What's Next?
Thanks for submitting your application to CSU Bakersfield. Over the next few months, special attention will be given to reviewing each application. Your CSUB ID# will be sent to the email you provided on your application within 3 weeks of submitting your admissions application. Please note this is a mass email, it may end up in your spam folder. E-mail is our official means of communication, so it is important to check your email regularly.
There are a few steps you can take to make sure you have a smooth admissions experience:
- Activate your myCSUB portal using the CSUB ID# provided via email.
- Check myCSUB portal regularly for updates to your admission status, and for any items noted on your "To Do" list. Send any official documents listed on your "To Do List" as initiated by the deadline.
- Submit official transcripts with fall grades posted by February 16th for Fall admissions and September 15 for Spring admissions.
Initial provisional admission decisions will be based on the course information you reported on your application. Provisional admission as a transfer student is based on:
- Completion of the Golden 4 coursework by the end of spring (for fall admission) or the end of summer (for spring admission), with a grade of "C-" or higher
- Overall GPA of a 2.00 for all transferable coursework for CA residents and a 2.40 for non-CA residents
- In good standing at the last institution attended
Admission Decisions
CSUB will release admission decisions for Spring 2024 applicants in two waves to all students who applied by the November 30th deadline.
Wave One:
CSUB will offer provisional admission to a select number of applicants in late September for our Spring 2024 incoming class. If you are admitted, you will receive an email communication and may view your offer of admission on your myCSUB portal.
For students who do not receive an early admissions decision, this is not a denial decision. We would just like to review your application more in-depth, please be patient with us.
Wave Two:
In October/November, CSUB will release all remaining admission decisions for students who applied by the August 31st deadline. All on-time applicants who did not receive a decision in December will receive an email communication and their admission status will be updated in their myCSUB portal on this date.
Applications Received After August 31:
Beginning November, our team will begin to evaluate applications that were received after the August 31st deadline. These decisions will be released on a rolling basis until complete.
Initial Documents and Transcripts
The following documents must be received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than close of business on February 16th for Fall and September 15th for Spring admissions:
- Initial official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Official test scores (if needed for admission) from AP (Advanced Placement) exams, IB (International Baccalaureate) exams, or CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams
- If you are a U.S. Veteran or military service member, a copy of your DD214 or a letter from your commanding officer
- Check myCSUB portal on a weekly basis, any needed documents will be posted to your To Do List and it is your responsibility to submit these documents by the posted deadline.
Please note: Electronic delivery is the preferred delivery method. Verify with your school if an electronic transcript is available. Electronic transcripts can be provided through external or third-party vendors (Credential Solutions, eTranscriptCA, National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, etc.). When ordering your transcript, choose California State University Bakersfield as the intended recipient from the school name dropdown. If California State University Bakersfield is not listed, use incomingtranscripts@csub.edu as the recipient email address.
If you select to mail your transcript, ensure the transcript is in an envelope sealed by your school and addressed to:
CSU Bakersfield
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Records, 47SA
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022
Admission Status Check
Check your myCSUB portal for the latest information on your admission status. Failure to adhere to requirements or meet the posted deadline dates may void the processing of your admissions application.
Fall admission notices will be available by mid-February and Spring notices by October/November in your myCSUB portal. Your student portal is where you can view admissions information, financial aid information, To Do List, any holds on your account and eventually register and pay for classes.
If you are denied admission, or if you miss an admission deadline, it is unlikely that our decision will be reversed on appeal unless you have serious and extenuating circumstances. Learn about our appeals process.
Denied Students
Initial provisional admission decisions at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) are based on the applicant's self-reported academic information reported on the admissions application and/or initial transcripts. CSUB may provisionally admit applicants until all eligibility requirements and deadlines have been met and verified with the appropriate documentation.
If your application for admission was denied or your offer of provisional admission has been withdrawn or canceled you may submit an Admissions Appeal along with documentation to support your appeal within 15 days.
Click here for more information on submitting an Admissions Appeal.
Connect to our Transfer Resource Center (TRC) for assistance with connecting to CSUB campus and to ensure you have a seamless transition to the university.
