Second Start

As part of efforts to reengage and reenroll students who left CSU due to various challenges, the Office of the Chancellor, alongside Provosts and Vice Presidents of Student Affairs, has launched the CSU Second Start Pilot Program. The CSU is dedicated to providing affordable, quality education and supporting students needing a second chance due to various challenges. The pilot program aims to reduce administrative barriers for returning students, increase enrollment of historically underrepresented groups, and allow students to improve their CSU GPA.

Eligibility Requirements

Returning students who wish to participate in the CSU Second Start Pilot Program must meet the 
following criteria:

  • Intention to re-enroll in an undergraduate degree program at CSUF
  • Been absent from CSUF for at least three years and have not attended any other college or university
  • Have less than a 2.00 CSUF GPA.
  • Successfully complete a minimum of 12 units of graded coursework at a 2.5 GPA or better within 
    12 months of returning to CSUF
  • Earn a minimum of 30 new units in residence at CSUF after starting the Second Start program

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Eligible Undergraduate Majors

Students in the program do not need to pursue their original major. They can choose a different major and plan their degree progress with the help of academic advisors. 

Additional majors may be added. For more information, you can contact us at returning-titans@rpybbk.com. 

College of the Arts

  • Art
  • Studio Art
  • Art History
  • Theatre

College of Business and Economics

  • Business Administration (all concentrations)
  • International Business (all concentrations)
  • Economics

College of Communication

  • Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Human Communication Studies
  • Communications
  • Cinema and Television Arts

College of Engineering and Computer Science

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

College of Health and Human Development

  • Child and Adolescent Studies
  • Human Services
  • Kinesiology 
  • Public Health

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Religious Studies
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Comparative Literature
  • Linguistics 

 Interest Form

If you meet eligibility requirements and are interested in learning more about how this program can help you return to CSUF, please fill and submit the online Interest Form. 

An academic advisor will then reach out to you and provide detailed information. 

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