Bachelor's degree application steps | California State University Monterey Bay

Steps to apply for a Bachelor's degree

Ready to earn your degree at Cal State Monterey Bay? Whether you’re a first-time freshman or an upper-division transfer student, follow these steps to begin your journey. Earning your undergraduate degree typically takes four years for a first-time freshmen or two years for an upper division transfer student.

- Review bachelor's programs.
- Review admission requirements.
- Review tuition and fees.
- Submit your application on Cal State Apply
- Follow the step-by-step process with Cal State Apply application guide.
Email documents to International Admissions at internationaladmissions@csumb.edu
- Scanned passport photo
- Official transcripts
- Degree-seeking Financial Affidavit
- Proof of funding
Current F-1 visa holders (those already in the U.S.)
- F-1 I-20 Transfer IN Request Form
Please note: Official transcripts and proof of English proficiency can be submitted as unofficial documents for an initial admission decision. However, official documents must be submitted for final admission acceptance.