Prospective Students
As a prospective student, you will need important information to prepare yourself for the application process. For more information on how to apply, dates, and deadlines, please visit our Admissions page.
Cal State Apply
Cal State Apply is the application required for admissions to the CSU system. Before you begin your application be sure to visit Cal State Apply website and collect the necessary information you will need to complete the application.
Cost calculator
Cost is a major factor in considering transferring to a university. This tool can help you determine what your cost of attendance could be. For more information or questions, visit the Financial Aid page.
California Dream Act
Students who are not permanent residents, but have attended California High School for three full years and graduated from a California High School or received a GED or passed the high school equivalency exam in California may be eligible for state financial aid under the California Dream Act. For questions about the California Dream Act contact Fernanda Vazquez, Financial Aid Counselor, at (831) 582-3776 or fvazquez@csumb.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a lot of questions you might have about the admissions process before you get started. We have answered many of these questions for you since other students have many of the same questions.