Admissions Appeals Process | California State University Monterey Bay

Admissions Appeals Process

If you were not offered admission or if your application was withdrawn because you missed a deadline, you may submit an appeal.

Steps to Appeal

Appeal within 15 business days from the date of the admissions decision
Prepare documentation (see table on this page for more details)
Prepare a letter of appeal outlining any extenuating circumstances you wish to have considered; if applicable
Submit your appeal; access the Appeals From from your CSUMB dashboard
Allow time for processing; this typically takes six weeks
Contact us with questions at admissionsappeals@csumb.edu.

Supporting Documentation and Information

Appeal Type	Supporting Documents Needed
Request to Submit Late Application - First-Year Students	Official high school transcript and college transcript (if applicable) issued by the school within the last two weeks. Official enrollment verification of courses enrolled, or grades (if available) for fall and a statement indicating courses that you are enrolled or plan to enroll for spring. Official ACT or SAT Reasoning test scores.
Request to Submit Late Application - Transfer Students	Official transcripts sent to Cal State Monterey Bay from all colleges/universities attended. Transcripts must be issued within the last two weeks. Official enrollment verification of courses enrolled, or grades (if available) for fall and a statement indicating courses that you are enrolled or plan to enroll for spring. Official Advanced Placement exam scores and International Baccalaureate transcripts if applicable. Military documents if applicable (DD214, Joint Services Transcript (JST), Community College of the Air Force transcript).
Request to Submit Late Fee	Copy of credit card statement, canceled check front and back or money order receipt that indicates payment to Cal State Monterey Bay was made by the deadline.
Request to Submit Late Materials	Transcripts, documents or scores and a statement indicating why you were unable to submit them by the deadline.
Request to Apply as a Lower Division Transfer Student	Official high school transcript issued by the school within the past two weeks, Official ACT or SAT Reasoning test scores, Official transcripts sent to Cal State Monterey Bay from all colleges/universities attended. Transcripts must be issued within the last two weeks. Official enrollment verification of courses enrolled, or grades (if available) for fall and a statement indicating the courses in which you are enrolled or plan to enroll for spring, Official Advanced Placement exam scores and International Baccalaureate transcripts if applicable. Military documents if applicable (DD214, Joint Services Transcript (JST), Community College of the Air Force transcript).
Request to Submit Late Enrollment Certification	Documentation that supports your claim of your inability to submit the online enrollment confirmation deposit by the deadline; see "Request to submit late fee."
Request for Reevaluation of Denied Admission - First Year	Official high school transcript and college transcript (if applicable) provided by the school with grades through fall. Official enrollment verification of courses enrolled, or course grades (if available) for spring. Official ACT or SAT Reasoning test scores.
Request for Reevaluation of Denied Admission - Transfer	Current official transcripts need to be received by CSUMB from all colleges/universities attended, no later than 15 business days from the date of admissions decision notification. Official enrollment verification of courses enrolled, or course grades (if available) for spring. Official Advanced Placement exam scores and International Baccalaureate transcripts if applicable. Military documents if applicable (DD214, Joint Services Transcript (JST), Community College of the Air Force transcript).
Request for Reevaluation of Denied Admission - Graduate	Contact your program for appeal information & requirements.
Request for Reinstatement of admission because offer was canceled or rescinded	Additional official transcripts or documents that were not previously submitted to the Office of Admissions.