CSUB Admissions and Records

You will qualify for regular admission as a first-time freshman if you meet the following eligibility requirements:

Courses must be completed prior to the first enrollment in the California State University.

California Residents: The California State University requires that first-time freshmen applicants complete, with grades of C or better, a comprehensive pattern of college preparatory study totaling 15 units.

Non-California Residents: First-time freshmen applicants for admission to California State University, Bakersfield must have a high school GPA of 3.61 or a minimum eligibility index of 3502 (with SAT) or 842 (with ACT).

You can apply online by visiting CSUMentor . If you do not have access to the Internet, you may request an admissions application packet be sent to you. Just call the University Outreach office at (661) 654-3138 or e-mail at outreach@csub.edu . Please note that it may take longer to process paper applications. The application requires a non-refundable $55.00 filing fee whether sent via CSUMentor or on paper. Fee waivers are available if you qualify.

What is the CSU Eligibility Index?
The CSU eligibility index is the result of a formula that combines your achievement in high school courses with the results of the SAT I (Reading and Math) or ACT. The index uses your earned grades in courses taken in 10th through 12th grade excluding non-college prep, PE or ROTC courses. Click here for the eligibility index table for California high school graduates or residents of California. If you are a non-California resident, you should check eligibility index for non-residents .

When should I apply?
Students are encouraged to apply early during the initial application filing period. The initial application filing periods for first-time freshmen and transfer applicants are October 1st - November 30th of the previous year for fall quarter, June 1st - 20th of the previous year for winter quarter, and August 1st - 31st of the previous year for spring quarter; however, admission applications are accepted throughout the year. You are expected to visit CSUMentor and view the current application filing status report to see if there are any special notices about filing your application.

Why I should I apply early?
Applying early allows you to take advantage of completing testing requirements such as the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Math (ELM) test that you may need to fulfill before the term begins. Submitting your application early also allows you to participate in an early orientation and advising program, which may give you more choices for classes.

What happen after I submitted my application?
After your application is submitted, you should receive a confirmation email indicating the receipt of your application. In approximately two weeks, you should receive an acknowledgment email that will provide you with a unique applicant ID number and information to log on to the one-stop student portal called MyCSUB. This information is sent to the email address you provided on your application so it is very important that the email address you provided is current. You are expected to track the status of the submitted application and the receipt of all required documents using this online tracking system.

How do I log into my myCSUB?
Your net ID is the first initial of your first name and your full last name; for example, jsmith. If you have a common last name you may have a number behind your last name- there is a link on the myCSUB website that allows you to enter your CSUB ID number and last name and it will generate your net ID.

When will I be notified of my admission status?
If your application file is complete with all supporting documents received and evaluated, we will send you a written notice of your admission status. This status will be reflected on MyCSUB. Be sure to monitor your "To-Do" list regularly even after you have been admitted; there may be additional documents or requirements you will need to submit.

What about standardized test scores?
Test scores from the SAT I or ACT should be directed to California State University, Bakersfield. Depending on your eligibility index, test scores may be required. Use school code 4110 for the SAT test and 0201 for the ACT test. For more information on these tests, visit www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org .

What if I have taken Advanced Placement (AP) exams?
You may receive college credit for an AP exam score of 3 or higher. If the AP score is not on the high school transcript, you must contact the CollegeBoard and have the results sent directly to CSUB. Students should also inform their advisers during their Orientation that they anticipate receiving AP credit (if they took the test), because this information may affect their placement in English, math and other courses across the curriculum.

What is Provisional Admission to CSUB?
California State University, Bakersfield may provisionally admit first-time freshmen applicants based on their academic preparation through the junior year of high school and plans for the senior year. California State University, Bakersfield will monitor the senior year of study to ensure that those so admitted complete their senior year of studies satisfactorily, including the required college preparatory subjects, and graduate from high school.

When is the deadline to submit my final high school transcript?
Official high school transcripts must be submitted immediately after graduation. The CSUB Admissions and Records Office needs to receive your final transcript no later than July 30th for fall admission. If you have not maintained eligibility, your offer of admission will be withdrawn.

What about other supporting documents?
Other documents may include Test Scores, Residency Questionnaire, and immigration documents such as a copy of your Permanent Resident card, or proof of California residency. Please see the chart below for deadlines by which CSUB needs to receive all other required documents.

If you are admitted for	Final official transcript(s) and/or other supporting documents must be received by
Winter Quarter	January 15
Spring Quarter	March 15
Summer Quarter	June 15
Fall Quarter	July 15th for final HS transcripts

Important Note : Your admission and/or registration may be cancelled if any of the required document(s) is/are not received by the Office of Admissions and Records by the appropriate deadline above.

I've Been Admitted to CSUB, What's Next?
If you have been offered an admission to the University, click HERE to see what your next steps are.


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