Class Registration

No you will not! You'll learn how to choose the right classes as you complete the process. 

During the process you will watch instructional videos on how to know which classes to choose based on your major and any units that transfer in. If you need help then you can work with your Student Success Coach who will assist you. 

While the process typically only takes 2 hours, you can extend your Class Registration week if you need to. Just let your Student Success Coach know.  You also have the option to meet with your Student Success Coach to complete the process, which will take about 30 minutes. 

CBU values being globally minded, and we value the education experience you had in your home country! In order to evaluate your international college-level transcripts in sufficient time for Class Registration, please plan to send all official final transcripts (with English translations if necessary – we recommend University Language Services) at least 3 weeks prior to your Class Registration date. Only an official IEE Evaluation may be used to evaluate the official college transcript to receive transfer units.     

CBU accepts AP, IB, CLEP and DSST tests and dual enrollment courses from regionally accredited institutions. Visit our transfer agreements website to see what tests scores are required for exams to transfer in for credit as well as transfer agreements CBU has with some local institutions. In order to receive credit official test scores and transcripts must be sent to CBU. For dual-enrollment students, an official transcript from the college or university that the dual-enrollment course is in conjunction with is required. 

If you are transferring from a college or university and took an AP, IB, CLEP or DSST exam, you may receive credit for those exams at CBU. In order to do so, you will need to send an official copy of the exam to CBU. 

If this is your situation there are a few things that you can do.

1. Let your advisor know while you are registering for classes and they can direct you on the best plan.

2. Send us the official copy of the test scores or transcripts as soon as they are available.

3. You can make changes to your schedule once CBU receives those final transcripts! Your Academic Advisor is an expert on the classes needed for your major, and they will review and sign off on your initial schedule. However, you are able to make changes to your schedule after it has been reviewed. 

This process is intended to register you in your first semester classes only.  However, after you complete New Student Class Registration, you may reach out to your Student Success Coach to help you build out a 4 year plan.

The standard time between classes is 15 minutes and should be sufficient for you to make it to class on time from any location on campus. Although many of our students choose to bring bicycles, skateboards and scooters to get around, you can easily walk across the campus within the allotted 15 minutes between classes. Shuttles are also available for certain class locations at certain times (i.e. CBU Flight Operations at the Riverside airport).

Yes. Please submit transcripts from any college or university you have enrolled at. This includes any college or university course work you took as part of a dual enrollment program at your high school. If you participated in dual enrollment, you must submit the college or university transcripts so they can be evaluated for possible credit. If you do not submit all your transcripts you risk a hold being placed on your account that will prevent registration for future terms.

Pass/fail courses are accepted as long as the pass is equivalent to a C- or better. If this cannot be determined the class is not eligible for transfer.

The quarter unit value is divided by 1.5 to get the semester unit value. For example, a 4 quarter unit course would convert to 2.67 semester units.

You will learn how to do this once you begin the Class Registration process. It will be posted on your Degree Guide through InsideCBU. Your Degree Guide will show you all your degree requirements and if there is any course(s) currently meeting your requirements. Because your transcripts have not been evaluated, there may not be anything currently listed on your Degree Guide. However, when you begin Class Registration, it will be up-to-date based on the transcripts you have submitted. 

If you believe one of your classes could fulfill a different degree requirement you will want to submit an Academic Variance request to have the course reviewed. If the course is for your major, minor, or concentration the Academic Variance will need to be submitted to the appropriate dean or department chair for review. If the course is for general education, the Academic Variance will go to the University Registrar for review. The Academic Variance form is available through InsideCBU under "Academic Variances."

Yes you can still apply for housing! You can learn more about applying for housing here. $100 housing reservation fee can be refundable for international students who are unable to attend due to visa barriers, and is required to complete the housing application. 

You can check out all of the different living areas, including 360 photos and descriptions here. A housing application is required to live on campus. 

After you register for classes, you will receive an official bill, which shows what courses you have registered for and provides the estimated charges and pending or accepted financial aid associated to that semester. We'd love to help you figure everything out if you have questions about billing.

Yes! We'd love for you to get a head start on a few items that are essential to beginning at CBU. A comprehensive list of these things can be found on the International Next Steps page for your intended start term. 

• Health Insurance is required for all International students at CBU. Students are automatically enrolled in and billed for the Student Health Insurance Plan. This was already included in the I-20 Financial Requirement. You are encouraged to review your coverage. 
• Complete the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) form here. This form grants or denies permission for CBU to discuss student information with, for example, a parent or guardian who is named on the form.
• Submit your Tuition and Fee Agreement with Student Accounts. This required agreement expresses you understand your responsibility to pay your tuition and fees to CBU on time each semester. You must submit the Tuition and Fee Agreement before the semester begins.