How to Apply: Teaching Credential

Before you start your application, you should know which teaching credential program you’re planning to pursue at Cal State Monterey Bay.

Teacher credential students with a bachelor’s degree should meet the following admissions criteria:

• Be in good standing at the last school attended, and
• Completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
• Earned a cumulative baccalaureate degree grade point average of at least a 2.50 or a grade point average of at least 2.50 in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted, and
• Meet all program-specific admission requirements.

Teacher credential students with a post-baccalaureate degree should meet the following admissions criteria:

• Be in good standing at the last school attended, and
• Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Earned a cumulative post-baccalaureate degree grade point average of at least a 2.50 or a grade point average of at least 2.50 in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted, and
• Meet all program-specific admission requirements.

Please note: Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission to Cal State Monterey Bay.

It’s important to review program-specific admissions criteria. For example, Single Subject and Multiple Subject credentials require subject matter competency, such as a specific undergraduate major.

Find Your Program

To apply to CSUMB, you’ll first need to register for an account with The California State University centralized admissions website, Cal State Apply. Once your account is created, you can immediately begin your application for admission.

Create or Log in to Your Account

Begin your application through Cal State Apply; the website will guide you through the steps. Rest assured; you will be able to save your work and come back later.

You’ll start by selecting the term you wish to apply for, and then you’ll be able to select your campus (CSUMB) and desired program. 

To get started, you should have the following information ready:

• Unofficial high school transcripts
• Social security number
• Citizenship status
• Annual family income
• Education, work and extracurricular activity information
• Test scores (optional)
• Credit/debit card or PayPal account for $70 application fee

Go to Cal State Apply

In addition to your application, you may be required to submit additional materials, such as your transcripts, an essay, resume/CV, or other supporting materials.

Be sure to complete the online application and get in any supplemental materials by the deadline for your desired term. Once you submit your application through Cal State Apply, you will also receive instructions on how to access your CSUMB dashboard.

After we receive your application, someone will contact you to schedule an admissions interview. 

You’ll be able to check the status of your application at your CSUMB dashboard, as well as see a checklist of next steps. You will also receive updates and reminders about the process. 

Decisions are released on a rolling basis.

Students admitted to Cal State Monterey Bay will receive information about next steps, including financial aid, housing, and orientation.