How to Apply: Graduate Students

At the time of enrollment, an applicant must meet either the Undergraduate Degree requirements or Post-baccalaureate Degree requirements outlined below.

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

• Submitted official documents and transcripts to the CSUMB Office of Admissions from all colleges and universities attended, and
• 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.

Post-baccalaureate Degree Requirements

• Submitted official documents and transcripts to the CSUMB Office of Admissions from all colleges and universities attended, and
• 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.

Each graduate degree and certificate program has its own set of admission criteria. Please take a moment to review information for your area of interest.

Find Your Graduate 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 Update Your Cal State Apply Account

Begin your application through Cal State Apply; the website will guide you through the steps. Don’t worry; you can 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 and desired program. 

To get started, you should have the following information on hand: 

• Social security number
• Citizenship status
• Annual income
• Credit/debit card or PayPal account for $70 application fee

Download the Cal State Graduate Admission Guide

Go to Cal State Apply

In addition to your application, you may be required to submit additional materials, such as official high school and college transcripts, letters of recommendation, a resume/CV, or an admission essay. 

Be sure to check your program-specific requirements for guidance.

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.

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. 

Please check with your program of interest for more details about when to expect your admission decision. Decisions are often released on a rolling basis. 

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