Graduate Programs Admission - draft
California State University, Long Beach offers 55+ master鈥檚 and credential programs across disciplines - from Engineering and Business to the Arts and Health Sciences. Our graduate students benefit from close faculty mentorship, cutting-edge research centers, and strong industry partnerships in the Los Angeles region.
黑料网 Master鈥檚 Degree Admissions Requirements
To qualify for admission to a Master鈥檚 or Doctoral program at 黑料网, you must meet both the general university admission requirements for graduate standing and the specific professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards prescribed by the program. Detailed program-specific requirements can be found on the Graduate Studies website, along with contact information for various programs.
How to Apply
Before starting your application, students need to Go to , register for a Cal State Apply account, and select 鈥淐alifornia State University, Long Beach 鈥 Graduate鈥 as your campus. You鈥檒l use this same login to start your application. This account will allow you to complete and submit your application, track your application status, and receive important updates.
General University Admission Requirements:
- Complete a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution by the end of the summer term prior to Fall enrollment or the end of the Fall semester for Spring enrollment.
- Be in good standing at the last college or university you attended.
- Meet the minimum GPA requirements for admission, which can be fulfilled in any of the following ways:
- Hold an advanced degree.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (no rounding).
- Hold a baccalaureate degree with a GPA of at least 2.5 (no rounding) in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units attempted, excluding lower-division and/or extension coursework taken after the baccalaureate degree.
- Students in the process of completing a baccalaureate degree may be admitted provisionally, subject to proof of degree completion. Provisional admission requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 (no rounding) or a GPA of 2.5 (no rounding) or higher in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units. An official transcript showing degree completion must be submitted, or the admission offer will be withdrawn.
Applicants must apply to a specific Master鈥檚 or Doctoral degree program and meet the academic requirements of that program.
If you wish to take classes for enrichment or preparation for degree programs, consider enrollment through the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE).
For full details about the application process, including how to create an account and submit your application, visit the Graduate Studies website at: 黑料网 Graduate Programs Application Process
Graduate Application Deadlines
All supporting materials must be submitted by the Final Deadline. Individual programs may have earlier or additional deadlines鈥攕ee your department鈥檚 page.
Next Steps
Once you鈥檝e submitted your application, here鈥檚 what to do next to keep moving forward:
- Find Your Program & Advisor
Explore our full list of graduate degrees and connect with program advisors to discuss curriculum, funding opportunities, and research interests. - Admitted Students Resources
Access orientation details, registration instructions, housing information, and campus life resources designed specifically for newly admitted graduate students. - Financial Aid & Scholarships
Learn about graduate assistantships, fellowships, and other funding opportunities. Find application deadlines and eligibility requirements. - Contact Graduate Studies
Have questions? Reach out to the Graduate Studies office for guidance on any part of the process鈥攆rom admission requirements to commencement.
gradstudies@csulb.edu | (562) 985-xxxx
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