Office of Admissions
The Office of Admission oversees all applications for undergraduate, international, and graduate applicants, including those seeking a first or second bachelor’s degree, teaching credentials, master’s degrees, and doctoral programs.
Our office admits and matriculates those individuals who will strengthen the CSUB campus community and alumni base. The Office of Admissions is here to help you through the admissions process when you are ready to get started.
Our mission is to achieve Excellence through high-quality service to students, the campus community, and the general public, in an environment that fosters individual respect and promotes growth and success for all students.
FALL 2025 APPLICATIONS - NOW CLOSED
We are accepting applications for first-time freshmen, lower-division transfers, upper-division transfers, and those who hold ADT’s.
- Application filing period: CSUB admissions application for non-impacted programs is open via Cal State Apply from October 1 - December 1.
- Initial transcripts: Initial transcripts are due by February 17.
- Intent to enroll: All students intending to enroll at CSUB must submit the non-refundable $100 deposit or fee waiver by May 1.
- Final transcripts: Final transcripts with Spring 2025 grades, graduation date, or degree posted due by July 1.
*Application deadlines for special populations such Veterans, Returning Students, as well as graduate programs vary. Visit Cal State Apply for additional information.
SPRING 2026 APPLICATIONS - CLOSED
We are accepting applications for first-time freshmen, lower-division transfers, upper-division transfers, and those who hold ADT’s.
- Application filing period: CSUB admissions application for non-impacted programs is open from August 1 - August 31.
- Initial transcripts: Initial transcripts with the 7th semester grades or spring 2025 semester grades are due by September 30.
- Intent to enroll: All students intending to enroll at CSUB must submit the non-refundable $100 deposit or fee waiver by October 31.
- Final transcripts: Final transcripts with Fall 2025 grades, graduation date, or degree posted due by January 5.
*Application deadlines for special populations such Veterans, Returning Students, as well as graduate programs vary. Visit Cal State Apply for additional information.
Contact the Office of Admissions
California State University, Bakersfield
Office of Admissions
Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Support
Student Services Building, 47SA
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022
Phone: (661) 654-3036
Fax: (661) 654-3389
Email: admissions@csub.edu
Intagram: @csubadmissions
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Meet Our Admissions Team
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Senior Admissions OfficerIncoming Student Success Coordinator
Phone: 661-654-2558Email: mhernandez69@csub.eduOffice: Student Services Building
Admissions Specialist
Phone: 661-654-6566Email: amondragon2@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingMore About Ariana Mondragon, M.P.A.
Admissions SpecialistTransfer Success Pathway Coordinator
Phone: 661-654-2450Email: rjones9@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingRocio "Rocky" Jones's WebsiteMore About Rocio "Rocky" Jones
Admissions SpecialistFinish in Four, Through in Two Coordinator
Phone: 661-654-2775Email: cjohnson105@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingChristina Johnson, M.S.'s WebsiteMore About Christina Johnson, M.S.
Admissions SpecialistRe-enrollment Assistant
Phone: 661-654-3378Email: jortega-flores@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingJulissa Ortega-Flores's WebsiteMore About Julissa Ortega-FloresInternational and Graduate Admissions
Senior Graduate &International Admission Officer
Phone: 661-654-6988Email: cpadilla10@csub.eduOffice: Student Services Building
Graduate & International Admissions SpecialistConcurrent Enrollment Specialist
Phone: 661-654-3392Email: rrugnao@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingRenee Rugnao's WebsiteStart Your Journey Informed
The more you know, the more prepared you'll be. We've put together a collection of links to important information you need during your college search and throughout the admissions process.