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Admissions & Student Outreach

Important Dates & Deadlines

Spring Admission

August 1 - September 30, 2024 - Application Filing Period 

October 1 -The financial aid applications open. FAFSA for US Citizens and eligible non citizens, CADA for AB540 eligible students, and all students are encouraged to complete the CSUSM Scholarship Application.

October 15 - Initial official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance). Check your 'to do' list in MyCSUSM. 

Mid-November - Admission Notifications Begin (will continue on a rolling basis, check your MyCSUSM and email)

December 1 - Intent to Enroll Deadline 

January 15 - Final official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance)

 

Fall Admission

October 1 - June 15, 2024 - Application Filing Period (Please note: Nursing program closed on November 30. Biological Sciences (all options) and Second Bachelor programs closed on December 15). 

October 1 -The financial aid applications open. FAFSA for US Citizens and eligible non citizens, CADA for AB540 eligible students, and all students are encouraged to complete the CSUSM Scholarship Application.

Late December/Early January - Admission Notifications Begin (will continue on a rolling basis, check your MyCSUSM and email)

Document deadlines vary depending on your application date; please review your Student Center in MyCSUSM for your specific deadline 

  • February 15: Initial document deadline - submit all official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance)- Students who applied by December 31
  • March 15: Initial document deadline - submit all official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance) transcripts- Students who applied in January
  • April 30: Initial document deadline - submit all official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance)- Students who applied between February and April 26
  • June 1: Initial document deadline - submit all official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance)- Students who applied after April 26

Students who applied after May 31 must submit transcripts and test scores as soon as possible, but no later than July 15. Official transcripts must be final and include all final grades for purposes of admission.

June 1 - Intent to Enroll Deadline 

  • Students admitted after June 1 are strongly encouraged to accept their offer of admission as soon as possible to facilitate a positive start to the fall semester. Enrollment begins June 10 for transfers and June 24 for first year students.

July 15 - Final official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance)