Frequently Asked Questions About our Program 

The  document is a valuable resource that has information about when/how to register for classes, orientation, class schedules, etc. This document is updated frequently. If you have any questions, please contact Kierra Rambonga (krambonga@csumb.edu) or Dr. Jennifer Duggan (jduggan@csumb.edu). 

Âé¶¹´å Academic Standing Policy

The Âé¶¹´å Academic Standing Policy establishes guidelines for the matriculation, management, and assessment of student progress toward completion of an academic program. To remain in the program, graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all program coursework. In addition, students are required to repeat a graduate-level course if they earn below a "B-".

Course planning

Exchange program with Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) & University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)

 

Documents & Deadlines 

Name of Document Due Date
End of 1st semester (mandatory) 
End of 2nd semester (recommended)
After 200 hours
After 400 hours
After 400 hours
End of 4th semester (recommended)
1 semester before graduation (per CSU Policy); End of 3rd semester (recommended)
1 semester before graduation (per CSU Policy); End of 3rd semester (recommended)
Apply for Graduation Please see the Graduation Fees & Deadlines page
ENSCI MS Exit Survey Complete the survey by the last day of instruction of the term that you are graduating

*Before you submit your proposal, contact Kierra Rambonga to determine whether or not a site agreement needs to be established with your site. 

Documents & Deadlines 

Name of Document Due Date
End of 1st semester (mandatory) 
End of 1st summer (recommended) 
No due date. This document contains information about the thesis process
No due date; this is shared with committee members
Thesis Defense By the end of the 7th calendar year (per CSU policy) 
By the end of the 7th calendar year (per CSU policy)
1 semester before graduation (per CSU Policy); End of 3rd semester (recommended)
1 semester before graduation (per CSU Policy); End of 3rd semester (recommended)
Apply for Graduation Please see the Graduation Fees & Deadlines page
ENSCI MS Exit Survey Complete the survey by the last day of instruction of the term that you are graduating

*At least one month before your scheduled thesis defense date, you must contact Kierra Rambonga for scheduling logistics.