Next Steps | Admissions

Next Steps: After the Application

Congratulations! You are on your way to becoming a Coyote! However, the Admissions process at CSUSB has many steps. It starts with submitting an application through Cal State Apply and will last all the way until your first day of classes.

Below you will find the 6 major steps that all applicants to CSUSB must complete. Some students may have additional steps so please continue to check your myCoyote account and campus emails for updates and reminders throughout your admission process.

Click on each tile for details, deadlines and requirements for each task in your Next Steps.

1 - Activate Your MyCoyote

myCoyote is a one-stop, self service portal for CSUSB. It provides integrated services for our students to check their to-do list, update personal data, add/drop classes, view financial aid status, pay fees, view grades, and more.

2 - Check Your To Dos

For a personalized list of your required documents, CSUSB has created a To Do list for each student. We ask all applicants to access their myCoyote account and To Do list before submitting documents.

3 - Apply for Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at CSUSB provides students and their families with information about financial aid resources and facilitates funding in an accurate and timely manner to assist students in pursuing their educational goals.

4 - Accept Your Admission

All incoming students are required to formally Accept their Offer of Admission to CSUSB by selecting accept in their myCoyote portal.

Accepting your offer is free. If you plan to attend CSUSB, do it today!

5 - Secure Your Account with Duo

All CSUSB students are required to enroll in and use DUO, the campus' Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Students will not be able to access campus resources without using it.

6 - Submit Your Documents

All incoming CSUSB students will be required to submit documents to complete their admission process. However, what documents are required for your unique situation and when they are due may vary for each student.

7 - Attend Orientation

Orientation will be your first real taste of life as a new Coyote. Orientation is designed to help you begin to feel at home on campus and help you become familiar with the wide range of academic opportunities available at CSUSB.

Other Important Reminders

Check your Coyote Email — Additional admission requirements and updates about your status will be sent to your CSUSB email account. If you miss a deadline your application will be canceled. Check your myCoyote and campus email accounts regularly – at least once a week.
Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships — You can apply for Financial Aid at studentaid.gov/. List Cal State San Bernardino as your school of choice – our school code is 001142. Visit our Financial Aid Office web page to apply for hundreds of scholarships offered by our campus. For Financial Aid related questions, please call (909) 537-5227. Review helpful information from Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
Submit the California Dream Act Application — The California Dream Act allows undocumented students who meet AB 540 criteria to apply for and receive certain state and institutional financial assistance. The application cannot be processed until you have submitted your AB 540 Affidavit.
Apply for On-campus Housing — If you are interested in living in one of our first-year student housing communities in Coyote or Serrano Village please complete the online application. Housing is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have questions, call the Department of Housing and Residential Education at (909) 537-4155.
Clear Holds — Check your myCoyote account for any holds which will keep you from being able to register for courses. Click on the details to see which office at CSUSB has placed the hold and to see instructions on how to get the hold removed.

First-Year Students: Next Steps

Important Dates

Meeting all dates and deadlines are important steps on your transition to CSUSB. You must meet these deadlines to maintain your eligibility for enrollment at CSUSB. Missing any of the required steps may result in the cancellation of your admission to CSUSB!

Deadlines for First-Year Students