FAQ: New Student Information

1) What do I need to do to apply to CSUSB?
You can contact the Office of Admissions & Student Recruitment at (909) 537-5188. Visit their website for more information by clicking the link above.

2) Where can I go for Financial Aid?
Click on the link for information about Financial Aid.

3) What placement tests am I required to take?
The English Placement Test (EPT) & Entry Level Math (ELM) exam. If you scored high enough on your SAT, ACT or AP, you can be exempt from taking these tests. Click the following link for our Student Academic Guide and go to page 21 for the the EPT & ELM exemption scores.

4) What is SOAR?
It is a mandatory 2-Day, overnight advising & orientation program for all new first-time-freshmen. SOAR stands for Student Orientation Advising & Registration. It is a colaborative effort involving Admissions, Advising & Academic Services, Records, Registration & Evaluation, Student Leadership & Development, Colleges & departments, etc. Students get advised by faculty, registered for classes and participate in a variety of student orientation activities. The event is primarily held during the summer in July.

5) What First Year Programs should I consider as a new Freshman?
The Freshmen Seminar course (USTD 100a, 100b) is available for all 1st-year students in their 1st quarter at CSUSB. See the course description by clicking the link.

6) I'm a new transfer student. What is the Academic Information Session?
It is a required Powerpoint presentation for new transfer students. It provides important academic and university information in order to prepare you for the first quarter at CSUSB. Call Advising & academic Services for more information at (909) 537-5034.  You can also click Academic Information Session.

7) How do I register for classes and what are the deadlines?
You can get the procedure on how to register and find out about important deadline information by going to MyCoyote.

8) Is there a student handbook or academic guide available?
Yes. Download your own copy by clicking here: Student Academic Guide, in Microsoft Word.  There is also an Acrobat PDF format available at PDF.

9) What is the 4-Year Graduation Pledge Program?
It is a program, if qualified, a student can get a guarantee from the university to graduate in 4 years. A student must fulfill specific unit loads, GPA and register early. 1st Priority registration will be provided. See page 10 of Student Academic Guide or Page 2 of the Bulletin of Courses (Catalog).

10) I'm a veteran. What do I need to do to attend CSUSB?
You can visiting the following website: Veterans Resources. There are several links on the page which can get you started.

11) I'm an international student, what services are available at CSUSB?
The International Center website can get show you what is available.