Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between a B.A. degree and a B.S. degree?
- Do I have to get a C in all my courses to graduate?
- What is a PAWS report/printout?
- Which concentration should I choose?
- How do I declare a concentration?
- Can I minor in Business Administration?
- Courses from the community college have not yet transferred. What classes should I take my first quarter?
- How many classes should I take each quarter?
- I have 76 units. Why can’t I take a 300-level business or concentration course?
- Can I graduate in four years?
- How many units can I take in one quarter?
- How do I get a course overload?
- How do I add a class?
- How do I add/drop after the census date?
- There is a Progress to Degree Audit hold on my registration. What should I do?
- What is a grad check?
- I received an "F" in a class. Can I take it over and “erase” the F?
- Who do I see about internship opportunities?
- How can I get a second Bachelor's degree?
- How do I earn department honors?
- How many guests can I bring to Commencement?
- Classes in my concentration are not being offered next quarter, what should I do?
- Where can I find information on the MBA program?
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Q: What is the difference between a B.A. degree and a B.S. degree?
The primary difference between a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor
of Science degree is the total units required. A minimum of 180 units
are required for a B.A., while a minimum of 198 units are required for
the B.S. degree.
Q: Do I have to get a "C" in
all my courses to graduate?
A cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be maintained while completing coursework
at CSUSB. However, all courses taken within the College of Business and
Public Administration must be passed with a grade of “C” or
better.
Q: What is a PAWS report?
PAWS is a Program Advising Worksheet for Students. It is an
automated credit summary for undergraduate students that provides a listing
of all coursework required to graduate from CSUSB. Once admitted to CSUSB it takes up to six weeks to generate a PAWS report.
Q: Which concentration should I choose?
Choose a concentration that encompasses your interests. Meet
with Department Chairs and faculty to learn more about career opportunities.
Q: How do I declare a concentration?
If you are ready to declare a concentration, complete the CHANGE
OF MAJOR form. This form is available in Records, Registration, and Evaluations, or in the CBPA Advising and Resource Center (Jack Brown Hall, Room 134);
there is a $4.00 fee.
Q: Can I minor in Business Administration?
Students with a major in Business Administration cannot minor
in Business. Business majors can, however, obtain a minor in another concentration.
For example, if you are majoring in Business Administration with a concentration
in Accounting, a minor in Finance can be declared. For details, contact
the department which offers the minor.
Students with majors in other disciplines (e.g. Health Science) can earn a minor in Business Administration. For details, contact the Student Affairs Advisor in Jack Brown Hall, Room 134.
Q: Courses from the community college have not yet transferred. What classes
should I take my first quarter?
As a Business Administration major, there are 17 lower and
upper division business classes that must be completed. If you have not
yet completed the lower division requirements, then take those classes first (e.g. ACCT 211, MGMT 230, INFO 102, 103).
If you are at junior standing (60 semester transferable units; 90 quarter units), and have completed the lower division business requirements, then a first quarter schedule should incorporate classes in the upper division area (e.g. MGMT 302, PA 315, MKTG 305, etc.).
As a community college transfer, there will also be four general education classes to complete; these classes are non-transferable from the community college. They are the integrative capstone and upper division writing requirements. Under the GE listing, they are categories B5, C5, and D5. The upper division writing requirement is GE category F1.
To maintain a balanced schedule, register for one class from each of these areas quarterly, along with upper division business and concentration classes.
For assistance preparing quarterly schedules, please visit a faculty advisor or the CBPA Advising and Resource Center in Jack Brown Hall, Room 134.
Q: How many classes should I take each quarter?
It depends. Students working full-time may find that one or two classes (8 units) will be plenty. For new students that are accustomed to the semester
system, 3 classes (12 units) are recommended for the first quarter. On the other hand, students working part-time may want
to consider 2 to 4 classes (8 to 16 units) per quarter.
Students receiving financial aid must be enrolled in at least 12 units each quarter.
Q: I have 76 units. Why can’t I take a 300-level
business or concentration course?
A minimum of 89.9 quarter units (junior standing) must be completed
prior to enrolling in any 300 level course. Anyone below the required number of units will be unable to reigster for any upper division (300 level) course.
Q: Can I graduate in four years?
Yes, if you follow the roadmap that has been established for
your concentration. Check the CBPA website under Student Resources for
sample roadmaps for 4-, 5-, and 6-year plans.
Q: How many units can I take one quarter?
19.5 is the maximum amount of units students can take without approval.
Registering for more than 19.5 units is considered a course overload
and requires approval from the Student Affairs Advisor.
Students receiving financial aid must be enrolled in at least 12 units each quarter.
Q: How do I get a course overload?
Permission to enroll in more than 19.5 units is considered
a course overload. To qualify, you must have at least a 3.0 GPA (cumulative and previous quarter). Course overloads are approved at the beginning of each quarter. For more information, visit the CBPA Advising and Resource Center in Jack Brown Hall,
Room 134.
Q: How do I add a class?
ADDING AN OPEN CLASS:
- During the first week - students may add open classes via My Coyote.
- During the second week - classes may be added with the permission of the instructor.
- During the third week - students will need the permission of the instructor and the Department Chair (of the class).
ADDING A CLOSED CLASS:
- During the first three weeks of the quarter, students may add a closed class with the permission of the instructor and the Department Chair (of the class).
Q: How do I add/drop after the census date?
Census date (3rd week of classes) is the last day to add and/or
drop classes without permission.
TO ADD A CLASS AFTER THE CENSUS DATE:
- Obtain a Petition To Add After the Census Date form. Petitions to Add are available in Records, Jack Brown Hall, Room 278, or Jack Brown Hall, Room 134.
- Attach supporting documentation.
- Complete the form, obtaining all necessary signatures from: the instructor of the course, the Department Chair of the course, and the Associate Dean of the course for which you are trying to add. Business classes require the Student Affairs Advisor approval (Jack Brown Hall, Room 134).
- Submit the petition to Records, Registration and Evaluations in University Hall.
TO DROP A CLASS AFTER THE CENSUS DATE:
- Obtain a Petition To Drop After the Census Date form from Records, JB-278, or JB-404.
- Complete the form, obtaining all necessary signatures from: the instructor of the course, the Department Chair of the course, and the Student Affairs Advisor in the College of Business and Public Administration (Jack Brown Hall, Room 134).
- Attach supporting documentation.
- Submit the petition to Records, Registration and Evaluations in University Hall.
PLEASE NOTE: PETITIONS TO DROP WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED FOR FAILURE TO DROP
A CLASS VIA MY COYOTE PRIOR TO CENSUS, OR FOR POOR PERFORMANCE. PETITIONS
TO DROP ARE FOR EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES; SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST
ACCOMPANY YOUR REQUEST.
Q: There is a Progress to Degree Audit hold on my registration. What should
I do?
Students between 60 and 135 earned units will have a PROGRESS
TO DEGREE AUDIT hold prior to registering for the Spring quarter.
This is an advising hold and requires the following action:
- Obtain an Advising Release Form (Available in Jack Brown Hall, Room 134, 278, or the Department of your concentration).
- Meet with a faculty advisor in the Department of your concentration for advising. All Departments and faculty office hourse are located on the 4th floor of Jack Brown Hall.
- Once advised, have the faculty advisor sign an Advising Release Form.
- Return the signed Advising Release Form to the Department office and the hold will be cleared.
If you are Business Administration major, but have not declared a concentration, seek advising from the Advising and Resource Center in Jack Brown Hall, Room 134.
Q: What is a grad check?
Prior to graduation, all students must file a Graduation Requirement
Check. Graduation checks are processed in Records, and should be completed
one academic year prior to graduation. The grad check is a review of all classes
and requirements that are necessary to complete the degree. Fees and deadlines apply.
Q: I received an "F" in a class. Can I take it over and “erase” the
F?
Classes can be repeated and then discounted. A Petition to
Discount a Repeated Grade should be filed when the course has been repeated,
and the new grade has been earned. When discounted, the first grade is
excluded from the grade point average calculation. The first attempt will
remain on the transcript with the repeat (discount) noted. Students may
repeat a course only once in order to have the first grade discounted.
Grades may be discounted for up to 5 different courses. For further details,
or for discount forms, please contact the Office of Records, Registration
and Evaluations in University Hall, Room 171.
Q: Who do I see about internship opportunities?
If you are interested in learning about internships, please
contact Angie Webb (Jack Brown Hall, Room 105), visit the Department
of your concentration, or click the Internships link at the top of this page.
Q: How can get a second Bachelor's degree?
Once a Bachelor's degree is earned, students must re-apply
to continue their education. Whether it's a second Bachelor's Degree,
a Master's Degree, or a certificate, those with degrees must apply to CSUSB as a Graduate
level student. For further information regarding graduate admission,
contact Admissions and Student Recruitment at (909) 537-5188, or click on the Admissions link at the top of this page.
Q: How do I earn Department Honors?
Students with high GPA's in their concentration have the opportunity
to earn department honors. Students earning department honors will receive cords
for the graduation ceremony, and will be noted in the Commencement
program. Because honors requirements vary, please check with the Department of your concentration
for qualifications, applications, and deadlines.
Q: How many guests can I bring to Commencement?
Commencement guests are determined by the number of total graduates
relative to available seating in the Coussoulis Arena. Typically, each graduate is given 5 or
6 tickets for guests. December graduates may receive more guest tickets
because this ceremony is typically smaller than the June ceremony. Further
details for each ceremony will be available on the Commencement website.
Q: Classes in my concentration are not being offered next quarter, what
should I do?
Departments have established roadmaps for each concentration.
Roadmaps are important because some classes may not be offered every quarter.
If you are graduating and need a course, meet with the Department Chair
of your concentration. Occasionally course substitutions are allowed to
meet concentration requirements. Students are encouraged to meet with either a faculty advisor or the Advising and Resource Center advisors (Jack Brown Hall, Room 134) on a quarterly basis.
Q: Where can I find information on the MBA program?
To learn more about our Master's in Business Administration,
contact Beth Flynn, Program Director, at (909) 537-5703, or click the Majors and Programs link at the top of this page. Did you know that our Entrepreneur graduate program has been ranked by
Entrepreneur Magazine and The Princeton Review number 4 in the nation?
In fact, our Entrepreneur graduate program was the top-ranked public
program in the entire United States!
