Environmental Science MS
Forms and Guidelines for Current Students
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-".
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).
Student Deadlines
Following the deadlines below helps ensure a timely completion of your graduate degree. If you are unable to meet the recommended deadlines, you will need to submit a deadline extension request - signed by you, your faculty advisor, and Dr. Jennifer Duggan.
PSM Deadlines
| PSM Requirements | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Individual Learning Plan (ILP) | End of 1st semester |
| PSM Proposal | End of 2nd semester (recommended) |
| Advancement to Candidacy | 1 semester before graduation (per CSU Policy); End of 3rd semester (recommended) |
| PSM Mid-term Evaluation | After 200 hours |
| PSM Final Evaluation | After 400 hours |
| PSM Final Report | End of 4th semester (recommended) |
| Apply for Graduation | For Fall graduation: May 31 | For Spring/Summer graduation: October 31 |
Thesis Deadlines
| Thesis Requirements | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Individual Learning Plan (ILP) | End of 1st semester |
| Thesis Proposal | End of 1st summer (recommended) |
| Advancement to Candidacy | 1 semester before graduation (per CSU policy); end of 3rd semester (recommended) |
| 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) |
| Apply for Graduation | For Fall graduation: May 31 | For Spring/Summer graduation: October 31 |
Course planning
Professional science master's (PSM) track students
Before your submit your proposal, get in touch with Kierra Rambonga to determine whether or not you need to establish a site agreement with your internship site.
Current ENSCI students searching for internship opportunities, please visit CSUMB's Science Internship Program's Internship Opportunities Listings and related pages on their website.
- ENSCI PSM Internship Hours Tracking Sheet
- ENSCI Internship Mid-term Evaluation Form
- ENSCI Internship Final Evaluation Form
- ENSCI PSM Summary Report Template and Instructions
Both of the following Advancement to Candidacy forms are required in order to Advance to Candidacy:
- ENSCI Advancement to Candidacy Form for PSM Students
- CSUMB Graduate Reclassification Request for Advancement to Candidacy form
Thesis track students
- Thesis Requirements, Guidelines, and Recommended Timeline
- Thesis Approval Form
- Thesis Committee Responsibilities
- ENSCI Thesis Template
Both of the following Advancement to Candidacy forms are required in order to Advance to Candidacy:
Graduation information for both PSM and Thesis Students
- Refer to How to Apply for a Master's Degree for important deadlines, fees, and application information
- Note: Students in both the Thesis and PSM options must Advance to Candidacy at least 1 semester PRIOR to Graduation