Graduate & Credential Programs

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Review the Graduate & Credential Program List
Read the program specific requirements and application deadlines
Read the Graduate Admission Requirements
Complete the Cal State Apply Graduate Application

International Students - please review the international program admission page for additional information.

*Domestic Applicants (U.S. citizen/permanent resident) whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English MUST demonstrate English Proficiency.

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If you need assistance submitting your application, please review the step-by-step Cal State Apply guide for Graduate applications.

Fall Application Workshops for Credential, School Psychology, and Education applicants in February and March! Please RSVP using this form. Workshops will be in Building 3 (Del Mar), Future Teacher Lab.

After applying

Submit your official transcripts from all colleges attended and official test scores if necessary

Check your status

Once you apply, you will receive instructions on accessing your dashboard where you will find:

Your application status
A personal checklist of tasks to complete your application
Important reminders and updates as you progress through the application process

Remember, if you miss one of the deadlines posted on your dashboard, your application (and potentially your offer of admission) may be rescinded.

I got in! Now what?

Pay the $100 enrollment confirmation deposit to reserve your spot
Apply for East Campus Housing
Submit your final transcripts: Spring 2018 by December 1, 2017 and Fall 2018 by July 8, 2018.
Check with your program for additional requirements

More information for graduate & credential students

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