CSUMB strives to make the registration experience as smooth as possible. The registration process includes tuition fees payment, academic advising and class enrollment. All academic and financial holds must be reconciled prior to registration.

Class Enrollment

If eligible to register, you will receive a registration notification which will inform you of the registration process and offer you several resources to aid in the enrollment process. You may register online at MyCSUMB on or after your assigned enrollment appointment.

Late Registration

You can register late with approval of individual instructors through the second week of the semester. A late fee will apply. Forms are available at the Campus Service Center in the Student Services Building or on the Office of the Registrar’s Forms website.

Adds and Drops

The responsibility for adding and dropping any course rests solely with you. CSUMB will determine and publish the schedule adjustment periods available and post them on the Registration Deadlines webpage.

You may add and drop courses during the schedule adjustment period. 

To add a course beyond the schedule adjustment period you will need to submit a schedule adjustment form approved by the instructor and dean of the college. 

Instructors may give up your place in class if you do not attend or contact the instructor by the second meeting of the course. The course will not appear on your transcript when the instructor drops you for nonattendance during the schedule adjustment period.

After the schedule adjustment period, you may withdraw from a course for serious and compelling reasons using the Class Withdrawal form with the approval of the instructor and the dean of your college.  A grade of W will appear on your transcript for courses withdrawn from after the schedule adjustment period.

Maximum Unit Load

Undergraduate students have a unit enrollment cap which is based upon their major and level. Seniors with 90 units or more who have applied to graduate within the year may request additional units from their college dean. An Additional Unit Authorization form must be approved and submitted to the Office of the Registrar. 

 Graduate students may enroll for up to 12 units during the initial registration period. During the Schedule Adjustment period graduate students may request additional units with the appropriate program advisor's approval. Requesting to enroll in over 16 units will require the approval of the college dean.