Applying to Graduate
As a bachelor's degree candidate, you must file an application for graduation during the filing period for the term in which you will complete all final required coursework for your degree.
A $40 graduation application/diploma fee is due at the time that you submit your application. If you file your application after the priority filing deadline you will also be charged a late processing fee of $20 in addition to the $40 application/diploma fee. Students filing applications during the late application period may not receive their official graduation evaluation prior to the end of the registration period for their final semester at CSUMB. Applications are not accepted after the final late application deadline.
The application process requires a meeting with your academic advisor to review your online degree audit information. A Major/Minor Requirements Graduation Check form must be submitted if you are completing alternate approved courses (substitutions) from the regular major/minor required coursework. Once your application and supporting documentation have been reviewed by a graduation counselor, you will receive an official Graduation Evaluation (degree audit) form that summarizes the outstanding requirements that you must fulfill before the awarding of your degree. Late graduation applications will be reviewed at the end of the term.
An explanation of the official graduation application process, filing deadlines/fees and links to required forms can be found on the Office of the Registrar website under Graduation.
If you are a master's degree candidate, the same graduation application form, deadlines and fees are required. You need to submit an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) with your graduation application (check with your program advisor).
Graduation Application Filing Period
See the Applying to Graduate webpage for specific filing dates and fee information for the current academic year. CSUMB confers degrees in Fall, Spring and Summer terms.
General filing date guidelines:
Applying to Graduate in Spring or Summer Terms
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Priority Filing Period runs from approximately April 1 of the prior academic year to September 1
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Late Filing Period with Late/Processing Fee runs from approximately September 2 to December 31
Applying to Graduate in the Fall Term
- Priority Filing Period runs from approximately December 1 to April 1 of the prior academic year
- Late Filing Period with Late/Processing Fee runs from approximately April 2 of the prior academic year to June 1
Diplomas
CSUMB issues diplomas following the Final Degree Check processing period for each official graduation term. Your diploma will be mailed to the permanent address listed in CMS Student/HR. If you would like to pick up your diploma, contact graduation@csumb.edu before the end of your graduation term.
Commencement Ceremony
CSUMB holds its annual commencement ceremony each year during the month of May. Participation in this celebration of educational achievement is voluntary and CSUMB diplomas are NOT distributed during this event. Graduation applicants who are candidates for baccalaureate or graduate degrees during the fall, spring or summer term of the same academic year are eligible to participate.