Outside Enrollment

As a CSUMB student, you have access to additional online learning opportunities through CSU Fully Online. This program allows you to take one fully online course per term from another CSU campus, without paying extra tuition.

These courses are entirely online and do not require in-person attendance, giving you the flexibility to explore new topics while staying on track to graduate.

Program Highlights

• Enroll in one course per term from any of the 23 CSU campuses
• No additional tuition if you are already enrolled full-time
• Credits count toward your degree at CSUMB
• Maintain enrollment at CSUMB while broadening your academic experience

Eligibility Requirements

To participate, you must:

• Have completed at least one term at a CSU as a matriculated student in a state-supported program
• Have earned at least 12 units at your home campus (Incoming transfer students may enroll in their first term without meeting the 12-unit requirement)
• Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Be enrolled at your home campus during the term you plan to take the online course
• Have paid full-time tuition or have pending financial aid that covers it

How to Apply

• Log in to your CSUMB student portal
• Click the Enroll in CSU Fully Online link in your Student Center (only available during the enrollment period)
• Select your desired term and course

Your eligibility is checked automatically. If you qualify, you can submit a request for enrollment. Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee a seat in the course.

If accepted, the host campus will notify you by email and your enrollment status will update to “Enrolled.” CSUMB will also place a placeholder course in your schedule to track the units and support financial aid processing.

You are responsible for setting up access to the host campus’s online learning system.

Fees and Financial Aid

• You must have paid tuition or have pending financial aid at your home campus before applying
• If enrolled, CSUMB will add a placeholder course that allows the units to be counted toward financial aid
• Non-resident tuition, professional program fees, or material fees (if applicable) are billed by and paid directly to the host campus

Prerequisites and Credit Transfer

• You may need to provide proof of meeting course prerequisites (e.g., transcripts or grade reports)
• Once you complete the course, your grade is automatically transferred to CSUMB
• The placeholder course remains on your record, and the credit is listed as transfer credit
• If you need to order official transcripts later, you will need to request them from both your home and host campuses

Additional Notes

• Students in Extended or Continuing Education programs are not eligible
• International students may not be eligible; contact CSUMB to confirm
• Graduate students should confirm eligibility and credit transfer with their academic department
• Enrollment may be limited to specific campuses or courses with consortium agreements
• Students may only cross-enroll with campuses on the same term system (semester-to-semester, quarter-to-quarter)
• Unit limits across CSUMB and the host campus apply

Visitor Enrollment allows eligible students to take all classes for one term at another CSU campus while remaining enrolled at Cal State Monterey Bay. Approval depends on space availability and enrollment policies at both campuses. Deadlines apply.

Who Qualifies

Undergraduate students must:

• Be enrolled in a state-supported program and have completed at least one term at CSUMB
• Have earned a minimum of 12 units
• Hold a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good academic standing

Graduate students must:

• Be enrolled in a state-supported graduate program and have completed at least one term
• Be in good standing with a GPA that meets program requirements

How to Apply

• Complete the CSU Visitor Enrollment Application
• Submit the application to the CSUMB Registrar’s Office at least two weeks before the start of classes at both campuses
• If approved, CSUMB will forward the form to the host campus
• The host campus will provide registration instructions or notify the student if space is not available

Early submission is recommended to improve registration opportunities.

Fees and Financial Aid

• Tuition and required fees must be paid to the host campus at the time of registration
• Financial aid remains through the home campus
• Students using veterans benefits or other aid must get eligibility certified at CSUMB

Course Prerequisites and Credit Transfer

• Host campuses may require proof of meeting course prerequisites
• Transcripts must be requested directly from the host campus for credit transfer
• Transcript fees may apply

Additional Information

• Approval applies only to the specified term
• Participation is subject to space availability and host campus enrollment policies

Concurrent Enrollment allows eligible students to take in-person or hybrid courses at another CSU campus while remaining enrolled at Cal State Monterey Bay. Students attend both campuses during the same term. Admission is based on space availability and enrollment policies of both the home and host campuses.

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate students must:

• Be enrolled in a state-supported program and have completed at least one term at CSUMB
• Have earned a minimum of 12 units
• Hold a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good academic standing
• Be enrolled in at least 6 units at CSUMB during the concurrent term
• Have paid tuition or have pending financial aid to cover it

Graduate students must:

• Be enrolled in a state-supported graduate program and have completed at least one term
• Be in good standing with a GPA that meets program requirements

How to Apply

• Download and complete the CSU Concurrent Enrollment Application
• Submit the form to the CSUMB Registrar’s Office at least two weeks before the start of classes at both campuses
• If approved, CSUMB will forward the application to the host campus
• The host campus will provide registration instructions or notify the student if space is unavailable

Early submission is encouraged for better registration access.

Fees and Financial Aid

• Tuition and required fees must be paid to CSUMB prior to application
• Financial aid is processed only through CSUMB
• Non-resident tuition, professional fees, or course materials at the host campus are the student’s responsibility

Students receiving veterans, rehabilitation, Social Security or other federal/state aid must coordinate eligibility through CSUMB.

Prerequisites and Credit Transfer

• Host campuses may require proof of course prerequisites
• Transcripts must be requested directly from the host campus for credits to be applied
• Transcript fees may apply

Approval applies only to the specified term and is subject to space availability and host campus policies.

Cal State Monterey Bay partners with Air Force ROTC Detachment 045 at San José State University (SJSU) to offer students a pathway to become commissioned officers in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force.

Through this crosstown agreement, CSUMB students may participate in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) while completing their degree at CSUMB.

Program Overview

AFROTC cadets develop leadership, teamwork and physical fitness skills while pursuing their academic major. Upon successful completion of the program and a bachelor’s degree, cadets may be commissioned as second lieutenants in the Air Force or Space Force.

Course and Training Requirements

CSUMB students travel to SJSU weekly to participate in:

• Aerospace Studies (AS) classes
• Leadership Laboratory (LLAB)
• Physical Training (PT)

Students must enroll in AFROTC courses at SJSU through concurrent enrollment each semester.

Contact and More Information

For program details, eligibility or to express interest, contact:

Air Force ROTC Detachment 045 at SJSU
(408) 924-2960
afrotc@sjsu.edu
SJSU Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps

CSUMB students may take one course per term at a participating UC campus or California Community College (CCC) while remaining enrolled in at least six units at CSUMB. This program allows students to explore courses not offered at CSUMB without submitting a separate application for admission.

Eligibility Requirements

To participate, students must:

• Be a California resident
• Be enrolled in at least six units at CSUMB during the term of cross enrollment
• Have completed at least one regular term as a matriculated student at CSUMB
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be in good academic standing
• Meet any course prerequisites set by the host campus
• Have paid all CSUMB registration fees for the current term

Enrollment Conditions

• Enrollment is limited to one baccalaureate-level course per term
• Participation is subject to space availability, deadlines and enrollment policies of the host campus
• Students must reapply each term they wish to cross-enroll
• No additional CSU tuition is charged, but the host campus may assess administrative, lab or material fees
• Transcripts must be requested from the host campus for credit transfer or financial aid documentation
• Financial aid is processed through CSUMB only
• Participation in host campus activities or services may be limited

How to Apply (CSUMB Students)

• Confirm host participation — Check with the UC or community college to ensure it participates in the cross enrollment program
• Complete the CSU Cross Enrollment Form — Download the application and submit it to the CSUMB Registrar’s Office
• Receive CSUMB approval — If eligible, the Registrar will certify the form and return it
• Obtain host campus approvals — Secure both instructor and campus approvals at the host institution
• Submit to CSUMB — Return the completed form to CSUMB once enrolled

Download the CSU Cross Enrollment Form.

Cross Enrollment at CSUMB (for UC or Community College Students)

Students enrolled at a participating UC or CCC may take one class per term at CSUMB on a space-available basis for a $10 fee.

Steps to enroll:

• Contact home campus — Obtain the CSU Cross Enrollment Form and get certification from your home institution
• Select a CSUMB course — View the class schedule and confirm space availability
• Request instructor approval — Email the CSUMB instructor with course details and your cross enrollment request. Include or attach the form
• Submit to CSUMB Registrar — After CSUMB’s open enrollment period, email the approved form and instructor approval to records@csumb.edu before the add/drop deadline
• Pay enrollment fee — Once processed, CSUMB will email instructions for fee payment. Payment must be completed by the deadline to retain enrollment

Cal State Monterey Bay offers graduate course exchange opportunities through formal agreements with the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS) and the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). These agreements allow graduate students to take select courses at the partner institution while earning credit at their home campus.

Overview

• Students must be formally enrolled in a graduate program at their home institution (CSUMB, MIIS, or UCSC)
• Approval is required from both the instructor and the host institution
• Space availability and course prerequisites apply
• Exchange students are non-degree students at the host campus but receive full academic credit for approved coursework

Enrollment Limits

• MIIS ↔ CSUMB — Up to 4 credits per semester
• UCSC → CSUMB — Up to 8 semester credits per year in CSUMB’s Environmental Science program
• CSUMB → UCSC — Up to 10 quarter credits per year in graduate courses from UCSC’s Environmental Studies, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, or Coastal Science and Policy programs

Costs and Records

• No additional tuition is charged at the host campus
• Students are responsible for books, materials and applicable course-specific fees
• Official transcripts must be requested from the host campus to transfer credit
• All students must follow the academic and conduct policies of the host campus

Eligibility

To qualify, students must:

• Be enrolled in a graduate degree program at their home campus
• Receive approval from their home campus program coordinator or advisor
• Meet the academic prerequisites and obtain instructor permission for the requested course
• Be accepted by the host campus on a space-available basis

How to Apply

CSUMB Students Enrolling at MIIS or UCSC:

• Contact your program advisor or Graduate Studies to confirm eligibility and get guidance
• Identify available courses at MIIS or UCSC and confirm interest
• Request instructor approval from the host campus via email or on the application form
• Submit the Exchange Enrollment Form to the host campus following its registration process
• Send the completed form and enrollment confirmation back to CSUMB’s Registrar’s Office

MIIS or UCSC Students Enrolling at CSUMB:

• Contact your home campus advisor or graduate office for exchange procedures
• Review CSUMB’s class schedule and select courses with available seats
• Request instructor approval from CSUMB
• Submit the Exchange Enrollment Form to CSUMB’s Registrar’s Office
• Send completed form and enrollment verification to your home campus once registered

For questions or access to the Exchange Enrollment Form, please contact the CSUMB Office of Graduate Studies and Research.

Cal State Monterey Bay offers a range of opportunities for students to earn academic credit while studying abroad or participating in domestic exchange programs. Programs vary in length — from a few weeks to a full semester or academic year.

Visit the Education Abroad page to explore program options.

How to Receive Academic Credit

Use the International & Exchange Programs Checklist to track required steps.

Before you leave:

• Complete the Course Approval Form with your major and/or GE advisor
• Submit the signed original to the Registrar’s Office
• Share copies with the International Programs Office and your advisor, and keep one for your records

Pre-approving courses helps ensure credits transfer smoothly. Check for existing course equivalencies before meeting with your advisor.

Enroll in ASE 290 or File a Leave of Absence:

• For CSUMB-affiliated programs — Enroll in ASE 290 as a placeholder course. Class numbers are available from the International Programs Office.
• For non-affiliated programs — File a Leave of Absence for the term(s) you’ll be away. This maintains your CSUMB status and avoids reapplying.

Transcript and Credit Processing

Before You Return

Request that an official transcript be sent to:

Office of the Registrar
Cal State Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955

Keep a sealed official copy for your records. Transcripts sent to CSUMB become part of your permanent file and cannot be forwarded or copied.

After You Return

Transcripts typically arrive within 2-6 months and may take additional time to process. Students can check OASIS for updates or contact the Registrar’s Office for assistance.

How credit appears:

• CSUIP programs — Credit is listed as CSUMB coursework

• Affiliated programs — Courses appear as transfer credit with program/location noted

• Non-affiliated programs — Credit is based on transcript evaluation and may vary by accreditation status

Additional Assistance

For help with transcript processing, course credit, or graduation delays, contact the Office of the Registrar.