Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate application steps

The graduate and post-baccalaureate programs are for students who possess a bachelor's degree and want to pursue a master's, credential, or certificate program. Applying to these programs is a dual admission process. The program details, procedures, and deadlines vary between program. 

Step 1: Review graduate and post-baccalaureate program

Since this is a dual process application:

• Review international admissions requirements
• Review specific program admissions requirements 
• Important dates
• Tuition and fees

Step 2: Complete application form

Submit your application on Cal State Apply. View the application guideline for a step-by-step process. 

Step 3: Submit required documents

Email the required documents below to International Admissions. 

• Scanned passport photo page
• Official transcripts
• Proof of English proficiency
• Financial affidavit 

Current F-1 visa holders (already in the U.S.)

• I-20 transfer in form

Please note: Official transcripts and proof of English proficiency can be submitted as unofficial documents for an initial admission decision. However, official documents must be submitted for final admissions acceptance. 

Step 4: Complete program specific application procedures

Graduate programs

• Education, MA
• Environmental Science, MS
• Instructional Science and Technology, MS
• Marine Science, MS
• Master of Business Administration (fully online)
• Master of Social Work
• Physician Assistant, MS
• School Psychology, MS
• Speech-Language Pathology, MS

Teaching credentials

• Elementary Education (multiple subject credential)
• Secondary Education (single subject credential)
• Special Education

Certificates

• Instructional Science and Technology
• Science Illustration 

 

Questions?

For questions in regards to admissions, please reach out to the International Admissions office via email or call +1 (831) 582-4778. We are available Monday-Friday from 8 am - 5 pm (Pacific Standard Time).