CS Online FAQs

What makes CS Online classes different from a traditional classroom and what is the structure?

CS Online classes are designed as fully online, collaborative, highly interactive, faculty and teaching assistant supported classes using a learning management system called iLearn.

The 8-week classes start with an online real-time video conference orientation on Saturday morning where faculty, TA, and students introduce each other and overview the course syllabus and contents.

In the weeks that follow, students receive their weekly instruction on Wednesday morning. Between Thursday and Monday of the next week, students spend 12-16 hours total to review lectures, video and reading assignments and collaborate with their team of 3-5 students on hands-on assignments. They can get help and clarification from TA or faculty via email or Google Hangouts. Assignments and quizzes are usually due on Tuesday of the following week.

There is usually a collaborative project and/or a final proctored test during the last week.

Application

How do I apply?

When is the application deadline?

Is there Spring acceptance or just Fall?

Where do I send my transcripts?

I have previously applied to CSUMB and sent in all of my transcripts. Will I need to resubmit transcripts?

Do I need to submit a Statement of Purpose or Letters of Recommendation?

How long after I apply will I know the status of my admission?

Where can I take a prerequisites/graduation requirement or general education requirements that I am still missing?

If I don’t have all the prerequisites/graduation requirements, will the program take longer than 2 years to complete?

I was accepted to CSUMB as a transfer student for the Computer Science face-to-face program, can I choose to do the online program instead?

Can I be admitted or conditionally admitted if I am in the process of taking required courses like the golden four?

If I have international coursework, will this transfer?

Can I apply even if I already have a bachelor's degree?

Can I apply if I already have a master's degree?

Program structure

How many units will I enroll in each term?

Will I be considered a full-time student or a part-time student?

Can I take a leave of absence?

What happens if I fail a class?

Does the program follow a semester system?

Once I complete the program, will the diploma state that this was an online program?

How can I get a student ID card?

Will I need to come to campus at all?

Academics

If I took some of the program’s courses at another institution, do I have to take them again?

What if the community college I attend doesn’t have an articulation agreement with CSUMB?

Who will be my academic advisor?

What is the emphasis of the major?

Can I take classes to receive a minor during this program?

Does the program require proctored exams?

Program fees & payment

What is the tuition for the program?

Are there fees in addition to the tuition cost?

When should I apply for financial aid (submit my FAFSA)?

I have specific questions about financial aid, who would I contact for assistance?