Office of Admissions
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions oversees all applications for applicants seeking a first bachelors degree. Applicants seeking a second bachelors or graduate degree should refer to the Graduate Admissions tab.
Our office admits and matriculates those individuals who will strengthen the CSUB campus community and alumni base. The Office of Undergraduate 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 respect for the individual, promotes and encourages growth in 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 13 (extended deadline).
- 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 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 from August 1 - September 15.
- Initial transcripts: Initial transcripts with the 7th semester grades or fall 2024 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 the extended deadline of November 15.
- Final transcripts: Final transcripts with Fall 2024 grades, graduation date, or degree posted due by January 6.
*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 Undergraduate Admissions
California State University, Bakersfield
Office of Undergraduate 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 Team
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS TEAM
Senior Admissions OfficerIncoming Student Success Coordinator
Phone: 661-654-2558Email: mhernandez69@csub.eduOffice: Student Services Building
Admissions & Recruitment Specialist
Phone: 661-654-6566Email: amondragon2@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingMore About Ariana Mondragon, M.P.A.
Admissions & Recruitment Specialist
Phone: 661-654-3392Email: rrugnao@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingRenee Rugnao, M.S.'s WebsiteMore About Renee Rugnao, M.S.
Admissions SpecialistCalifornia Promise Coordinator
Phone: 661-654-2775Email: cjohnson105@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingChristina Johnson, M.S.'s WebsiteMore About Christina Johnson, M.S.
Admissions Support Assistant
Phone: 661-654-3378Email: jortega-flores@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingMore About Julissa Ortega-FloresStart 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.