Key Dates and Deadlines
Visit this page for the latest term deadlines for Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Scholarships, and Student Business Services. For information on university holidays and future academic years, refer to the Academic Calendar.
Admissions
| Description | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Applications Open* | October 1, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
| First-time, First Year (Freshman) Application Deadline | December 2, 2024 | Closed to all applicants |
| Transfer Application Deadline | December 2, 2024 | August 31, 2024 |
| Deadline to Change Major* | January 6, 2025 | September 15, 2024 |
| Transfers Deadline for Official Transcripts with in-progress Spring Courses & Official AP Scores (if applicable) | February 15, 2025 | TBD |
| First-time, First Year Intent to Enroll Deadline - Accept Admission | May 1, 2025 | Closed to all applicants |
| Transfers Intent to Enroll Deadline - Accept Admission | May 15, 2025 | November 1, 2024 |
| Priority Deadline Official Transcripts with final Spring grades posted & Official AP Scores* | July 1, 2025 | TBD |
| Final Official Transcript Submission Date* | July 15, 2025 | October 15, 2024 |
| *Deadline applies to both First-Time, First Year and Transfers, unless otherwise noted. | ||
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.
| Description | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
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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 |
Apply for
2025 - 2026 |
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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. |
TBD | TBD |
| Deadline to Submit Requested Documents | TBD | TBD |
| Award Notifications Sent to New Students | April 2024 | TBD |
| Award Notifications Sent to Continuing Students | June - July 2024 | June - July 2025 |
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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. |
August 14, 2024 | January 8, 2025 |
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Estimated First Financial Aid Refund Disbursement |
TBD | TBD |
For additional dates, visit the Office of Financial Aid
Registrar
| Description | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
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Continuing Student Registration Begins
Registration appointment based on class level |
April 15, 2024 | TBD |
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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 24, 2024 | TBD |
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Waitlist Deadline
Last day of waitlist, after this date, waitlist are no longer used. |
September 1, 2024 | TBD |
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Last Day to Register and Add Class with Department Approval
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September 9, 2024 | TBD |
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Last Day to Drop Classes without a Grade of "W" |
September 10, 2024 | TBD |
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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. |
September 23, 2024 | TBD |
| Last Day to Withdraw without a serious Non-Medical Reason | November 11, 2024 | TBD |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a Medical Reason | December 6, 2024 | TBD |
| Last day fo Classes | December 13, 2024 | TBD |
| Final Exams | December 14 - 20, 2024 | TBD |
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 2024 Applications: Apply between January - May 2025
For additional dates, visit the Scholarships Office
Student Business Services