Application Deadlines
Fall 2013
Sacramento State operates under a completion deadline process. Your application must be filed and all transcripts, test scores, and documents must be received by the Office of Graduate Studies by the close of business on the final application filing deadline for your department. University applications are term specific, which means that Sacramento State will not defer or roll forward your application or admission from term to term. If you do not attend Sacramento State in the term designated on your application, then you must reapply and submit a new application and fee for the subsequent term you wish to start attending Sacramento State.
*** If you have not done so, please visit our HOW TO APPLY page, which provides detailed information on how to apply to California State University, Sacramento. ***
IMPORTANT!!: Students with International documents must submit transcripts/mark sheets at least one month prior to program deadline. Students with F or J visas must apply through International Admissions. Please contact the department for supplemental deadlines and applications.
**All dates and programs are subject to change without notice** If your program is not listed here, please check with your department for the deadline.
* GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units
Master's/Doctorate Program Deadlines (By Major)
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
| Major | Dept. | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Deadline | Supplemental Department Application or Additional Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | ANTH | MA | Michael Delacorte | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Art | ART | MA | Andrew Connelly | *2.5 | February 15, 2013 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences | BIO | MS | Jamie Kneitel | 2.5 | February 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Ecology, Evolution and Conservation) | BIO | MS | Jamie Kneitel | 2.5 | February 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Molecular and Cellular) | BIO | MS | Jamie Kneitel | 2.5 | February 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Grant Proposal) | BIO | MA | Jamie Kneitel | 2.5 | February 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Internship Project Report) | BIO | MA | Jamie Kneitel |
2.5 | February 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Business Administration | BUS | MBA | Jeanie Williams | 2.5 | February 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Business Administration (Accountancy) | BUS | MS | Serena Hoffman | 2.5 | February 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Business Administration (Executive MBA) | BUS | MBA | Shelly Browning | 2.5 | June 27, 2013 | No |
| Business Administration (Finance) | BUS | MBA | Jeanie Williams | 2.5 | February 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Business Administration (International MBA) | BUS | MBA | Claire Goldsby | 2.5 | TBA | No |
| Chemistry | CHEM | MS | Susan Crawford | *2.5 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Chemistry (Biochemistry) | CHEM | MS | Susan Crawford | *2.5 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Child Development (Applied Settings) | CHDV | MA | Kristen Alexander | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Child Development (Theory & Research) | CHDV | MA | Kristen Alexander | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Civil Engineering | CE | MS | TBA | 2.8 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Communication Studies | COMS | MA | TBA | 3.00 or 3.25 in last 60/90 | February 1, 2013 | No |
| Computer Engineering | CPE | MS | Suresh Vadvha | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Computer Science | CSC | MS | Nik Faroughi | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Computer Science (Software Engineering) | CSC | MS | Nik Faroughi | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Counseling (Career Counseling) | EDC | MS | Elizabeth Liles | 2.5 | NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
Yes |
| Counseling (Marriage, Family and Child Counseling) | EDC | MS | Susan Wycoff | 2.5 | NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS | Yes |
| Counseling (School Counseling) | EDC | MS | Elizabeth Liles |
2.5 | NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS | Yes |
| Criminal Justice | CRJ | MS | Yvette Farmer | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Economics | ECON | MA | Kristin Kiesel | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Education (Bilingual and Multicultural Education) | EDBM | MA | Albert Lozano |
2.5 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Education Doctorate (Community College) | EDD | Ed.D. | Caroline Turner | 3.00 and Masters | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Education Doctorate (K-12) |
EDD | Ed.D. | Caroline Turner | 3.00 and Masters | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Education (Higher Education) | EDLP | MA | Geni Cowan | 2.5 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Education (Education Leadership and Policy Studies) | EDLP | MA | Geni Cowan | 2.5 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Education (Special Education) |
EDS | MA | Jean Gonsier-Gerdin | 3.0 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Education (Special Education - School Psychology) | EDS | MA | Steve Brock | 3.0 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Education (Education Specialist in School Psychology) | EDS | Ed.S. | Steve Brock |
3.0 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Education (Special Education - Vocational Rehabilitation) | EDS | MS | Guy Deaner | 3.0 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Education (Teacher Education - Behavioral Studies; Gender Equity Studies) | EDTE | MA | Sherri Carinci |
*3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Education (Teacher Education - Curriculum and Instruction) | EDTE | MA | Sherri Carinci | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Education (Teacher Education - Educational Technology) | EDTE | MA | David Jelinek | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Education (Teacher Education - Language and Literacy) | EDTE | MA | Porfirio Loeza | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | EEE | MS | Preetham B. Kumar | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| English | ENGL | MA | David Toise | *2.75 | February 15, 2013 | Yes |
| English (Composition) | ENGL | MA | David Toise | *2.75 | February 15, 2013 | Yes |
| English (Creative Writing) | ENGL | MA | David Toise | *2.75 | February 15, 2013 | Yes |
| Government | GOVT | MA | James Cox | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| History | HIST | MA | Mona Siegel | *3.0 | *Priority Deadline: December 15, 2012 Final Deadline: March 1, 2013 *Applications received after the priority deadline, but before the final deadline will be considered on a space available basis |
Yes |
| History (Public History) | HIST | MA | Patrick Ettinger | *3.0 | February 3, 2013 | Yes |
| History (Joint Doctorate) | HIST | Ph.D. | Patrick Ettinger | *3.0 | January 15, 2013 | Yes |
| Humanities |
HUM | MA | March 1, 2013 | |||
| Kinesiology (Exercise Science) | KINS | MS | Michael Wright | *3.0 | January 28, 2013 | No |
| Kinesiology (Movement Studies) | KINS | MS | Michael Wright | *3.0 | January 28, 2013 | No |
| Marine Science | MSCI | MS | Ron Coleman | 3.0 | February 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Mathematics | MATH | MS | Tracy Hamilton | 2.5 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | MS | Akihiko Kumagai | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Music | MUSC | MM | Ernie Hills | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Music (Composition) |
MUSC | MM | Ernie Hills | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Music (Conducting) |
MUSC | MM | Ernie Hills | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Music (Education) |
MUSC | MM | Ernie Hills | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Music (Performance) |
MUSC | MM | Ernie Hills | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Nursing | NURS | MS | Alexa Curtis | 3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| Physical Therapy Doctorate | PT | DPT | Bryan Coleman-Salgado | *2.5 | December 3, 2012 | Yes |
| Psychology | PSYC | MA | Lisa Harrison | 2.5 | February 15, 2013 | Yes |
| Psychology (Industrial Organization) | PSYC | MA | Lisa Harrison | 2.5 | February 15, 2013 | Yes |
| Psychology (ABA) | PSYC | MA | Lisa Harrison | 2.5 | February 15, 2013 | Yes |
| Psychology (Pre-Doctorate) | PSYC | MA | Lisa Harrison | 2.5 | February 15, 2013 | Yes |
| Public Policy and Administration | PPA | MPPA | Rob Wassmer | *3.0 | Priority:December 1, 2012 Regular* :March 1, 2013 *Application will only be reviewed if space is available |
Yes |
| Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration | RPTA | MS | Dana Kivel | 2.75 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Social Work | SWRK | MSW | Dale Russell | 2.8 | January 18, 2013 | Yes |
| Sociology | SOC | MA | Amy Liu | *3.0 | February 15, 2013 | Yes |
| Spanish | FORL | MA | Joseph Klucas | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Spanish (Summer) | CCE | MA | Joseph Klucas | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Speech Pathology | SPHP | MS | Robert Pieretti | 2.75 | February 15, 2013 | Yes |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | ENGL | MA | Mi-Suk Seo | 2.75 | February 15, 2013 | No |
| Urban Land Development | PPA | MS | Rob Wassmer | 3.0 | Priority:December 1, 2012 Regular* :March 1, 2013 *Application will only be reviewed if space is available |
Yes |
* GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units
Certificate Program Deadlines (By Major)
| Major | Dept. | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Deadline | Supplemental Department Application or Additional Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Learning Disabilities | CCE | Certificate | ||||
| TESOL Certificate | ENGL | Certificate | Mi-Suk Seo | 2.75 | February 1, 2013 | Yes |
* GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units
Credential Program Deadlines (By Major)
| Major | Dept. | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Deadline | Supplemental Department Application or Additional Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | EDS |
Credential | Kathe Goodwin | 2.67 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| HS Nursing | NURS | Credential | Alexa Curtis | 3.0 | TBA | No |
| LSH | SPHP | Credential | Robert Pieretti | 2.75 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| LSH/Special Class | SPHP | Credential | Robert Pieretti | 2.75 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Mild/Moderate Disabilities | EDS |
Credential | Kathe Goodwin | 2.67 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Moderate/Severe Disabilities | EDS | Credential | Kathe Goodwin | 2.67 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| MS Credential (Multiple Subject) | EDTE | Credential | Kathe Goodwin | 2.67 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| Professional Administrative | EDLP | Credential | Geni Cowan | 2.5 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
| PPS School Counseling | EDC | Credential | Elizabeth Liles | 2.5 | NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
Yes |
| PPS School Psychology | EDS | Credential | Steve Brock | 3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| PPS School Social Work | SWRK | Credential | Teiahsha Bankhead | 2.8 | January 18, 2013 | Yes |
| Language & Literacy Leadership (formerly Reading Language Arts Specialist) | EDTE | Credential | Porfirio Loeza | *3.0 | March 1, 2013 | No |
| SS Credential (Single Subject) | EDTE | Credential | Kathe Goodwin | 2.67 | March 1, 2013 | Yes |
