CSUB owes its founding to the&nbsp;Donahoe Higher Education Act of 1960, which formalized the creation of the CSU system, initially as the &quot;California State Colleges&quot; system.The school was authorized as Kern State College, in 1965, and founded as California State College, Bakersfield in 1968. First classes were held on October 1, 1970. In 1982, the California State College system became the California State University system. The school changed to its present name in 1988, when it was granted university status.

Programs:

<ul>
	<li>CSU-Bakersfield offers programs for undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and credential programs in the field of Arts, Business, Natural Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Social Science.</li>
	<li>CSU Bakersfield offers more than 50 programs for Bachelor&rsquo;s and Master&rsquo;s degree programs.</li>
	<li>Programs offered by CSUB mainly categorized into Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Administration, Social Science and Education, Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering are available for the students.</li>
	<li>The most popular programs are Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.</li>
	<li>Furthermore, CSUB offers a number of special academic programs to provide unique educational experiences for students</li>
</ul>

Facts:

<ul>
	<li>
	The six original student housing buildings that comprise the Student Housing West complex are named after locations from the&nbsp;Lord of the Rings&nbsp;book series.
	</li>
	<li>
	CSUB was ranked as a top public school by U.S. News and World Report in 2019.
	</li>
	<li>
	CSUB students built an augmented reality sandbox, an interactive topographical map and one-of-a-kind educational tool. It is regularly used for community outreach events.
	</li>
	<li>
	In 2018, CSUB was ranked No. 2 &quot;Best Bang for Your Buck&quot; in the West by&nbsp;Washington Monthly.
	</li>
	<li>
	The CSUB Edible Garden, which serves the CSUB Food Pantry and Pop-Up Produce Pantry, is 100% organic and uses no chemical pesticides.
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	<li>
	CSUB is an NCAA Division I University, successfully competing in the Western Athletic Conference since 2012. CSUB will join the Big West Conference in 2023.
	</li>
</ul>

About

On-campus accomodation:

On-campus accommodation is available for the students. They have constructed everything a person requires to live comfortably.

<ul>
	<li>The facility provides suite-style living and residents can choose from three types of suite, shared common lobby area, and suite exclusive bathroom.</li>
	<li>Depending on suite type 3 to 4 people may reside in a suite.</li>
	<li>Living on-campus offers benefits like furnished units, no shared Bills, no commute required, and free Wi-Fi &amp; basic cable.</li>
</ul>

Off-campus accomodation:

Students at Bakersfield University receive assistance in selecting off-campus housing options. It includes a list of details about the various housing facilities that are available, including links to their websites, information about the area, prices, amenities, prices, and contact information.

Food facilities (Availability of vegetarian/Indian food):

Some of the restaurants that can be visited are:

<ul>
	<li>The Indian Oven</li>
	<li>New Taj Palace Indian Restaurant</li>
	<li>Taj Mahal Cuisine of&nbsp;India</li>
	<li>Viceroy Indian Cuisine&nbsp;&amp; Bar</li>
	<li>India Bistro</li>
</ul>

Accommodation

Some notable alumni:

<ul>
	<li>
	<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_McCarthy">Kevin McCarthy</a>: Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
	</li>
	<li>
	<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Gunn">Jeremy Gunn:</a> Football Midfielder
	</li>
	<li>
	<a href="https://gorunners.com/sports/wrestling/roster/coaches/brian-cobb/45">Brian Cobb:</a> Wrestler&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuy_Sanchez">Chuy Sanchez:</a> Football player
	</li>
</ul>

Alumni

California State university-Bakersfield follows a less selective application process. Acceptance rate of CSUB for fall 2022&nbsp;was 81%. Intakes terms are winter, spring, and fall and follows a semester-based academic calendar.

Application Portal: Online Application

Application Fees:&nbsp;70.00 USD

Application Requirements:

<ul>
	<li>Transcripts/Academic Records, any diplomas and certificates</li>
	<li>English language exam results including IELTS, TOFEL, EIKEN, and/or ALI (American Language Institute) exams</li>
	<li>ACT or SAT/ GRE or GMAT scores.
	<ul>
		<li>GRE minimum: 148</li>
		<li>GMAT&nbsp;minimum: 500</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Affidavit of financial support</li>
	<li>Bank statement</li>
	<li>Copy of passport</li>
	<li>Resume or CV</li>
	<li>Letters of recommendation to study in US from former professors (varies by program)</li>
</ul>

Application Deadlines:

<ul>
	<li>Winter 2023: June 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023</li>
	<li>Spring 2023: August 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023</li>
	<li>Summer 2023: September 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023</li>
</ul>

Application Procedure

Students clubs

The Bakersfield campus features modern student recreation centers, more than 85 student organizations and clubs, and 11 fraternities and sororities. The university even has seven Greek Organizations:&nbsp;Phi Sigma Sigma,&nbsp;Gamma Phi Beta, Nu Phi Chi, Theta Sigma Chi, Kappa Delta Nu, Delta Zeta Tau, and&nbsp;Kappa Sigma

Popular majors/top fields of study

The most&nbsp;popular majors&nbsp;at&nbsp;California State University--Bakersfield&nbsp;include:

<ul>
	<li>Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services</li>
	<li>Liberal Arts and Sciences, General&nbsp;Studies&nbsp;and Humanities</li>
	<li>Psychology</li>
	<li>Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services</li>
	<li>Social Sciences</li>
</ul>

Medical Services:

CSUB&rsquo;s Student Health Services helps promote a healthy campus community by providing quality, caring, cost-effective healthcare and health promotion services. Student Health Services has physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses, plus x-ray, clinical laboratory and pharmacy services ready to provide basic health care to enrolled students.

Sports Club:

Students can participate in a wide range of sports at the Student Recreation Center. At Bakersfield University, the Sports Club is a student-run organization that was founded by students to pursue a common interest in a sport or activity.

Sports clubs meet and practice routinely and can contend at the neighborhood, provincial, or public level against clubs at different colleges. Through participation, dedication, teamwork, and leadership, sport clubs enhance the college experience.

These sports clubs include various sports such as:

<ul>
	<li>Mens and womens soccer club</li>
	<li>Basketball club</li>
	<li>Volleyball club</li>
	<li>Hockey club</li>
	<li>Ice hockey club</li>
</ul>

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Campus

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Conclusion

Some notable faculty members:

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://www.michaeldeanburroughs.com/">Michael Burroughs, Ph.D</a>.: Associate Professor Philosophy</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.francesfairbairn.com/">Fran Fairbairn, Ph.D</a>.:&nbsp;Associate Professor Philosophy</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.csub.edu/djackson9">Debra Jackson, Ph.D.</a>: Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Academic Programs</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.csub.edu/jkegley">Jacquelyn A. Kegley, Ph.D</a>.: Professor Philosophy</li>
</ul>

Faculty

Around 80% of students at the institute receive some form of financial aid. So, eligibility chances are very high to get financial aid. Students can either use Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

Some of the scholarships offered are:

<ul>
	<li>Federal Pell Grants are awarded to the undergraduate students who don&rsquo;t have a bachelor&rsquo;s degree.</li>
	<li>Federal Direct Loans that are backed by the federal government are available for eligible students.</li>
	<li>The CSU Foundation Scholarships, CSU International Programs Scholarships, and CSU Summer Scholarships are given to the students based on their achievements.</li>
	<li>California Pre-Doctoral Program (Sally Casanova Scholars) is provided to academically strong students who come from underserved backgrounds and pursue doctoral studies.</li>
</ul>

*Note: These scholarships may vary from time to time.

Financial Aid

The campus of California State University Bakersfield is spread across 375-acre and it is located in the southern Joaquin Valley. The University provides students with plenty of dining and entertainment to choose from on the campus.&nbsp;Staff and campus visitors can enjoy Runner Caf&eacute;, Panda Express, Which Which Superior Sandwiches, Walter&rsquo;s Coffee (inside the library), and Starbucks, along with a Grab &amp; Go Station and vending machines for those pressed for time.

Campus Beautification committee at Bakersfield is constantly active to beautify the campus through education and set example with&nbsp;proud participants from the university community. Bakersfield provides facilities that include the Materials Science Engineering Lab,Sediment Analysis Lab, Computer Mapping and Simulation Lab, Plant Physiology Lab, and Elemental Composition Lab, Wireless Communications Lab, Robotics Lab, Power Systems Lab, VLSI/Circuits Lab, Cognitive Processes Lab, Behavioral Neuroscience Lab, Social Cognition Lab, and more.

Other facilities:

<ul>
	<li>Walter W. Stiern Library. In addition to offering</li>
	<li>Computer labs&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Wi-F</li>
	<li>Walter&rsquo;s Coffee and Snack Bar</li>
	<li>24-hour study room</li>
	<li>Tutoring center</li>
	<li>Media Lab</li>
	<li>IT help desk</li>
</ul>

Sports facilities:

<ul>
	<li>Incardo Center</li>
	<li>Hardt Field</li>
	<li>Roadrunner Softball Complex</li>
	<li>Soccer Field</li>
	<li>John S. Hillman Memorial Aquatic Center</li>
	<li>Volleyball Complex</li>
</ul>

Indoor Theatre:

The Dor&eacute; Theatre, named after Frances B. Dor&eacute;, can accommodate 495 patrons which includes room for wheelchair placement. The stage area is approximately 32 feet wide and 34 feet deep. It has a 48-foot proscenium and is equipped with a 24-line fly system and an orchestra pit on a hydraulic elevator. A black drape or a natural muslin sky drop are available for backdrops. There is a computerized lighting and sound system as well as an assistive listening system. In addition to serving as the primary venue for Theatre and Music Department events, the Dor&eacute; is available for rental on selected dates by outside groups.

Campus safety

The CSUB University Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safest possible environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The University Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The University Police Department investigates crimes that occur on campus and assists other local law enforcement agencies.

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Infrastructure

Bakersfield&nbsp;is a&nbsp;city&nbsp;in&nbsp;Kern County,&nbsp;California,&nbsp;United States. It is the&nbsp;county seat&nbsp;and largest city of Kern County.&nbsp;Bakersfield is a significant hub for both agriculture and energy production.&nbsp;&nbsp;The city is also the birthplace of the&nbsp;country music&nbsp;genre known as the&nbsp;Bakersfield sound.Bakersfield has a number of buildings and locations that have been designated as historic sites at the national, state, and city levels.&nbsp;Bakersfield hosts horse shows all year round, including local, 4-H&nbsp;and breed shows.

Important landmarks/ places nearby:

<ul>
	<li>Bakersfield Museum of Art</li>
	<li>Kern County Museum</li>
	<li>California Living Museum</li>
	<li>Buena Vista Museum of Natural History &amp; Science</li>
	<li>Dor&eacute; Theatre</li>
</ul>

Crime rate

The number of violent crimes recorded by the Bakersfield Police Department in its 2008 Crime Reports was 5,961.27 of those were murders and&nbsp;homicides.&nbsp;Data collected by Bakersfield Police Department, an anti-gang program under the city of Bakersfield, shows that the city of Bakersfield has experienced an increase in&nbsp;gang&nbsp;membership and gang activity since the early 2000s.

Transportation

Nearby Airports:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Burbank (BUR)&nbsp;Airport&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Los Angeles (LAX)</li>
	<li>Long Beach (LGB)</li>
	<li>Ontario/San Bernardino (ONT)&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Santa Ana (SNA)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Nearby Subways and train stations:

<ul>
	<li>PalmdaleTrain station</li>
	<li>Norwalk / Santa Fe&nbsp;Springs Transportation Center</li>
	<li>Santa Clarita&nbsp;Metrolink Station</li>
	<li>Moorpark Station</li>
	<li>Fontana Metrolink&nbsp;Station</li>
</ul>

Location

The university offers several career opportunities for the students studying in the university such as:

<ul>
	<li>The University has a Community for Career Education &amp; Community Engagement (CECE) that assists students.</li>
	<li>The career services include Job/Internship Postings, Workshops, Counselling sessions, and more.</li>
	<li>It also has a tie-up with the handshake portal and the students can log on to the portal for searching for their desired jobs and internships.</li>
	<li>It also organizes events and career fairs, session-wise and upcoming is fall and spring volunteer fair along with fall and spring career expo.</li>
</ul>

According to PayScale, the average salary of CSU - Bakersfield graduates is 67,306 USD

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Weather Insights:

<ul>
	<li>Bakersfield has a&nbsp;hot desert-type climate with very hot, dry summers, and winters that consist of mild days with chilly/cold nights.</li>
	<li>Rainfall is low in the city, averaging only 6.5&nbsp;in or 165&nbsp;mm annually, with most of it falling in the winter.</li>
	<li>Bakersfield averages about 191 clear days a year.</li>
</ul>

Weather

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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, with two Emphases in either Pre-Law, Power and Justice, Global Politics or American Politics

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English: English Major in Language and Literature (EMLL)

Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in History with a Concentration in Social Science Teaching

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English: English Major with Credential Emphasis (EMCE)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry with a Concentration in Occupational Safety and Health Management

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy with Law, Justice, and Social Policy Emphasis

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology: Concentration in Allied Health

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology: Concentration in Physical Activity Leadership

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry Certified by the American Chemical Society

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with Energy and Power Engineering Emphasis

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology: Concentration in Applied Exercise Science

Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in History

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry with a Concentration in Food Science

English (MA)

Master of Arts in History - Examination Option

Master of Arts in History - Thesis Option

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry with a Concentration in Management and Marketing

Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health

Major in Environmental Resource Management-Safety Track

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music, Music Education Emphasis

Health Care Administration (MSCHA)

Small Business Management Concentration within the Business Administration Major

Supply Chain Logistics Concentration within the Business Administration Major

Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with a Concentration in Biotechnology

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with Energy and Power Engineering Emphasis

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with Engineering Management Emphasis

Major in Environmental Resource Management-General Track

Human Resource Management Concentration within the Business Administration Major

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science with a Concentration in Computer Information Systems

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science with a Concentration in Information Security

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with Petroleum Engineering Emphasis

BA in Art with Emphasis in Art Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies - Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Concentration

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy with Ethics and Moral Reasoning Emphasis

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with a Concentration in Human Services

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics: Blended Teaching Concentration

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics: Teaching Concentration

Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences: Chemistry Concentration

Counseling Psychology (MS)

Accounting Concentration within the Business Administration Major

Finance Concentration within the Business Administration Major

Marketing Concentration within the Business Administration Major

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Emphasis

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics: Statistics Concentration

Business Administration (MBA)

Kinesiology (MSK)

MS in Counseling with Concentration in Student Affairs

Social Work (MSW)

Spanish (MA)

General Business Concentration within the Business Administration Major

Management Concentration within the Business Administration Major

BA in Art with Emphasis in Studio Art

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies - Ethnic and Area Studies Concentration

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies - General Studies Concentration

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with a Concentration in Racial and Ethnic Dynamics

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics

Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics: Applied Concentration

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics: Pure Concentration

Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences: Geology Concentration

Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences: Physics Concentration

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (RN-BSN)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (Traditional Program)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics

Master of Science in Biology - Non-Thesis Option

Master of Science in Biology - Thesis Option

Master of Science in Geology - Non-Thesis Track

Master of Science in Geology - Thesis Track

MS in Counseling with Concentration in School Counseling

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geology

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Biological Sciences

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy with Mind and World Emphasis

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology

Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences: Foundational Science Concentration

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