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Environmental Science MS

Frequently Asked Questions About our Program 

The New ENSCI Students FAQs document is a valuable resource that has information about when/how to register for classes, orientation, class schedules, etc. This document is updated frequently. If you have any questions, please contact Kierra Rambonga (krambonga@csumb.edu) or Dr. Jennifer Duggan (jduggan@csumb.edu). 

CSUMB Academic Standing Policy

The CSUMB Academic Standing Policy establishes guidelines for the matriculation, management, and assessment of student progress toward completion of an academic program. To remain in the program, graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all program coursework. In addition, students are required to repeat a graduate-level course if they earn below a "B-".

Course planning

Exchange program with Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) & University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)

 

Documents & Deadlines 

Name of Document Due Date
Individualized Learning Plan End of 1st semester (mandatory) 
PSM Proposal End of 2nd semester (recommended)
PSM Mid-term Evaluation Form After 200 hours
PSM Final Evaluation Form After 400 hours
PSM Final Report End of 4th semester (recommended)
Advancement to Candidacy (ENSCI) 1 semester before graduation (per CSU Policy); End of 3rd semester (recommended)
Advancement to Candidacy (Registrar's Office)  1 semester before graduation (per CSU Policy); End of 3rd semester (recommended)
Apply for Graduation Please see the Graduation Fees & Deadlines page

*Before you submit your proposal, contact Kierra Rambonga to determine whether or not a site agreement needs to be established with your site. 

Documents & Deadlines 

Name of Document Due Date
Individualized Learning Plan End of 1st semester (mandatory) 
Thesis Proposal  End of 1st summer (recommended) 
Thesis Requirements, Guidelines, and Recommended Timeline No due date. This document contains information about the thesis process
Thesis Committee Responsibilities No due date; this is shared with committee members
Thesis Defense By the end of the 7th calendar year (per CSU policy) 
Final Thesis Approval & Submission By the end of the 7th calendar year (per CSU policy)
Advancement to Candidacy (ENSCI) 1 semester before graduation (per CSU Policy); End of 3rd semester (recommended)
Advancement to Candidacy (Registrar's Office)  1 semester before graduation (per CSU Policy); End of 3rd semester (recommended)
Apply for Graduation Please see the Graduation Fees & Deadlines page

*At least one month before your scheduled thesis defense date, you must contact Kierra Rambonga for scheduling logistics.