Application and Admission Process

California State University San Bernardino operates on a quarter system with three academic quarters per year and a summer session. Prospective and continuing students may also choose to attend our summer quarter. The winter quarter begins in January, the spring quarter begins in April and the fall quarter begins in September. The College of Business and Public Administration admits students for all three quarters, but not during summer session. Admission is highly competitive so early submission of your application is recommended. We look forward to receiving your application, whether it's for one of our undergraduate or our graduate programs.

Deadlines

Normally, undergraduate students should submit applications no later than September 2 for fall, November 1 for winter and March 15 for spring. The specific requirements for undergraduate admission are specified in the online application materials. The Admissions Office continues to accept and review applications until enrollment goals have been met. Please be advised that due to enrollment pressures, we anticipate closing many admission categories quickly. Apply early!

If you're a graduate student, the application process takes more times, so please refer to the departments and the University Catalog for more information on specific application requirements and deadlines.

Prospective MBA and MPA Students

There are a number of specific prerequisite, testing and reference requirements for graduate application and admission. The MBA and MPA program sites detail these requirements. Please refer to the University Catalog and Bulletin (available online here) and the MBA site or MPA site for more information before you apply.