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CSU Monterey Bay

Official telephone: (831) 582-5100
Fax number: (831) 582-3783

Website: csumb.edu

Screen last updated on: August 8, 2008

The admissions information below is valid for the 2008-09 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

David Linnevers,
Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Contacting the office:

831 582-3738
831 582-3783 (fax)
admissions@csumb.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

yes

Final filing date for fall:

March 1st

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

yes

Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall:

34%

Application fee:

$55

Can the application fee be waived?

yes

Are refunds available on the application fee?

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

Admissions requirements:

Eligibility is dependent on GPA and Test Scores.

3.0 and above, no test scores needed

3.0 and below test score are required

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

required

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

neither required nor recommended

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I or ACT required of some

School's test preference:

no preference

Aside from admissions, test scores are used for:

placement

Dates test scores should be received:

July 15 at the latest for SAT I/ACT, July 15 at the latest for SAT II

High school units required or recommended:

Art:	1 required, 1 recommended
English:	4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language:	2 required, 2 recommended
History:	1 required, 1 recommended
Lab:	2 required, 2 recommended
Math:	3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies:	1 required, 1 recommended
Academic electives:	1 required, 1 recommended
Total:	15 required, 15 recommended

Special requirements for admission to specific programs:

1 year of College Prep U.S. History or College Prep U.S. History / Government required.

Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible:

EOP

School has formalized early decision program:

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report very important
class rank not considered
recommendations not considered
standardized test scores very important
essay not considered

Nonacademic criteria:

interview not considered
extracurricular activities not considered
character/personal qualities not considered
alumni/ae relationship not considered
geographical residence not considered
state residency considered
religious affiliation/commitment not considered
minority affiliation not considered
volunteer work not considered
work experience not considered

Admissions is need blind:

yes

Average secondary school GPA:

3.09

Test taken by majority of applicants:

SAT I

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

95%

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

on a rolling basis

Acceptance of admission:

no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Number of completed applications received:

7,261

Number of applicants offered admission:

5,000 (69%)

Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled:

746 (15%)

School has a waiting list policy:

Percent of freshmen who came from public schools:

83%

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

Tuition deposit amount:

$100, nonrefundable; If you have been in attendance at CSUMB during either of the two preceding semesters, you qualify as a continuing student and do not need to reapply or pay the $55 application fee. After an absence of two or more semesters, an application and fee are necessary when re-entering CSUMB, but applications are not required for students desiring to enroll only in extension or intersession.

Room deposit amount:

$125, refundable until June 30; Q: What is the security deposit for?
A: The security deposit is to cover any damages that are done to the room at the time of checkout. For example, if the carpets are dirty or paint is peeled off the door, the security deposit will go towards those damages. If no damages occur, the deposit carries over year to year. If you leave with no damages, the deposit is refunded.

Q: How and where do I make a payment for housing?
A: There are two options for housing payments. You can either pay at the Campus Service Center (located in Building 47) or you can pay online through SmartPay at http://onestop.csumb.edu .

Q: Are meal plans required for students living in the Residence Halls or North Quad Suites?
A: Currently all students who live in student housing, unless they live in an apartment (Building 301 or in Frederick Park) are required to purchase a meal plan.

Q: When are my housing fees due?
A: By default, all housing fees are due prior to check in; Financial Aid students may have their payment of their fees deferred until 2-3 months after the start of the semester (spring, April 1st; fall, November 1st).

Q: Can I defer my deposit and/or reservation fees?
A: No, there are no deferments for deposits or reservation fees.

Q: Can I get my money refunded if I decide not to live on-campus?
A: You can get your money refunded only if you cancel before the Cancellation Deadline.

Q: Can parents or guardians who pay for their children's housing, obtain information about their account?
A: Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and for security reasons, our office cannot disclose any information about your child's housing and account. However, a waiver form can be filed by the student with the Office of Residential Life so that parents are granted access to their child's housing information.

Q: What are Otter Bucks?
A: CSUMB offers an optional flexible spending account that can be used at a variety of venues and for services on campus. With the purchase of optional Otter Bucks, you can access the cashless convenience of debit card purchases at CSUMB. Otter Bucks are accepted at the Otter Bay Café, Otter Express, Dining Commons, Black Box Cabaret, the University Bookstore, washer/dryers in the residence halls and select copy and vending machines.

Admission may be deferred:

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