CSUMB strives to make the registration experience as smooth as possible. The registration process includes tuition and 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 may register late with the approval of individual instructors through the end of the schedule adjustment (add/drop) period. A late fee will apply to students registering for the first time on or after the first day of the semester. Registration forms are available 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.
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 A grade of W will appear on your transcript for courses withdrawn from after the schedule adjustment period.
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 non-attendance during the schedule adjustment period.
Maximum Unit Load
Undergraduate students have a unit enrollment cap which is based upon their major, level, and academic standing. Students requesting additional units beyond their maximum allotment may meet with their college dean to obtain permission to exceed this cap. An Additional Unit Authorization form must be approved by the college dean and submitted to the Office of the Registrar prior to the end of the schedule adjustment period.
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 up to a maximum of 16 units with a faculty or staff advisor's signature on the Additional Unit Authorization form. Requesting to enroll in over 16 units will require the approval of the college dean.