Transfer Student: Important Dates and Deadlines
CSU Bakersfield makes admissions decision based on self-reported information provided on the Cal State Apply application. All offers of admission will be provisional and admitted students will be required to submit official transcripts in order to verify eligibility. Please make sure to report accurate information on your application! Admission offers may be rescinded/canceled if the combination of GPA, Golden 4, completed courses, test scores or unit count is lower than reported and/or if the admissions document deadline dates are not met.
| Deadlines | Fall 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| General Admissions Requirements Deadline | Must meet General Admissions Requirements by end of Spring 2025 | Must meet General Admissions Requirements by end of Fall 2024 |
| Admissions Application Filing Period: Application filing period via www.calstate.edu/apply |
10/1/2024 to 12/13/2024 (extended deadline) | 8/1/2024 - 8/31/2024 |
| EOP Application Filing Period: Visit the EOP website for more details - www.csub.edu/eop; Transfer students must be enrolled in EOP&S the term prior to transfer to qualify |
10/1/2024 to 1/15/25 | 8/1/2024 - 8/31/2024 |
| EOP Document Deadline: Online recommendation forms and any other supporting documents Note: One recommendation form must be from an EOP&S staff member |
1/31/2025 | 9/15/2024 |
| Initial Official Transcripts & Test Scores: Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, to complete admissions application, verify eligibility and have transfer credit evaluation completed; Need to submit official CLEP, AP or IB test scores if applicable. |
2/17/2025 *Must include Spring 2025 in-progress coursework |
9/30/2024 *Must include Fall 2024 in-progress coursework |
| Traditional BS Nursing CAS Application Filing Period: Visit www.csub.edu/nursing for more details and deadline dates |
10/1/2024 to 1/15/2025 | Closed |
| Intent to Enroll: Submit the enrollment confirmation deposit to secure your place in the entering class |
5/1/2025 | Extended to 11/15/2024 |
| Residency Document Deadline: Submit ONLY if requested; indicated residency forms questionnaire, and/or supporting documents to determine California residency for tuition purposes. |
5/1/2025 | 11/15/2024 |
| Final Official Transcripts & Test Scores: If offered provisional admissions, submit official transcripts from all college and universities attended with final semester grades posted and with degree awarded; Need to submit all official CLEP, AP and/or IB test scores if applicable. |
7/1/2025 *Must include final grades for Spring 2025 coursework |
1/6/2025 *Must include final grades for Fall 2024 coursework |
| Registration for Classes: Students provisional admitted to the university whose admissions has been validated, all transfer coursework and/or test scores are posted, may begin registering for classes once they have meet with an academic advisor. |
Begins June 2, 2025 | Begins November 12, 2024 |
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New Student Orientation: |
July/August 2025 | |
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First Day of Classes |
August 25, 2025 | January 21, 2025 |