CSUB Graduate Student Center

New Incoming CSUB Grad Students for Fall of 2026! 😊💛🎓💙
Join Us Thursday, August 20th, 2026, from 3pm - 4:30pm for the Virtual Orientation hosted by the Graduate Student Center (GSC)! 📌💻📖

Register for it at the GSC's Events & Workshops Page:
https://www.csub.edu/graduatestudentcenter/events-workshops.shtml

📣 CSUB Fall 2027 applications are NOW OPEN! 📣

For the first time, students can start their application early through The California State University, giving `Runners more time to complete it and be ready to submit when the priority application period opens Oct. 1!

Visit https://www.calstate.edu/apply to learn more and apply today!

Three CSUB students receive state doctoral scholarships by California State University, Bakersfield Three CSUB students receive state doctoral scholarships

What does it mean to be a CSUB Roadrunner?

From academic achievements and leadership experiences to research, service and personal growth, our Remarkable Runners are making an impact on campus and beyond.

Get to know the students behind the stories and follow their journeys as they pursue their goals, overcome challenges and shape the future.

Read their stories: https://bit.ly/4uV8ry9

Congratulations! 👏🏼

CSUB alumna, Nora Alammari, was selected for the Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program! 🎉

She is currently working toward a Ph.D. in pharmacological sciences at the University of California, Irvine.

The CDIP was established in 1987 to increase the number of faculty from underrepresented populations in the CSU. Recipients are typically seniors and graduate students who are applying to Ph.D. programs in fields where they are underrepresented, such as women in the sciences. CDIP fellows also receive faculty mentorship and opportunities for professional development opportunities.

“I feel incredibly honored and excited to be selected,” Alammari said. “I first learned about this program as an undergrad and had my eye on it, especially after learning that some of my CSUB professors were CDIP fellows themselves. Being selected feels very meaningful, especially as a first-generation student and a CSUB alumna. It feels like a recognition of not only my current doctoral work, but also of the pathway that helped me get here.”

Learn more about Alammari's experience at CSUB and what ultimately led her to the CDIP: https://bit.ly/4wNEEZJ

Have you heard the news?

earns spot in MONEY's national college rankings with 4.5/5 stars for the 2026 Best Colleges in America!

“Money’s Best Colleges in America ranking affirms what families in Kern County already know: That CSUB offers a superior education at an affordable cost,” said President Vernon B. Harper Jr. “My message to every K-12 and community college student in this region is that there is a place waiting for you at Kern County's University, so let's get started on that journey today!”

Learn more about it, here: https://bit.ly/4eZbr6t

🚀 SAVE THE DATE 🚀

Party in the Park returns Oct. 16, 2026 – and this year, we’re headed for the cosmos. 🌌✨

Join us for an interstellar evening of local food and drinks, live entertainment, stellar outfits and unforgettable community fun beneath the constellations.
This year’s theme is all about creativity and interpretation. Come dressed as an astronaut, planet, star, sci-fi icon, celestial being or anything inspired by the universe. Think retro-futurism, Artemis II, Project Hail Mary, Star Wars, Star Trek and beyond. 🪐🧑‍🚀💫

Cosmic attire is encouraged but not required. Come dressed for the stars or simply as your supernova self.

Most importantly, every ticket helps support scholarship and mentoring opportunities that empower future `Runners to reach for the stars.

🎟️ Early bird tickets launch in July!