Connect with our Outreach and Student Recruitment team
Our team is here to help, and we invite you to connect with an outreach counselor or a member of our visitor services team, part of the Office of Outreach & Student Recruitment.
Pride Points and Accolades

Admissions and Enrollment Timeline
| Category | Application Opens | Application Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Impacted Majors | October 1, 2024 | December 2, 2024 |
| Non-Impacted Majors | October 1, 2024 | December 16, 2024 |
| Returning & Veteran Applicants | October 1, 2024 | June 30, 2025 |
Upcoming Events
Dream the Impossible Native Youth Conference 2025
Black and Educated for admitted students & their families
CSUSB Degrees and Majors
CSUSB offers over 70 traditional bachelor's and master's degree programs, along with education credential and certificate programs, and even a doctoral program, all housed within five academic colleges and a Palm Desert Campus.
Impacted majors are only accepted for fall term:
- Pre-Criminal Justice
- Pre-Nursing
- Pre-Psychology (Includes Biology Psychology and Industrial and Organizational Psychology)
- Pre-Social Work
- Kinesiology-Allied Health
Program Highlights
Coyote Life
Our affinity centers, housed in the Santos Manuel Student Union North, serve as social hubs for students to find like-minded peers that share interests, lifestyles, and goals. Immerse yourself in a community, attend year-round events, and find life-long friends by visiting our list of affinity centers:
Students also have full access to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center and the Gamers Lounge.
At the Palm Desert Campus, Rancho Mirage Student Center hosts events, dances, indoor and outdoor activities, plus game nights.
SMSU Sneak Peek: The Pack Experience with Near Peer
Near Peer is an exclusive social app designed for CSUSB students and admitted students. It is a way to explore what fellow Coyotes are sharing about their experiences and make connections! Admitted students gain access to the app during orientation.