Returning Student: FAQ

No. You must have attended CSUB during the semester in which you applied and were admitted.
Yes. If you enrolled in your first semester, petitioned for withdrawal, were approved to withdraw from your courses after the add/drop period of that term and received "W" (withdrawal) grade(s), you are considered a returning student.

Financial holds will not prevent a returning student from reapplying or being admitted to the University, but will prevent a returning student from registering for classes or receiving financial aid in a subsequent semester. Any financial obligations to the university must be satisfied prior to course enrollment.

For assistance please visit: Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships or the Office of Student Financial Services.

If you left CSUB on academic probation, you are still eligible to reapply to the university.
If you were academically disqualified from CSUB, you will need to petition for reinstatement and reapply for admission.

No. After earning your degree, you are considered an alumna/alumnus. If you wish to return to complete an additional degree, credential, or certificate, you will need to reapply to the program/major you wish to study and adhere to all admissions requirements, dates and deadlines.

For more information on graduate programs visit the Graduate Student Center.

No, you are not considered a returning student at CSUB if you were enrolled at another CSU campus? You are considered a new transfer student and must meet the upper division transfer requirements at the time of your admissions application.
No, you would not be considered a returning student if you participated in the CSUB Dual/Concurrent or Summer program enrollment.

You may schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to view your Degree Audit in your Student Center in myCSUB. The degree audit will display your completed and remaining requirements.

Click here to find your Academic Advising Center.

"Catalog rights" is a term used to define a set of requirements as established in the University catalog for a specific year, in which a student must satisfy to qualify for a degree. As long as a student maintains continuous enrollment at CSUB, or a combination of CSU campuses and California Community College, his/her catalog rights are protected, and thus his/her catalog term(s) for the graduation requirements listed above, are protected.

Click her to visit the CSUB Campus Catalog.

The commencement ceremony is an important tradition but it does not determine the awarding of your degree and issuance of a diploma. In order to earn your degree, all requirements must be complete. Any outstanding requirement will result in the cancellation of your graduation application.