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Why are we switching to semesters?

Why are we switching to semesters?

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Being on the semester calendar, which will begin in August and end in May, will put us in alignment with the other California State University campuses, our California Community Colleges, and more than 90% of colleges and universities nationwide.  This will make it easier for transfer students to apply course credits toward degree completion.  It will also make it easier for all students to compete on the summer job market because CSUSB students will now be available at the same time as those attending other universities.  The semester calendar will also align better with the K-12 school-year calendar, supporting those of you who are also caregivers or parents of younger children.

In addition to aligning our calendar with other schools, semesters will also create more opportunities to participate in internships, field experiences, and community engagement projects on and off the campus and more time to absorb and learn course material.

Another benefit will be that students will only need to register for classes, pay fees, and complete other administrative tasks twice a year rather than three times a year.

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