Steps for Newly Admitted Certificate Students

1. Log in to CSULB Single Sign-On and select MyCSULB Student Center. Throughout your time as a student, you'll use this hub to review your financial aid information, register for classes, check your account balance, and more.
2. In the Admissions section, select “Accept/Decline.”
3. Follow the instructions to Accept/Decline Admission Offer.

For support, visit Using MyCSULB: Admissions.

• What is “Provisional Admission”?
  Post-baccalaureate certificate applicants may be offered admission on a provisional basis if certain requirements (such as the baccalaureate degree) are in progress at the time of admission. These requirements must be completed prior to enrollment in the program, and failure to meet these requirements will result in the rescission of the admission offer.
   
• What steps do I need to take if I was offered “Provisional Admission”?
  If you were offered “provisional admission,” you must submit to Enrollment Services a final official transcript showing the conferral date for your baccalaureate degree as follows:

• If you were offered provisional admission for the spring semester, you must submit the final official transcript no later than January 15.
• If you were offered provisional admission for the fall semester, you must submit the final official transcript no later than August 15.

After receipt of the final transcript, the admission decision will be audited to ensure all requirements have been met. If the requirements have not been met, you will receive notification that the offer of admission has been rescinded. Students will be allowed to enroll for classes prior to receipt of the transcript; however, if proof of degree completion is not received by the deadline, classes will be administratively dropped.

Check with your Academic Advisor if you have questions regarding the courses you are required to take to complete your certificate. 

The Schedule of Classes is published online for each term.  By selecting the appropriate term, you can view the offerings by Academic Subject or by College. The lists are updated regularly to reflect changes. You can view the requirements for your program and the course descriptions in the University Catalog.

• Schedule of Classes
• Final Exam Schedule
• University Catalog

Students register for classes through their MyCSULB Student Center. Each semester, you will receive a registration appointment via email. It is imperative that you have a current email address listed in your Student Center in order to receive your appointment.  Your registration appointment will announce the day and time you can begin to register for classes.

• How and When to Register
• University Catalog
• Using MyCSULB
• Registration & Records Office

Make sure to review the Tuition and Fees webpage for costs and payment dates. Payment is due within 30 days of registration or by the pre-semester payment deadline, whichever date comes first unless you qualify for a financial aid deferment. Research the Financial Aid loan options that may be available to help you fund your education. 

CSULB students are required to maintain a current email address on file with the university and to check their email regularly as the university uses email as the official means of communication.  Activate your BeachMail account here.

MyCSULB is your online center for class registration, financial aid awards and personalized student account information. CANVAS is CSULB’s online learning environment that includes online course catalogs, virtual classrooms, resources and more. Take some time to learn about these online tools as you will be using them often during your time at CSULB.

• Using MyCSULB
• Using CANVAS

Explore CSULB! Learn about parking options and view a campus map (pdf) to orient yourself with the CSULB!

Fall Deadline: June 1
Spring Deadline: December 1

All incoming students are required to comply with CSU Immunization Policy. Learn more about immunization policies and requirements via Student Health Services. 

The Graduate Studies Resource Center (GSRC), located in Library 504, provides resources for post-baccalaureate students, including: writing support, study space, and funding opportunities for student scholarships and travel grants for students to attend academic conferences. The GSRC also offers workshops and hosts graduate events such as their annual Graduate Research Conference, Graduate and Professional Schools Fair, and Graduate Writing Institute.