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.

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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.

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Transfer
Graduate
International
Returning
Veterans

MEET OUR ADMISSIONS TEAM

Sonya Gaitan
Sonya Gaitan, M.S.Director of Enrollment Services

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Melissa Hernandez, M.S.
Melissa Hernandez, M.S.Senior Admissions OfficerIncoming Student Success Coordinator
Phone: 661-654-2558Email: mhernandez69@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingMelissa Hernandez, M.S.'s Website
Ariana Mondragon, M.P.A.
Ariana Mondragon, M.P.A.Admissions Specialist
Phone: 661-654-6566Email: amondragon2@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingMore About Ariana Mondragon, M.P.A.
Ariana is the Admissions Specialist for undergraduate majors in the Colleges of Arts and Humanities (excluding Communications) and Business & Public Administration.
Rocio "Rocky" Jones
Rocio "Rocky" JonesAdmissions SpecialistTransfer Success Pathway Coordinator
Phone: 661-654-2450Email: rjones9@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingRocio "Rocky" Jones's WebsiteMore About Rocio "Rocky" Jones
Rocky is the Admissions Specialist for all undergraduate majors in the College of SSE (Social Sciences & Education) and for Communication majors in the College of Arts & Humanities.
Christina Johnson, M.S.
Christina Johnson, M.S.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.
Christina is the Admissions Specialist for undergraduate Pre-Health and Public Health majors for the College of NSME (Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering), as well as Interdisciplinary and Undeclared majors. She is also the Coordinator for the Finish in Four, Through in Two Program (formerly known as California Promise Program). 
Julissa Ortega-Flores
Julissa Ortega-FloresAdmissions SpecialistRe-enrollment Assistant
Phone: 661-654-3378Email: jortega-flores@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingJulissa Ortega-Flores's WebsiteMore About Julissa Ortega-Flores
Julissa is the Admissions Specialist for undergraduate majors in the College of NSME (Natural Sciences, Mathematics, & Engineering) excluding Public Health and Pre Health. Julissa also assists with re-enrollment for returning students.

International and Graduate Admissions

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Carmen Padilla, M.S.Senior Graduate &International Admission Officer
Phone: 661-654-6988Email: cpadilla10@csub.eduOffice: Student Services Building
Renee Rugnao
Renee Rugnao, M.S.Graduate & International Admissions Specialist
Phone: 661-654-3392Email: rrugnao@csub.eduOffice: Student Services Building

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

Instagram: @csubadmissions 

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM