Visit this page for the latest term deadlines for Admissions, Registration, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Fee Payments, and Graduation. For information on university holidays and future academic years, refer to the Academic Affairs Calendar.
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Reinstatement Petition Process:
Students that are disqualified must complete all 3 steps below if considering returning to CSULB.
For all steps and instructions, visit Academic Standing and Appeals.
Cal State Apply:
August 31
CSULB Petition and Transcripts:
October 1
Cal State Apply:
December 2
CSULB Petition and Transcripts:
February 15
| Event | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule of Classes | Mar. 11, 2024 | Oct. 7, 2024 |
| Residency Reclassification Deadline Last day to submit the CSU Residence Questionnaire to be reclassified as a California resident for tuition purposes. | Apr. 2, 2024 | Nov. 1, 2024 |
| Continuing student (First Wave) registration begins Registration appointment times are based on graduation status, class level, and units earned. Learn more via First Wave Registration. | Apr. 8, 2024 | Nov. 4, 2024 |
| New graduate student and returning student registration | May - Sept. | December |
| Educational Leave Deadline Last day to file an Application for Educational Leave for the semester. (After this deadline, applications are considered by exception only and an appeal with a $10 missed deadline fee is required. Late applications will be considered only until the last day of the semester during which the educational leave is taken.) | Dec. 24, 2024 | May 23, 2025 |
| New undergraduate student registration New first-year and transfer students register at SOAR. | June - Aug. | Dec. - Jan. |
| CSU Visitor/Concurrent Enrollment Deadline | Aug. 1, 2024 | Jan. 2, 2025 |
| Petition for Exception to Maximum Unit Load First day you can register for more than 18 units. An approved petition is required. | Aug. 5, 2024 | Jan. 2, 2025 |
| Waitlist Deadline Last day of waitlist auto-enrollment. After this date, waitlists are no longer used. | Aug. 5, 2024 | Jan. 6, 2025 |
| First day of classes A $25 late registration fee will apply for initial registration starting this date or later. | Aug. 26, 2024 | Jan. 21, 2025 |
| Open University Enrollment | Aug. 26, 2024 | Jan. 21, 2025 |
| Last day to add or drop classes without approval Deadline to add or swap a class without approval. Deadline to drop a class without receiving a W. Deadline to drop and receive a refund for reduction in calculated charges. All changes must be completed in MyCSULB Student Center by 10 p.m. |
For information about additional academic sessions, choose a category below:
Students may still submit 2024-2025 FAFSA/CADAA forms after the priority deadline!
The priority deadline to apply for aid was May 2, 2024. Students are still encouraged to apply for aid for the 2024-2025 academic year through June 30, 2025 but may not be eligible for certain types of aid (including CSULB or California state-funded aid) since the priority deadline has passed.
| Event | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Aid Applications Open First day to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application for financial aid for the following academic year. | Dec. 31, 2023 | File the 2024 - 2025 FAFSA or DREAM App. | TBD |
| Priority Application Deadline Applications must be submitted by 10 p.m. If you submit your application after this day, you will not be eligible for CSULB or California state financial aid, but you may still be eligible for federal grants, loans, or other scholarships. | May 2, 2024 (All Students) | Aug. 31, 2024 (New Students for Spring Only) | TBD |
| Deadline to submit requested documents | June 28, 2024 (All Students) | Dec. 31, 2024 (New Students for Spring Only) | TBD |
| Award notifications sent to new students | April 17, 2024 | Beginning October 2024 | TBD |
| Award notifications sent to continuing students | June - July 2024 | June - July 2024 | TBD |
| Disbursement begins Most financial aid funds are applied toward any outstanding charges, including any installment plans. The first possible date funds can be released is 10 days before the first day of classes each semester. | Aug. 16, 2024 | January 13, 2025 | TBD |
BeachScholarships Application Periods:
CSULB is proud to offer several scholarships to help students cover the costs of their education. These funds come from a variety of university, federal, state, and private sources--but unlike loans, they do not have to be repaid. Opportunities are available for new and continuing students. Learn more about scholarships.
| Event | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| First Fee Payment Deadline (fall only) Deadline for students who registered April 8 - June 30, 2024 to make a deposit, accept financial aid, or pay tuition in full. See Tuition and Fees: Payment Deadlines. | July 17, 2024 | N/A |
| Fee Payment Deadline Fees are due 30 days after registration or by this deadline, whichever occurs first. Your payment due date is available on MyCSULB Student Center. If you register after this day, your fees will be due the next day. (A $10 late payment fee will be assessed on balances past due after this day.) | Aug. 14, 2024 | Jan. 8, 2025 |
| Event | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline to drop and receive a full refund Drop all classes by this day to receive a full refund. Starting the first day of classes, students who drop all their classes will owe prorated fees based on the date of withdrawal. See “Refunds” on the Tuition and Fees webpage for more information. | Aug. 25, 2024 | Jan. 20, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop and receive a refund for reduction in calculated charges This is the same day as the last day to add, swap, or drop a class without approval. All changes must be completed in MyCSULB Student Center by 10 p.m. |
The deadline to apply to graduate depends on the term you plan to graduate. Applications begin the year before your expected graduation term and end during the fall or spring term preceding your graduation date. (For example, the application window for students graduating in Spring 2023 is March 2 - Oct. 15, 2022.)
| Expected Graduation Term | Application Deadline | Application Window |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | March 1 | Oct. 16 - March 1 |
| Winter | March 1 | Oct. 16 - March 1 |
| Spring | Oct. 15 | March 2 - Oct. 15 |
| Summer | Oct. 15 | March 2 - Oct. 15 |
For eligibility and instructions, refer to: