Dates and Deadlines (Semester at CSUB and Exchange Program)
Academic Calendar 2025/2026
CSUB Academic Calendar 2025/26
| EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|
| Begin applying | March 1 |
| Student housing applications submissions begin (See CSUB Student Housing.) | TBD |
| Application documents submission deadline | April 1 |
| Course preference list submission due | May 1 |
| Tuition and medical insurance fee deadline | August 10 |
| EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|
| Begin applying | October 1 |
| Student housing applications submissions begin (See CSUB Student Housing.) | TBD |
| Application documents submission deadline | November 1 |
| Course preference list submission due | November 30 |
| Tuition and medical insurance fee deadline | January 15 |
| EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|
| First day F-1 & J-1 students can enter the U.S. | 30 days prior to program start date |
| Bakersfield Arrival | Thursday before the semester starts |
| Mandatory orientation | Friday before the semester starts |
| Important dates during the semester (See the Academic Calendar.) | - |
| EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|
| Last day to leave U.S. (J-1 students) | 30 days after your program end date |
| Last day to leave U.S. (F-1 students) | 60 days after your program end date |