Academically Disqualified (DQ) from CSUMB
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students who have been academically disqualified from CSUMB may apply for re-admission to CSUMB and submit an appeal for reinstatement after fulfilling the following criteria:
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.3 or greater for all transferable units taken after disqualification from CSUMB.
- Achieve a cumulative (overall for all colleges, including CSUMB units) GPA of 2.0 or above. Note that this criteria may require you to complete more than 12 units or earn a GPA higher than 2.3 in the units completed after leaving CSUMB.
- If not fulfilled previously, complete GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 with grades of C- or better before reapplying to CSUMB.
Submit a new application for admission to CSUMB on calstate.edu/apply. For details and deadlines refer to https://csumb.edu/admissions/academically-disqualified-dg-csumb/.
Please consult with the "Welcome Back Otter" Success Coordinator, Lamberto Figueroa, at lfigueroa@csumb.edu for guidance on returning to CSUMB and submitting an appeal for reinstatement after meeting the criteria above.
Undergraduate Appeal for Reinstatement Form
All readmissions submitted to CSUMB are reviewed by a committee. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission to CSU Monterey Bay. Approvals are based upon a student's documented good-faith efforts to improve academic standing and improve circumstances within their control that directly resulted in the disqualification. Students may take courses at CSU Monterey Bay through Open University or any accredited institution (e.g. community college or University).
Graduate Students
Graduate students may appeal immediately for reinstatement (readmission is not required in this case) after the first Academic Disqualification. The completed Reinstatement Petition must be completely filled out and submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies for processing. A program committee will make the final decision in concert with the appropriate Dean.
Appeals deadlines provided in the official Disqualification Letter must be met, even if the student does not intend to return to CSUMB that term. Students who do not attend the first term after reinstatement need to discuss the need for a Leave of Absence request after reinstatement; otherwise, the student may have to reapply to the program.
Graduate students who do not immediately appeal their Academic Disqualification will not be considered for reinstatement until a year has elapsed since being Disqualified. Students who intend to return after the year will need to reapply to the program prior to filing for reinstatement; however, students should expect to meet with the program coordinator prior to applying for readmission. Students who are Administrative-Academically Disqualified are not eligible for reinstatement.
More information can be found under the “Probation and Disqualification/Dismissal“ tab on Graduate Studies Page.