Registration Processes and Policies

Students may add or drop classes using OASIS during the designated registration period. If a class is open and enrollment requirements are met, it can be added online through the Student Center. Those registering for the first time on or after the first day of the semester may be subject to a late registration fee.

If a class is full or requires instructor or department consent, the instructor should be contacted via the campus directory or department contact list. Upon approval, a permission number (add code) will be provided for enrollment through OASIS.

Classes may be dropped online through the end of the add/drop period. To receive a full refund of mandatory fees, all courses must be dropped before the term begins. After the start of the term, tuition and fees are prorated based on the drop date. New students who drop all classes before the add/drop deadline must reapply for admission before enrolling in a future term. Some students may also require approval before dropping below a minimum unit threshold.

During the official add/drop period, students may adjust schedules in OASIS. In addition to adding and dropping classes, OASIS provides swap and edit functions that let you replace one class with another or modify existing enrollment details (such as section or grading options) without first dropping a class. These features help you efficiently manage your term schedule while staying within unit and registration policies.

Enrollment in Grad 699 is reserved for degree seeking Graduate students who have completed all coursework and must maintain continuous enrollment while completing their thesis. If your program does not require ongoing enrollment in a research or thesis course, you must register for Grad 699 through Extended Education. Students seeking a teaching credential or a certificate through the University are not eligible for enrollment in this course. 

To qualify for enrollment in Grad 699:

1. You must be eligible to register for the term: If you have previously applied to graduate, you
   must change your graduation date to a future term.
2. Please check for holds on your student account prior to submitting this registration form.
   Forms cannot be processed if you have holds preventing registration.
3. There is a $200.00 fee required to enroll in this course. Fee payment is required prior to
   registration. This form will not be processed without payment. Payment can be made online through your Oasis account.
4. This Grad 699 form should be submitted during the add/drop period, but can be submitted
   through the 4th week of classes. Forms submitted after that time may not be processed.

Grad 699 is a zero-unit course that allows you to stay actively enrolled in your program. While it does not carry academic credit, it fulfills the continuous enrollment requirement.

Grad 699 Registration Form

Once the add/drop deadline passes, changes to your schedule require special approval. To add or swap a course, you must submit a Late Add Petition through OASIS. Approval is not guaranteed. Petitions require an explanation of the extenuating circumstances and approval from the instructor and department chair. After the census date, college dean approval is also required and requests are rarely approved.

Late-add petitions must be submitted no later than the last day of classes for the term. All requests are routed electronically through OASIS; paper forms are not accepted. You will be notified of the outcome by email, and you can track the petition status in your Student Center.

Before submitting, contact the instructor, confirm your class schedule to avoid overlaps and resolve any registration holds. Petitions may be denied if you have outstanding balances, and financial aid will not be adjusted for courses added after the deadline.

To withdraw from a class after the add/drop period, a Withdrawal Request form must be completed and submitted with documentation of serious and compelling reasons.

Approved withdrawals result in a grade of "W" on your transcript. Undergraduate students may withdraw from up to 18 units during their time at CSUMB, not including withdrawals for medical or military reasons. Full details are available on the Withdrawal Procedures page.

For accelerated or short-term sessions, deadlines to add or drop vary. Please confirm specific dates for the term you are wishing to make changes to.

Continuing Cal State Monterey Bay students may enroll online through OASIS if space is available and requirements are met. Some courses — particularly those in winter — are offered through the College of Extended Education & International Programs (EEIP). Visit the EEIP website for specific rules, deadlines and fees.

• Summer Session
• Winter at CSUMB