Dates and Deadlines
All dates subject to change. Last updated: August 2025.
Important Fall 2025 Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Begin applying | October 1, 2024 |
| Student housing and applications submissions begin | TBD |
| Undergraduate International Application and document submission deadline | May 30, 2025 |
| Graduate Application and document submission deadline | Varies by program, please verify deadlines on the following link. |
| Tuition and medical insurance fee due |
August 21, 2025
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day F-1 and J-1 students can enter the U.S. | 30 days prior to the start of the first day of the semester. |
| On-campus housing move-in day |
Friday and Saturday: August 22 and August 23, 2025 *Early registration can be arranged with CSUB Housing. |
| Mandatory international orientation | Friday, August 22, 2025 |
| First day of classes | Monday, August 25, 2025 |
| Additional important dates for the Fall 2025 semester | See Academic Calendar |
Important Spring 2026 Dates
| Event | Date |
| Begin applying | August 1, 2025 |
| Student housing and applications submissions begin | TBD |
| Undergraduate International Application and document submission deadline | September 29, 2025 |
| Graduate Application and document submission deadline | Varies by program, please verify deadlines on the following link. |
| Tuition and medical insurance fee due |
January 15, 2026.
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| Event | Date |
| First day F-1 and J-1 students can enter the U.S. | 30 days prior to the start of the first day of the semester. |
| On-campus housing move-in day | TBD |
| Mandatory international orientation | Friday, January 16, 2026. |
| First day of classes | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
| Additional important dates for Spring 2026 semester | See Academic Calendar |