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Office of Undergraduate Admissions

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions oversees all applications for applicants seeking a first bachelors degree. Applicants seeking a second bachelors or graduate degree should refer to the Graduate Admissions tab. 

Our office admits and matriculates those individuals who will strengthen the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ campus community and alumni base. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is here to help you through the admissions process when you are ready to get started. Our mission is to achieve "Excellence" through high quality service to students, the campus community, and the general public, in an environment that fosters respect for the individual, promotes and encourages growth in students.

FALL 2025 APPLICATIONS - NOW CLOSED

We are accepting applications for first-time freshmen, lower-division transfers, upper-division transfers, and those who hold ADT’s.

  • Application filing period: ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ admissions application for non-impacted programs is open via from October 1 - December 13 (extended deadline).
  • Initial transcripts: Initial transcripts are due by February 17.
  • Intent to enroll: All students intending to enroll at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ must submit the non-refundable $100 deposit or fee waiver by May 1.
  • Final transcripts: Final transcripts with Spring 2025 grades, graduation date, or degree posted due by July 1.

*Application deadlines for special populations such Veterans, Returning Students, as well as graduate programs vary. Visit Cal State Apply for additional information.

SPRING 2025 APPLICATIONS - NOW CLOSED

We are accepting applications for first-time freshmen, lower-division transfers, upper-division transfers, and those who hold ADT’s.

  • Application filing period: ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ admissions application for non-impacted programs is open from August 1 - September 15.
  • Initial transcripts: Initial transcripts with the 7th semester grades or fall 2024 semester grades are due by September 30.
  • Intent to enroll: All students intending to enroll at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ must submit the non-refundable $100 deposit or fee waiver by the extended deadline of November 15.
  • Final transcripts: Final transcripts with Fall 2024 grades, graduation date, or degree posted due by January 6.

*Application deadlines for special populations such Veterans, Returning Students, as well as graduate programs vary. Visit for additional information.

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Support
Student Services Building, 47SA
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022

Phone: (661) 654-3036
Fax: (661) 654-3389

Email: admissions@csub.edu

Intagram: @csubadmissions 

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Meet Our Team

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS TEAM

Melissa  Hernandez, M.S.
Melissa Hernandez, M.S.

Senior Admissions OfficerIncoming Student Success Coordinator

Phone: 661-654-2558Email: mhernandez69@csub.eduOffice: Student Services Building
Ariana Mondragon, M.P.A.
Ariana Mondragon, M.P.A.

Admissions & Recruitment Specialist

Phone: 661-654-6566Email: amondragon2@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingMore About Ariana Mondragon, M.P.A.
Ariana is the Admissions Specialist for undergraduate majors in the Colleges of Arts and Humanities (excluding Communications) and Business & Public Administration.
Renee Rugnao, M.S.
Renee Rugnao, M.S.

Admissions & Recruitment Specialist

Phone: 661-654-3392Email: rrugnao@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingMore About Renee Rugnao, M.S.
Renee is the Admissions Specialist for all undergraduate majors in the College of SSE (Social Sciences & Education) and for Communication majors in the College of Arts & Humanities.
Christina Johnson, M.S.
Christina Johnson, M.S.

Admissions SpecialistCalifornia Promise Coordinator

Phone: 661-654-2775Email: cjohnson105@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingMore About Christina Johnson, M.S.
Christina is the Admissions Specialist for undergraduate Pre-Health and Public Health majors for the College of NSME (Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering), as well as Interdisciplinary and Undeclared majors. She is also the Coordinator for the California Promise Program. 
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Julissa Ortega-Flores

Admissions Support Assistant

Phone: 661-654-3378Email: jortega-flores@csub.eduOffice: Student Services BuildingMore About Julissa Ortega-Flores
Julissa is the Admissions Specialist for undergraduate majors in the College of NSME (Natural Sciences, Mathematics, & Engineering) excluding Public Health and Pre Health. Julissa also assists with re-enrollment for returning students.

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