Change Log

The following programs are no longer accepting new enrollments after April 1, 2026:

-Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies
-Bachelor of Applied Sciences
-Bachelor of Business Administration
-Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
-Master of Business Administration
-Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership
-Certificate in Healthcare Services
-Certificate in Pastoral Counseling

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

Enrollment Status - updated credit thresholds for establishing full-time status in graduate degree programs.

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Policy for earning a second Doctoral degree or second Master's degree when the first is earned at CalSouthern. 

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

PsyD-Applied Psychology minimum completion time updated to two (2) years (from three (3) years).

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Students that have a SAP Appeal approved for reinstatement must return to class in the term following the appeal approval date.

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Clarification on Start Date Change policy - is effective for both degree and certificate programs and course-by-course enrollments.

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Students may now convert a 7-day Incomplete to a 30-day Extension if requested prior to the end-date of the Incomplete period. The 30-day Extension is measured in calendar days starting with the original term end date (not the end date of the Incomplete period).

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Students seeking a policy exception must request through student portal. Includes Grade Disputes.

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

New PsyD Learner Grant - new grant of up to $645 awarded to eligible learners 

Effective Date: for eligible learners starting the PsyD program between February 1, 2026 and April 1, 2026

Course Description updates

Effective Date: February 1, 2026

Grievance appeals must be filed no later than the 14th day after the grievance response is sent by the University.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Course Description updates

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

PsyD in Clinical Psychology - program launched

Effective Date: open for applications on December 1, 2025 (first cohort start September 2026)

MS in General Psychology: courses approved for applicability into PsyD updated

Effective Date: October 29, 2025

PsyD-Clinical Specialization - program version archived and replaced (from PsyD-C to PsyD-CS)

Effective Date: for learners starting the program on or after November 1, 2025

PsyD-General (PsyD-G) - program version archived

Effective Date: October 1, 2025 is last available program start date for PsyD-G

PsyD-Applied Psychology (PsyD-AP) - program version launched

Effective Date: for learners starting the program on or after November 1, 2025

Grants and Other Assistance Offers: addition of 10% reduced tuition offer for Colorado Technical University Alumni

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

Course-by-Course Admission: updates to list of restricted courses (Nursing practice experience)

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

MA Psychology (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor): CalSouthern has determined that this program does not meet the educational requirements in the state of Indiana.

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

Late Deductions for Assignments become applicable to submissions made during any course extension or incomplete period.

Effective Date: May 1, 2025