California State University, Long BeachAI Policy for Admissions

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  “CSULB makes admission decisions based on self-reported information from the application, so it is extremely important that coursework (including grades and test scores) are entered accurately and completely.”

  First-Time, First-Year Student Application Process

  Verified Aug 2026
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  “No admissions-essay AI rule found on the reviewed first-year admissions pages.”

  First-Time, First-Year Student Admission Eligibility

  Verified Aug 2026

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  CSULB's first-year admission is based on meeting minimum eligibility requirements (coursework, GPA, CSULB Index) and major-specific criteria. No general admissions essay is required, and the reviewed pages do not mention AI use in admissions. The application process emphasizes accurate self-reporting of academic information, with verification via official transcripts for admitted students.

This research row covers CSULB's general first-year undergraduate admissions process. The reviewed pages (admission eligibility and application process) do not mention any AI-writing policy, likely because there is no general admissions essay requirement. Admission is determined by CSU eligibility, the CSULB Index (a formula combining GPA and test scores), and major-specific criteria (e.g., STEM Index, auditions for Music/Dance, Pre-Nursing status). The application process uses Cal State Apply and relies on self-reported information, which is verified through official transcripts for admitted students. No AI-specific policies, disclosure requirements, or review/enforcement mechanisms were found on these pages. Note that program-specific requirements (e.g., Music/Dance auditions) may have additional materials, but no AI policies were stated for those either. This record is specific to general first-year undergraduate admissions; other scopes (e.g., graduate, transfer) may have different policies.