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The application period for Spring admission begins on August 1, and the application period for Fall admission begins on October 1. Not all graduate programs are open for admission each spring or fall term, and application deadlines vary by program. Visit the Graduate Studies website for a complete list of available programs, admission terms, and application deadlines.

When you are ready to apply, visit to submit the university admission application and pay the $70 nonrefundable application fee online by the application deadline for your program. Be aware that the CSU does not offer application fee waivers for graduate applicants. ɫ��ɫ graduates or candidates must reapply to the university under the same conditions and deadlines as all other applicants. The ɫ��ɫ Admissions Office will send you a notification by email to acknowledge receipt of your university application. Students may only be considered for one application per academic term and will only be considered for the program for which they initially applied.

For Master's applications, please submit:

1. Official transcripts from the University where you earned your bachelor's degree, and
2. Official transcripts from the last institution you attended, when different from your bachelor's degree granting institution

For Doctoral applications, please submit:

1. Official transcripts from the University where you earned your bachelor's degree,
2. Official transcripts from the University where you earned your master's degree, if applicable, and
3. Offical transcripts from the last institution you attended, when different from bachelor's/master's degree granting institution

Official transcripts may be submitted electronically directly from a U.S. college or university to ES-IDPTrans@csulb.edu, or official transcripts may be sent in a sealed envelope to the address below: 

Enrollment Services/Admissions
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840

Important Note: Failure to provide all transcripts by the program deadline will result in withdrawal due to an incomplete application.

Are you a ɫ��ɫ degree holder? ɫ��ɫ degree holders applying for ɫ��ɫ graduate programs do not need to submit their ɫ��ɫ transcripts, as those particular transcripts are already on file with the university.

In addition to the University application (Cal State Apply), most ɫ��ɫ grad programs require supplemental applications or information. You must check with the program for specific information on these requirements. Visit the Graduate Studies page to learn more.

The ɫ��ɫ Admissions Office will review your application and transcripts to verify your eligibility based on the minimum University admission requirements. If you meet these minimum requirements, your application will be forwarded to your academic program for review. You will receive notification of your admission status after the department has made their decision.

ɫ��ɫ uses email as the official means of communication, so applicants are required to maintain a current email address on file with the university and check their email regularly. You may update your email address or check the status of your admission application by visiting the Applicant Self-Service webpage.

Admitted graduate students are required to accept their admission offer and pay a nonrefundable enrollment deposit by  in order to reserve a spot in the upcoming class. The enrollment deposit may be waived for students receiving state or federal need-based grants or full financial assistance. The deposit will offset a portion of the student’s State University Fee.

How do I accept admission and pay the enrollment deposit?

To accept your offer of admission:

1. . Throughout your time as a student, you'll use Myɫ��ɫ Student Center to review your financial aid information, register for classes, check your account balance, and more.
2. In the Admissions section, select “Accept/Decline.”
3. Follow the instructions to .

When you accept your admission, you must pay the enrollment deposit, unless you qualify for a waiver. You can pay the enrollment deposit via credit card (MasterCard, American Express, Visa, and Discover are accepted) or electronic check. If you qualify for a waiver, the online process will automatically notify you. Once you accept your admission offer, you will receive an immediate confirmation that your acceptance and deposit have been accepted. The deposit will offset a portion of your State University Fee when you enroll.

The enrollment deposit will be waived for students receiving state or federal need-based grants or full financial assistance. If you qualify for the waiver, you must still accept your . You qualify for the waiver if:

• You have received a Federal Student Aid Report with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 0 or below.
• You are a candidate for an Athletic Scholarship.

You must pay the enrollment deposit at the time you accept admission to our campus. The deadline to accept your admission offer for the fall semester is .  Each program may have a different deadline.  If you do not accept the admission offer and pay the deposit, your admission will be withdrawn.

What is Provisional Admission?

Graduate applicants may be offered admission on a provisional basis if certain requirements (such as the baccalaureate degree) are in progress at the time of admission. These requirements must be completed prior to enrollment in the program, and failure to meet these requirements will result in the rescission of the admission offer.

What is a student standing of “Conditionally Classified”?

Graduate applicants who have deficiencies in prerequisite preparation for their program may be admitted with a standing of “Conditionally Classified” if deemed appropriate by the program’s faculty. This standing means that continued enrollment in the program is contingent upon meeting additional requirements specified by the academic department. The program advisor will communicate the conditions of admission to newly admitted students. 

How will I know if I have met all of the Conditions of Admission?

• Provisional Admits:
  • A final official transcript showing the conferral date for the baccalaureate degree must be submitted no later than August 15 (for students admitted for Fall) and January 15 (for students admitted for Spring).
  • After receipt of the final transcript, the admission decision will be audited to ensure all requirements have been met. If the requirements have not been met, the student will receive notification that the offer of admission has been rescinded.
  • Students will be allowed to enroll for classes prior to receipt of the final transcript; however, if proof of degree completion is not received by the deadline, classes will be administratively dropped.
     
• “Conditionally Classified” Student Standing:
  • At the end of the term, departments will monitor the progress of students in “Conditionally Classified” standing.
  • Upon successful completion of the specified prerequisites, the student standing will be changed to “Classified”.
  • Students will be allowed to enroll for classes; however, if the required preparation is not completed within the timeframe established by the department, the student may be immediately dismissed from the program.

Denials of admission are made only after an extensive review of academic qualifications, weighing those qualifications against the competitive nature of our applicant pool, and considering the recommendation of the department. Therefore these decisions are rarely overturned and are considered only for extraordinary reasons beyond the control of the applicant. We review every application for maximum consideration. 

For an appeal to have merit, it must contain new, serious and compelling information that clearly shows you to be academically stronger than you had been earlier evidenced. Mistakes made on the application are not basis for an appeal or the reversal of a decision. Additionally, the prospect of a stronger academic performance in a current term is not sufficient basis for an appeal.

Guidelines:

1. Complete the Admissions Appeal Process form requesting we reconsider your application. The form must come from you (the applicant) and be submitted no later 15 days after receipt of your original admissions decision. Appeals submitted via hard-copy letter, email or fax are not acceptable, and will not be considered.
2. Your submission must clearly outline your reason for appealing the decision and the information you present should be new and compelling.
3. You must include supporting documentation.
4. You cannot appeal being waitlisted, or your position on a waitlist.

Once your appeal is submitted, we will carefully consider the information presented and, if you meet CSU minimum requirements, we will consult with the department on whether the admission decision should be overturned. We will notify you by email within 4-6 weeks of our response to your appeal request. Only one appeal may be submitted for an academic term so your appeal packet must be clear and compelling when submitted.

• Students appealing a residency decision should contact the Residency Specialist at es-residency@csulb.edu.
• Students who have applied through the Bob Murphy Access Center Admission Process should contact Bob Murphy Access Center Services at (562) 985.4430