Fall Admission
Who Can Apply?
CSUSB will accept Fall 2025 Undergraduate Applications to all programs from First-Year and Transfer students.
If you are not sure if you qualify for the Fall 2025 term. Please use these resources:
First-Year Student Admission RequirementsTransfer Student Admission Requirements
When to Apply: Fall Application Deadlines
| Category | Application Opens | Application Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Impacted Majors | 10/01/2024 |
12/16/2024 For more information on our Impacted Major, please review the following information: Freshman Impaction RequirementsTransfer Impaction Requirements |
| Non-Impacted Majors | 10/01/2024 |
12/16/2024* *Please note this deadline will exclude impacted majors. You may reference our impacted majors in the row above. |
| Returning and Veteran Applicants | 10/01/2024 |
06/30/2025* *An extended deadline of June 30th will be available for qualified Recently Released Veteran Applicants and Returning CSUSB students. If you are not sure If you qualify as either of these special populations, please review the following pages: |
Already applied? See all deadlines here:
First-Year DeadlinesTransfer Deadlines
Where to Apply: Cal State Apply
All applications to any of the 23 California State University campuses, including Cal State, San Bernardino are submitted through Cal State Apply. Cal State Apply is a resource for gathering information about particular campuses and programs, understanding impaction requirements and for submission of your application.
Use this direct link to access all CSUSB application programs Cal State Apply CSUSB Programs
How to Apply: Application Resources
CSU Resources
Cal State Apply is a Centralized Application Service (CAS) that simplifies the process of applying to California State University (CSU) programs. You start by selecting the programs you wish to apply to, then you submit one application that includes all necessary materials. Once received by Cal State Apply, your application and materials are transmitted to all of your selected programs.
Cal State Apply Applicant Help CenterCal State Apply Quick Start Information and FAQs
CSU First-Year Application Guide CSU Transfer Application Guide
What is needed to Apply: Student Checklists
When you are ready to complete your application to Cal State San Bernardino through Cal State Apply, be sure to have the following items on hand.
First-Year Student Application ChecklistTransfer Student Application Checklist
- Unofficial transcripts
- Test scores: SAT, ACT, AP or IB (if applicable)
- Your Social Security number (if applicable)
- Your citizenship status
- A method of payment
- Your parent's citizenship status
- Annual income: Your parent's if you are a dependent; your income if you are independent
- EOP Applicants Only: Your parent's employment background and two recommendations
- Unofficial transcripts
- Test scores: SAT, ACT, AP or IB (if applicable)
- Your Social Security number (if applicable)
- Your citizenship status
- A method of payment
- Annual income: Your parent's if you are a dependent; your income if you are independent
- EOP Applicants Only: Your parent's employment background and two recommendations