Change Log

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

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