Frequently Asked Questions
- Applying to the University
- Transfer Questions
- Academic Standing
- University Grade
Appeals Policy
Grade Appeal FORM - Graduation
- Student Services
- Financial Aid
- Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE)
Meeting with an Advisor
How do I make an appointment with my major advisor?
Contact your major department to find out their procedures for making appointments. keep in mind that it may take several weeks to get an appointment and so you should plan ahead if you need to meet a particular deadline.
Applying to the University
1.
Where, when and how can I get an application? What is the application
deadline?
Students can apply online through the CSUMentor system. More information about applying to the university can be found on the following university websites:
- Office of University Admissions
- Office of Outreach, Recruitment, and Orientation
- University Orientation
- Office of the Registrar
1. I am a transfer student, how will I know which of my courses will transfer to CSULA?
Academic advisors can of course provide assistance in determining which transfer courses may satisfy university requirements. Students can also investigate this on their own using the Transfer Student Services website. Entering this website allows you to look up which courses from your previous college directly articulate to courses here at CSULA. Students may also use the Assist website to determine whether their work is transferable.
1. What is Academic Probation?
A student is placed on academic probation when either their CSULA grade point average or their cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0. A student will remain on probation until their grade point average rises above 2.0 or they become disqualified.
2. What is Academic Disqualification?
A student on probation
can be disqualified if their grade point average falls below the levels
listed below:
| Class Level | GPA resulting in Disqualification |
| Freshmen (0-44 units completed) | < 1.50 |
| Sophomore (45-89 units completed) | < 1.70 |
| Junior (90-134 units completed) | < 1.85 |
| Senior (135+ units completed) | < 1.95 |
Students should review their grade records on GET regularly to insure their academic progress. Disqualified students need to be reinstated to the university in order to continue pursuing their degrees. If a student becomes disqualified, they must file a petition for immediate reinstatement through their major department advisor. Dates for immediate reinstatement are listed in the Schedule of Classes each quarter.
Students who are not immediately reinstated may need to apply for readmission if two quarters have passed since their disqualification. To be readmitted, students must meet with their major advisors to complete the Readmission petition and follow university application procedures.
3. What is Special Probation?
Disqualified students who have been reinstated or readmitted to the university are placed on Special Probation. Students on Special Probation need to earn a GPA better than 2.0 in order to bring their CSULA or cumulative GPA above the disqualification level. Departmental advisors will indicate the conditions of Special Probation on the Reinstatement/Readmission form.
1. What are the university requirements for graduation?
Along with completing the requirements for your particular major, it is important to complete the university requirements for graduation. These requirements include an Introduction to Higher Education course, the lower-division GE Blocks, English 102, two diversity courses, and an upper-division GE theme. More information on each of these requirements can be found in the university catalog.
2. I expect to graduate in two more quarters, what do I need to do?
Students must apply for graduation two quarters before they anticipate completing all their graduation requirements. Click here for more information about procedures and eligibility requirements to submit a graduation application.
More information on various university services can be found through the following links:- Department of Public Safety
- Office for Students with Disabilities
- Associated Students, Inc.
- E.P.I.C. (Educational Participation in Communities)
- Career Planning & Placement
- Student Health Center
- Student Housing Services
- Anna Bing Arnold Children's Center
- Information Technology Services, Student Computing Resources
Financial Aid
More information on financial aid can be
found through the following links: