Second Bachelor’s Degree Admission

Cal State East Bay accepts applications from students seeking a second bachelor’s degree.

Second Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

The following requirements must be met by those seeking a second bachelor's degree. Students are required to:

• Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities
• Have a grade point average of 2.5 or better in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted, or a 2.5 GPA on units included in your bachelor’s degree
• Be in good standing at the last college or university attended

Second Bachelor’s Degree Application Instructions

To apply for admission as a second bachelor’s degree seeking student, be sure to complete the following items:

• Submit an undergraduate application for admission online at CSU Mentor and pay the $55 nonrefundable application fee. Be sure to print the application submission confirmation page for your records. Paper applications are also accepted and may be downloaded from CSU Mentor.
• Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to be sent to Cal State East Bay’s Office of Admission. Final official transcripts must be received prior to enrollment in classes. Transcripts will be accepted if mailed directly by the college or university or if hand-carried in their original sealed envelope to Cal State East Bay's Student Information Lobby in Warren Hall on the Hayward Campus, or to the Academic Services Center on the Concord Campus.

Your entire application, including course transcripts, will be reviewed by an Admission Evaluator who will determine whether you are admissible to the University. You will be notified by mail upon receipt of your application. For questions contact admissions@csueastbay.edu

Please note that you cannot earn two degrees in the same field. For example, a student is not permitted to have a B.A. degree in Geology and then apply for a B.S. in Geology. Consult the University Catalog for details.