Freshman Requirements

For Fall 2022, the CSU will temporarily suspend the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses for the 2022-2023 academic year. This temporary change of admission eligibility applies only for the Fall 2022 admission cycle. Please visit the Multi-factor Admissions Criteria website for detailed information.

All First Time Freshmen must meet the following requirements:

You must be a high school graduate.
Have completed the A-G requirements with grades of C- or better. Please visit Cal State Apply for more information.
Have a 2.0 GPA or higher to qualify for regular admission (for California Residents). Nonresidents must have a 2.45 GPA or higher to qualify for regular admission. Your GPA is based on your college preparatory 10th-12th grades. Honors points may be awarded for up to eight-semester grades of C or better in approved honors courses taken in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.
Based on GPA, you must meet the multifactor admissions criteria.

All admissions requirements must be met by the end of the term/semester prior to enrollment. No summer coursework is allowed for eligibility purposes for fall terms.

Please note: Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission to CSU Monterey Bay.