Graduate/
Postbaccalaureate
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Summer/Fall 2012
Winter/Spring 2013
Instructions & Application Form
(PDF)
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Nondiscrimination Policy Information ii
Instructions for Undergraduate Admission 2012-2013
When to Apply for Admission 1
How to Apply to the CSU 1
Where do I send my transcripts?
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How do I qualify for admission?
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Where can I find more information about the campus?
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Graduate Financial Aid Information 2
PDF Application Form for Undergraduate Admission
Part A
Section A – Enrollment/Application Information
G1
Section B – Personal/Applicant Information G2
Section C – Ethnicity/Racial BackgroundG3
Section D – Military InformationG6
Section E – Family Education, Income and Size Information
G6
Section F – Degree Objective/Teacher Credential Information G6
Section G – College and Universities Attendance G7
Section H – Certification G8
Part B
Specific Major/Degree Objective
1B
Personal Information1B
Teacher Education/Credential Objective
1B
College and Universities Attendance 2B
Test Scores Information 2B
Applicable Employment/Faculty Recommentation Information 3B
Statement of Purpose3B
Campus Office of Admission Information
THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Back cover
Graduate Application
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Race, Color, Ethnicity, National Origin, Age and Religion
The California State University complies with the requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as well as other applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination. No
person shall, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, or religion be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program
of the California State University.
Disability
The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access
to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Federal laws, including sections 504 and
508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended,
and various state laws prohibit such discrimination. Each CSU campus has designated an office to
coordinate its efforts of to comply with all relevant disability laws. Inquiries concerning compliance
may be addressed to the campus Office of Services to Students with Disabilities.
Sex/Gender
The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender or sexual orientation
in the educational programs or activities it conducts. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on these bases in education programs
and activities operated by each CSU campus. Such programs and activities include admission of
students and employment.
The California State University is committed to providing equal opportunities to male and female CSU
students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics.
Inquiries concerning the application of these laws to programs and activities of any CSU campus may
be referred to the campus officer(s) assigned with the administrative responsibility of reviewing such
matters, or to the Regional Director of the Office for the Civil Rights, United States Department of
Education, 50 Beale Street, Suite 7200, San Francisco, California 94105.
Using www.csumentor.edu is the
fastest, easiest way to apply to the CSU.
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Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Admission
When Can I Apply for Admission?
How do I qualify for admission?
Application Filing Dates–You are urged to apply as early as possible. If applying after the initial
filing period, consult the campus Admission Office
or website for current information.
Admission Requirements–Graduate and postbaccalaureate applicants may apply for a master’s,
an Ed.D., a joint doctoral degree, a credential
objective, or a certificate objective. Depending on
the objective, the CSU will consider an application
for admission as follows:
General Requirements–The minimum
requirements for admission to graduate and
postbaccalaureate studies at a California State
University campus are in accordance with
university regulations as well as Title 5, chapter 1,
subchapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations.
Specifically, you will qualify for admission if you:
(a) have completed a four-year college course
of study and hold an acceptable four-year
baccalaureate degree from an institution
accredited by a regional accrediting association
or shall have completed equivalent academic
preparation as determined by appropriate
campus authorities;
(b) are in good academic standing at the last
college or university attended;
(c) have satisfied any one of the following three
numbered conditions:
(1) have attained a grade point average (gpa)
of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned
baccalaureate degree,
(2) have attained a gpa of at least 2.5 in
the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units
attempted,
(3) hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate
degree earned at an institution accredited
by a regional accrediting association; and
(d) satisfactorily meet the professional, personal,
scholastic, and other standards for graduate
study, including qualifying examinations
or other screening processes as appropriate
campus authorities may prescribe. In unusual
circumstances, a campus may make exceptions
to these criteria. Some campuses require
a higher grade point average for specific
programs.
Application Term
Application First Accepted
Summer Semester or Quarter 2012
Fall Semester or Quarter 2012
Winter Quarter 2013
Spring Semester or Quarter 2013
February 1, 2012
October 1, 2011
June 1, 2012
August 1, 2012
How to Apply to the CSU
To apply online for admission to any of the
23 CSU campuses, please visit CSUMentor at
www.csumentor.edu. CSUMentor is available
24 hours, 7 days a week. For technical support, help
is always available by calling (800) GO-TO-XAP or
(800) 468-6927 or by e-mail at: support@CSUMentor.edu.
If you are completing your application online, your
completed admission application will be forwarded
automatically to the campus(es) of your choice.
If you are not able to use the CSU Web-based
application, you may obtain an application
by downloading a PDF file from the CSUMentor
website. Instructions on how to download a PDF
application and where to send it are also provided
at www.csumentor.edu or at http://www.csumentor.edu/
AboutMentor/counselor_educator/pdfs/freshman_instructions.pdf. To print a PDF version of the CSU
application, go to: www.csumentor.edu/Support/
tech_support.asp#application. You may submit the
completed PDF application to the admission office
at the campus(es) where you want to apply. Almost
all CSU applications for admission are submitted
online. Check the application filing dates of the
campus you are interested in to be sure applications
are still being accepted.
Where do I send my transcripts?
Transcripts and Supplementary Materials–
Most campuses require applicants to file official
transcript(s) in sealed envelopes from each college
or university previously attended. You should
arrange to have those official transcripts sent at
the same time you submit your application to
the campuse where you are applying for. Since
some departments require additional forms
or information, applicants should consult the
appropriate catalog and/or major department
offering the program to determine the documents
and other information needed.
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Second baccalaureate candidates use the
undergraduate CSU application. Second
baccalaureate candidates must meet general
postbaccalaureate requirements. Some campuses
do not admit second baccalaureate candidates. If
you meet the minimum requirements for graduate
and postbaccalaureate studies, you may be
considered for admission in one of the following
four categories:
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Postbaccalaureate Unclassified–To enroll in
courses for professional or personal growth,
you must be admitted as a postbaccalaureate
unclassified student. By meeting the general
requirements, you may become eligible for
admission as a postbaccalaureate unclassified
student. Most departments or campuses may restrict or
even prohibit the enrollment of unclassified students.
Admission in this status does not constitute admission to
or assurance of consideration for admission to any specific
graduate degree or credential program.
Postbaccalaureate Classified–If you wish to enroll
in a credential or certificate program, you will be
required to satisfy additional professional, personal,
scholastic, and other standards, including qualifying
examinations or other screening processes prescribed
by the campus.
Graduate Conditionally Classified–You may
be admitted to a graduate degree program in this
category if, in the opinion of appropriate campus
authority, you can remedy admission deficiencies by
additional preparation.
Graduate Classified–To pursue a graduate degree,
you will be required to fulfill all of the professional,
personal, scholastic, and other standards, including
qualifying examinations, prescribed by the campus.
Program Limitations–Some graduate programs
are able to admit all qualified applicants (those
with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
university or college and a minimum grade point
average of 2.5 in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter
units attempted) who apply while applications are
“open.” Other specific programs have established
higher standards for admission. Generally, your
chances of being accommodated will be better
the earlier you apply in the filing period. Inquire
with the campus about possible limitations on
enrollment in second bachelor’s programs.
Choice of Campus–You may file an application
with any CSU campus. To be considered by more
than one campus, you must submit an application
and fee to each campus.
Selection of Degree or Credential Objective–
Majors and credential programs offered by the
CSU campuses are listed in the CSU majors/
degrees matrix. Because the contents of similarly
named programs may differ from campus to
campus, you should consult the appropriate
campus catalog before filing an application.
The CSU has separate requirements and application filing
dates for the admission of international students. Some
campuses require a supplemental international student
application. Consult the international admission office of
the campus where you plan to apply. You may also go to:
www.csumentor.edu/admissionapp/intl_apply.asp
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Graduate Financial Aid Information
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The California State University provides financial
assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships, loans, and part-time employment for students
who meet financial aid program eligibility requirements.* If you believe you will not be able to pay for
all of your educational costs, you are encouraged to
apply for financial aid.
*CSU financial aid awards are contingent upon continued funding from federal and state government programs.
International students who are in the United States on F-1
or F-2 student visas and students who are not citizens or
eligible noncitizens are not eligible to receive federal- or
state-funded financial aid and should not apply.
How to Apply for Financial Aid–You must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) each year between January 1
and March 2 to be considered for priority filing for
the fall term. All campuses will continue to accept
applications after the priority filing date and will
make awards as long as funds are available. The
FAFSA and other student aid information are available at the U.S. Department of Education’s website,
www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA can be accessed through
www.csumentor.org.
Financial aid funds cannot be transferred from
one CSU campus to another. Therefore, if you
change your choice of CSU campuses, you must
notify the FAFSA processing service of the name
of your alternative campus if you did not originally
include it on your FAFSA. You may do this by accessing your FAFSA online and add institutions on your
school list.
Where can I find more information about
the campus to which I am applying?
Log on to www.csumentor.edu for information
about all the CSU campuses. You may view “campus
facts” for any CSU campus by clicking on “Explore
Campuses.” The following links will be helpful in
filing out your application (online or pdf ):
Online Application: www.csumentor.edu
Campus Admission Office:
www.calstate.edu/search_find/campus.shtml
Graduate Majors Matrix:
www.calstate.edu/majorsmatrix/graduate
To print a PDF version of the CSU application, go to
www.csumentor.edu/Support/tech_support.asp#application.
Graduate Application for Admission
A world of information is just a click away.
Check out the website for the entire California State University: www.csumentor.edu. You will
find helpful hints, frequently asked questions, campus tours, and general information about all
23 campuses. The phone number listed for each campus is for the Office of Admission.
9 California State University, Long Beach • S
S - Semester system
Q - Quarter system
1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840-0106
(562) 985-5471 • www.csulb.edu
10 California State University, Los Angeles • Q
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8530
(323) 343-3901 • www.calstatela.edu
11 California Maritime Academy • S
200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 654-1105; (800) 561-1945 • www.csum.edu
12
California State University, Monterey Bay • S
100 Campus Center Drive, Seaside, CA 93955-8001
(831) 582-3738 • www.csumb.edu
13 California State University, Northridge • S
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8207
(818) 677-3700 • www.csun.edu
14 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona • Q
3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768-4003
(909) 869-5299 • www.csupomona.edu
15
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California State University, Bakersfield • Q
9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
(661) 654-3036 • www.csubak.edu
2
California State University, Channel Islands • S
One University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 437-8500 • www.csuci.edu
3
California State University, Chico • S
400 W. First Street, Chico, CA 95929-0722
(530) 898-6321 • www.csuchico.edu
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California State University, Dominguez Hills • S
1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-3696 • www.csudh.edu
5
California State University, Fresno • S
5150 North Maple Avenue, Fresno, CA 93740-0057
(559) 278-2261 • www.csufresno.edu
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California State University, East Bay • Q
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward, CA 94542-3035
(510) 885-2784 • www.csueastbay.edu
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California State University, Fullerton • S
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92834-9480
(714) 278-2300 • www.fullerton.edu
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California State University, Sacramento • S
6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6112
(916) 278-3901 • www.csus.edu
Humboldt State University • S
1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-4957
(707) 826-4402 • (866) 850-9556 • www.humboldt.edu
The California State University
16 California State University, San Bernardino • Q
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397
(909) 537-5188 • www.csusb.edu
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San Diego State University • S
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-7455
(619) 594-6336 • www.sdsu.edu
18 San Francisco State University • S
1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132-4001
(415) 338-1113 • www.sfsu.edu
19 San José State University • S
One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0009
(408) 283-7500 • www.sjsu.edu
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • Q
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-2311 • www.calpoly.edu
21 California State University, San Marcos • S
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
(760) 750-4848 • www.csusm.edu
22
Sonoma State University • S
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-2778 • www.sonoma.edu
23 California State University, Stanislaus • S
One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-3070 • www.csustan.edu