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Become an Otter

Apply now to become part of the next class of brilliant, dynamic, determined Otters. Come ready to innovate, start something, research, and explore.

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Open House on Oct. 21

Feel the sea breezes, dip your toes in the Pacific, and meet your glowing future at our Open House. Come see why students #ChooseCSUMB on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Our undergraduate, graduate, and international admission requirements and application timelines vary, so get all the details you need to start your application today!

Returning Students

You are considered a returning student if you left CSUMB before graduating, including students who were academically dismissed.

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WUE is back!

WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange program. Many western states have agreements with the WUE program that helps out-of-state students save on tuition costs. Learn more about WUE and see if you qualify.

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Application resources

Whether you're applying as a freshman, transfer, or grad student, we're here to help you find everything you need to know about our application process.