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). 

ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Academic Standing Policy

The ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog 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)
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog 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)
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog 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.