California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach requires at least 120 units to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at California State University, Long Beach, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. California State University, Long Beach accepts transfer credits. Additionally, California State University, Long Beach has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 77% of students who start college at California State University, Long Beach finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	–	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: California State University, Long Beach may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At California State University, Long Beach?

California State University, Long Beach has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with California State University, Long Beach directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at California State University, Long Beach

When choosing a major, California State University, Long Beach students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at California State University, Long Beach.California State University, Long Beach allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. California State University, Long Beach false.California State University, Long Beach offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California State University, Long Beach

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Does California State University, Long Beach Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with California State University, Long Beach directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does California State University, Long Beach Offer Online Classes?

❌ California State University, Long Beach false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does California State University, Long Beach Offer Credit for AP Classes?

🟨 California State University, Long Beach may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does California State University, Long Beach Have An Honors Program?

✅ California State University, Long Beach true for highly-qualified applicants. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at California State University, Long Beach.

Does California State University, Long Beach Require Internships?

🟨 California State University, Long Beach does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About California State University, Long Beach

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California State University, Long Beach Library

The main library on campus is the CSULB University Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at California State University, Long Beach

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

California State University, Long Beach does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does California State University, Long Beach have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

California State University, Long Beach has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at California State University, Long Beach include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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