Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Cal State East Bay Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Cal State East Bay Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Required Units for Full-time Graduate Students


The following classifications apply to graduate students enrolled in the fall and spring semesters (not University Extension non­-degree programs and shorter sessions including summer): (see Errata  page for content update)

  1. Full-­time enrollment for “Graduate” students and “Classified Post-­baccalaureate” students is 6 or more units for university enrollment calculation purposes.
  2. Full-time enrollment for “Graduate” students and “Classified Post-­baccalaureate” students is 8 or more units for financial aid.
  3. Full-time enrollment for “Graduate” students and “Classified Post-­baccalaureate” students is 8 or more units for F-1 and J-1 visa students.
  4. Full­-time enrollment for veterans (or dependents of disabled or deceased veterans), or reservists (under Chapter 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, or 106) is 6 or more units, according to V.A. regulations.

Note: Each semester, veterans and eligible dependents should consult the Veteran Affairs Coordinator before the first day of classes and submit their forms requesting certification of enrollment for V.A. benefits.  Also, graduate students who apply for Veterans’ Benefits (or for benefits as dependents of disabled or deceased veterans), international students wishing Department of Homeland Security certification, student athletes wishing to compete in intercollegiate sports, and students on most types of financial aid must be enrolled in courses that apply to a definite program (master’s degree and/or credential).