California State University Monterey Bay
100 Campus Ctr, Seaside, CA 93955, United States

Mission To prepare students to contribute responsibly to California and the global community by providing transformative learning experiences in an inclusive environment. Vision We will be recognized as a premier comprehensive university that prepares reflective practitioners, innovative leaders, and thriving citizens dedicated to the public good. Values We have identified nine core values based on our Vision. These provide a common focus for our academic programming, enrollment efforts, budgeting, fundraising, and general operations.

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The Biology program’s rigorous exploration of botany, conservation, ecology, evolution, genetics, marine biology, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, and physiology will prepare you to advance fields like medicine, ecology, and marine life, among many others.

Graduates of the program are achieving amazing things and ascending to positions of leadership in the sciences at a wide range of professional organizations, some of which include:

  • Accutest Laboratories
  • Accutest Laboratories
  • Biometrix
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
  • Burleson Consulting, Inc.
  • Clorox Company
  • Genalyte
  • Merieux Nutrisciences
  • Monterey Bay Analytical Services
  • Nippon Shokken
  • San Francisco Zoo
  • The Ocean Institute
  • The Peace Corps
  • https://csumb.edu/academics/programs-degrees/biology/

 

Academic requirements

  • Equivalent of a 2.40 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale in high school
  • High school diploma equivalent or certificate of graduation
  • Official high school transcript (official record of marks/scores/grades)
  • National test scores (if required by home country)
  • Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) credit are accepted but not required
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    • Undergraduate minimum scores: 
      • TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based Exam): 500
      • TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Exam): 61

The CSUMB TOEFL code is 1945. Visit the ETS TOEFL website to request your official score report.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • Undergraduate minimum score:
    • IELTS Overall Band: 6.0
  • Official IELTS test scores must be sent to the Office of Admissions. Please list CSUMB as a recipient of your scores when you take the test or contact the Test Center where you took the IELTS exam to request that they send an official Test Report Form to CSUMB. More information is on the IELTS website.
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  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)
    • Undergraduate minimum score:
      • PTE: 45

Official PTE scores must be sent directly to CSUMB from Pearson. Please visit the PTE website for additional information.

https://csumb.edu/international/programs/bachelors/admissions/

 

 

  • Fall 2024
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Description

Date

Applications open

October 1, 2023

Course schedule available

March 18, 2024

Priority application due

April 1, 2024

Housing application opens

March 6, 2024

Final application deadline

June 1, 2024

Enrollment confirmation payment deadline (for degree-seeking students)

July 1, 2024

Document deadline (all final admission documents must be submitted)

July 1, 2024

Housing application deadline

July 15, 2024

Payment deadline

August 1, 2024

Arrival day

August 21, 2024

Welcome session & orientation

August 22, 2024

First day of classes

August 26, 2024

Last day to add or drop classes

September 10, 2024

Fall break

November 25-29, 2024

Program extension request deadline

October 1, 2024

Last day of classes

December 20, 2024

Campus housing move-out

December 21, 2024
  • Note: Fall 2024 dates are tentative and subject to change.
  • Spring 2025
  •  

Description

Date

Applications open

August 1, 2024

Course schedule available

October 7, 2024

Priority application due

October 1, 2024

Housing application opens

October 1, 2024

Housing application due

November 6, 2024

Final application deadline

November 1, 2024

Document deadline (when all final admission documents must be submitted for degree-seeking students)

December 1, 2024

Enrollment confirmation payment deadline (degree-seeking students)

December 1, 2024

Payment deadline

January 5, 2025

Arrival and move-in day

January 17, 2025

Orientation

TBD

First day of classes

January 21, 2025

Last day to add or drop classes

February 4, 2025

Spring break

March 31 - April 4, 2025

Program extension request deadline

April 1, 2025

Last day of classes

May 16, 2025

Campus housing move-out

TBD
  • Note: Spring 2025 dates are tentative and subject to change.
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  • Fall 2025

 

Description

Date

Applications open

October 1, 2024

Course schedule available

March 18, 2025

Priority application due

April 1, 2025

Housing application opens

TBD

Housing application due

TBD

Final application deadline

June 1, 2025

Document deadline (when all final admission documents must be submitted for degree-seeking students)

July 1, 2025

Enrollment confirmation payment deadline (degree-seeking students)

July 1, 2025

Payment deadline

August 1, 2025

Arrival and move-in day

TBD

Orientation

Virtual

First day of classes

August 25, 2025

Last day to add or drop classes

September 9, 2025

Fall break

November 24-28, 2025

Program extension request deadline

October 1, 2025

Last day of classes

December 19, 2025

Campus housing move-out

TBD
  • Note: Fall 2025 dates are tentative and subject to change.

https://csumb.edu/international/important-dates/

Please send the student details and document to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application JJL portal