Cal State San Bernardino extends Fall 2026 application deadline to March 31

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Cal State San Bernardino has extended the application deadline for undergraduate admission for the Fall 2026 term to Tuesday, March 31, for both the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses, officials announced on Monday.

The extension applies to first-time freshmen, lower-division transfer students and upper-division transfer students across most academic programs.

Students are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible to secure their place for fall.

The priority deadline for pre-nursing majors has passed. All other majors remain open through March 31. Applications are submitted through the Cal State Apply website.

CSUSB offers a wide range of academic pathways with more than 70 baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, as well as credential, certificate and doctoral programs, across five colleges and the Palm Desert Campus. Programs span disciplines in the arts and humanities, business, education, science, social sciences and professional studies, providing students with flexible options aligned with their academic and career goals.