth in this format: mm/dd/yyyy

Need help? 
Check out this step-by-step downloadable PDF guide or visit csusb.edu/my-account for technical support. 

Step 3: Accept Admission Offer

Lock in your spot at CSUSB—it’s quick, easy and free!

Whether you’re coming from a community college or another university, we’re excited to welcome you to the Coyote family. Accepting your offer is an important step toward joining a university that’s ready to support your goals from day one. 

Steps to accept your offer:

  • Log in to your myCoyote account.
  • Select the 'More' drop-down under the 'Accept or Decline Admissions' Action Item.
  • Choose the 'Accept/Decline Admissions' option to make it official.
  • Activate myCoyote Account
  • Your myCoyote account gives you access to everything from your class schedule to financial aid info—so let’s get it set up! 
Step 4: Apply for Financial Aid 

Financial aid can help cover your tuition—and applying is easier than you might think!

Visit Financial Aid, Scholarships & Grants to Learn More

Step 5: 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 6: Attend Orientation 

Transfer Student Orientation is an important step in becoming part of a supportive Coyote community that’s ready to help you grow, reach your goals, and define what’s next.

This required program is thoughtfully designed for returning and transfer students and includes three key parts:

  • Pre-Orientation – Self-paced online modules to introduce you to CSUSB, campus resources, and what it means to be a Coyote.
  • Orientation Day – A full-day, on-campus session where you’ll meet other students, connect with faculty and staff, and get ready for academic success.
  • Connections – Campus events and programs help you stay engaged, make new friends, and feel right at home.

What to Expect at Orientation

Transfer Student Orientation is a one-day event created to help you feel prepared and supported. You’ll join a Pack Group with other students from your college and be guided through the day by a student Orientation Leader who’s here to help you make the most of the experience.

How to Register

Step 1: Accept Your Admission

Once you accept your offer, please allow 24–48 hours for Orientation registration access to appear in your myCoyote portal.

Step 2: Register for Orientation

  • Log in to myCoyote
  • Click Checklist Items in the top navigation
  • Select Orientation Registration and choose your session

You’ll receive a confirmation and next steps in your CSUSB student email—so be sure to check it often! 

Need Help?
We’re here for you! 
(909) 537-5233 
orientation@csusb.edu 

Have questions or need assistance?
We’re here to help! 
(909) 537-5188
askadmissions@csusb.edu