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Graduating with Bachelor's Degree

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Graduation from California State University, Bakersfield

Bachelor's Degree Candidates

APPLYING FOR GRADUATION:  
Each prospective graduate must file for graduation. A student is eligible to apply for graduation after accumulating at least 150 quarter units.

APPLICATION FORMS AND FILING DEADLINES:  

Term in which you will complete your degree requirements   Deadline to Apply
  $15 Late Fee Assessed
     
   
Fall 2009   July 7, 2009
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  July 8-Aug. 5, 2009
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Winter 2010   Oct. 2, 2009
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  Oct. 3-31, 2009
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Spring 2010   Jan. 22, 2010   Jan. 23 - Feb. 20, 2010
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Summer 2010   April 12, 2010   April 13 - May 10, 2010
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Fall 2010   July 6 , 2010   July 7 - Aug. 4, 2010
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PAYMENT OF GRADUATION FEE:  
The application form and a $40.00 fee ($40.00 for re-application) should be taken to the Cashier's Office. Payment can also be made online via credit card. A receipt of the transaction must accompany the application if paid online. After payment of the fee, submit the printed application form to the Evaluations Office, in the Office of Admissions and Records.

DEGREE CHECK ANALYSIS :  
A response will be mailed to the student within four to six weeks after the major and minor concentration outlines from the departments have been received; however, delays do occur and no guarantee can be offered.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Residence All students must complete a minimum of 45-quarter units in residence at CSUB, of which 36-quarter units shall be earned in upper division courses and 18 upper division units shall be in the Major.

Supplemental Transfer Credits The Evaluations office processes all undergraduate transfer credit. Transfer credit, which is not yet included on your records, will be granted ONLY if official transcripts are on file.

Graduation with Honors
The requirements for graduation with Honors are:

  • Completion of a minimum of 60 graded quarter units in residence
  • A minimum of 3.30 grade point average in all units at CSUB
  • The overall grade point average for a undergraduate must be within the honor categories:
    • 3.30 - 3.59 Cum Laude
    • 3.60 - 3.89 Magna Cum Laude
    • 3.90 - 4.00 Summa Cum Laude

The list of "Candidates" for graduation with honors is based on all course work completed through summer quarter for December commencement or winter quarter for June commencement. Final calculations for diplomas and transcripts are based on all work completed through the last quarter attended.

Address Changes The Evaluations office must be notified of any changes to your mailing address after the Application for Graduation has been submitted. Failure to provide a correct or changed address may delay the response of the application and/or diploma.

Diploma Diplomas will be mailed within four to six weeks after the date of graduation, or within two weeks from the actual clearing date of the degree. If you arrange for someone to pick up your diploma, he/she must have written authorization, and provide identification.

Candidate for Graduation List Filing the application form for graduation places the student on the list of candidates for graduation; it does not guarantee graduation. Any student whose name does not appear on the list, but who intends to graduate, must check with the Dean's Office of your major to verify his/her status. These lists are available in the Dean's office.

If you do not qualify for graduation At the end of the quarter for which you applied, you must submit a new application for the quarter you plan to complete the requirements. There is a $40.00 fee for re-applying.

Post-Graduate Study Students wishing to continue taking classes after receiving a bachelor's degree, must re-apply for admission to the university as a graduate student. Students may apply online at www.csumentor.edu

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