Admissions
Undergraduate
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Description
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Fall 2026 Applicants
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Spring 2026 Applicants
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| Applications Open* |
October 1, 2025
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August 1, 2025
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First-time, First Year (Freshman) Application Deadline |
December 1, 2025
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Closed to all applicants
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Transfer Application Deadline |
December 1, 2025
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August 31, 2025
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| Deadline to Change Major* |
January 9, 2026
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September 8, 2025
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Undergraduate Transfers
Deadline for Official Transcripts with in-progress Courses & Official AP Scores (if applicable) |
March 15, 2026
(Spring courses)
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Ocotber 01, 2025
(Summer courses)
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First-time, First Year
Intent to Enroll Deadline - Accept Admission |
May 1, 2026
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Closed to all applicants
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Transfers
Intent to Enroll Deadline - Accept Admission |
May 1, 2026
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November 1, 2025
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| Priority Deadline Official Transcripts with final Spring grades posted & Official AP Scores* |
July 1, 2026
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TBD
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| Final Official Transcript Submission Date* |
July 15, 2026
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TBD
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*Deadline applies to both First-Time, First Year and Transfers, unless otherwise noted.
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For additional dates, visit the Office of Admissions
Admission key dates & deadlines reflect those of undergraduate students.
Graduate admission deadlines vary by program, for additional information contact the Office of Graduate Studies.
Financial Aid
Students may still submit 2024-2025 FAFSA/CADAA forms after the priority deadline.
The priority deadline to apply for aid was May 2, 2024. Students are still encouraged to apply for aid for the 2024-2025 academic year through June 30, 2025 but may not be eligible for certain types of aid (including CSUF or California state-funded aid) since the priority deadline has passed.
Financial Aid Deadlines
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Description
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Academic Year 2025-2026
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Academic Year 2026-2027
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Financial Aid Applications Open
First day to submit the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
or
California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
for financial aid for the following academic year. |
December 1, 2024
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October, 1, 2025 |
Priority Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 10 p.m. If you submit your application after this day, you will not be eligible for CSUF or California state financial aid, but you may still be eligible for federal grants, loans, or other scholarships. |
April 2, 2025
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March 2, 2026 |
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Deadline to Submit Requested Documents
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May 30, 2025
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TBD
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Award Notifications Sent to New Students
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April 2025
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TBD
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Award Notifications Sent to Continuing Students
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June - July 2025
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TBD
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Disbursement Begins
Most financial aid funds are applied toward any outstanding charges, including any installment plans. The first possible date funds can be released is 10 days before the first day of classes each semester. |
Fall: August 13, 2025
Spring: TBD
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Fall: TBD
Spring: TBD
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For additional dates, visit the Office of Financial Aid
Registrar
Registration
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Description
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Fall 2025
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Spring 2025
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Continuing Student Registration Begins
Registration appointment based on class level |
April 14, 2025
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November 4, 2024
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First Day of Classes
A $25 late registration fee will apply for inital registration starting this date or later. No signatures required to add or drop most classes. |
August 23, 2025
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January 18, 2025
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Waitlist Deadline
Last day of waitlist, after this date, waitlist are no longer used. |
August 31, 2025
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January 26, 2025
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Last Day to Register and Add Class with Department Approval
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September 9, 2025
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February 4, 2025
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Last Day to Drop Classes without a Grade of "W"
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September 9, 2025
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February 4, 2025
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University Census
Course schedule must be finalized by this date. This information will be used for official records and financial aid. No changes can be made after this date except for withdrawals.
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September 22, 2025
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February 18, 2025
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Last Day to Withdraw without a serious Non-Medical Reason
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November 14, 2025
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April 18, 2025
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Last Day to Withdraw with a Medical Reason
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December 5, 2025
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May 2, 2025
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Last day of Classes
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December 12, 2025
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May 9, 2025
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Final Exams
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December 13 - 19, 2025
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May 10 - 16, 2025
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For additional dates, visit The Office of the Registrar
Scholarships
CSUF is proud to offer several scholarships to help students cover the costs of their education. These funds come from a variety of university, federal, state, and private sources--but unlike loans, they do not have to be repaid. Opportunities are available for new and continuing students.
Fall 2025 Applications: Apply between January 6, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Spring 2026 Applications: Apply between June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
For additional dates, visit the Scholarships Office
Student Business Services
Important Dates
