Go to calstate.edu/apply to submit an online application. Admission to CSUS involves a two part

process. First, you must meet the minimum requirements for admission to CSUS as a postbaccalaureate or graduate student.

• An acceptable baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum GPA that meets the requirements of the program to which you are applying.

• Please visit the Graduate Programs page for department-specific GPA requirements.

In addition, you must meet program-specific requirements (test score submissions, written

statements, etc.). Please contact the department office of the program to which you are interested in

applying for more information regarding these requirements.

All of the academic advising for graduate students is done at the department level. Once an area of interest has been established, that particular area will be responsible for all advising. Please contact your department for any questions about prerequisites or transfer credit. Procedural questions can usually be answered on a first come first serve basis in the Office of Graduate Studies in River Front Center room 215 or by calling (916) 278-6470 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm any business day.

You may call 1 (857) 304-2087 for technical assistance. Alternatively, you may refer to the Office of Graduate Studies Cal State Apply Application Guide.

No. While Graduate applicants are required to list all colleges/universities you attended under the "Colleges Attended" section of the "Academic History" quadrant, they do not need to list each course taken under the "Transcript Entry" section. Please click the, "I Am Not Adding Any College Transcripts" button. Please note that applicants are still required to submit copies of their official transcripts to the Office of Graduate Studies.

Yes. You need to list every college/university you have attended, even if only for one class. Please note that you will also need to submit a transcript from each of these schools to the Office of Graduate Studies. More information regarding transcript submission requirements can be found in later answers or on the Office of Graduate Studies' "How to Apply" web page.

If the payment screen is blank, please try refreshing your browser and the payment information should appear. If you continue to have issues viewing the payment info, please call 1 (857) 304-2087 for technical assistance.

We are aware of an intermittent issue with submitting applications and are working the application vendor to resolve this issue. If you are unable to submit your application, please contact the application vendor, Liaison, using the information on this page: https://help.liaisonedu.com/Cal_State_Apply_Applicant_Help_Center and also please contact us and let us know that you are having issues submitting your application.

While the Office of Graduate Studies does not require test scores*, some departments do require them as part of their supplemental application. Please check with your department for more information. (*Students who earned their degree outside the U.S. at a university where English was not the language of instruction do need to submit English Language Proficiency test scores - TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Please inquire with your department to determine if you need to provide letters of reference for program admission consideration. Please note that any required letters of reference will be requested through your Cal State Apply application. The Office of Graduate Studies does not require letters of reference for your university application.

All required supplemental documents will be uploaded into Cal State Apply at the time of application submission. Cal State Apply applications cannot be submitted without the required documents attached to the application.

If you are a domestic student who earned a undergraduate degree or attended a university outside the United States and want to appy to a graduate program, review our submission criteria in order to ensure that the application packet is complete. Please visit our "Applicants with Foreign Documents" website for more information.

No. Please select "I don't have a GPA to add" for all colleges that you've listed on the application.

Yes, you will be required to attach unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended in the U.S. to your Cal State Apply application. Applications that lack transcripts will be considered incomplete and may be denied. Photos of transcripts (i.e files listed as .jpeg or .png) will not be accepted by the Office of Graduate Studies. Students should use PDF formatting for their unofficial transcript submission(s).

If you have attended a university/college outside of the the U.S., you will be required to submit evidence of transcript submission to an approved evaluation agency rather than submit an unofficial transcript. The official transcript evaluation will be needed for application processing.

An official transcript sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies will be required if the applicant receives an offer of admission. Some departments also require one to be sent to them as part of their supplemental application, so please check with your department for more information.

For a transcript to be considered official, it needs to arrive to our office in the original sealed envelope from the college/university of origin. Photocopies or opened transcripts are not acceptable.

Students who completed (or are in the process of completing) their bachelor’s degree at CSU Sacramento, and have not taken any other coursework elsewhere since they graduated, may not be required to submit official transcripts.

Yes. Individual transcripts from each university, college, junior college or community college attended are required by the university to complete your graduate application. Transfer credits from one institution that appear on the transcript of another institution may not be substituted for an individual transcript.

Yes. Individual transcripts from each university, college, junior college or community college attended are required by the university to complete your graduate application. Transfer credits from one institution that appear on the transcript of another institution may not be substituted for an individual transcript.

Submit official transcripts to the following address:

California State University, Sacramento

Office of Graduate Studies

Riverfront Center 215, MS 6112

6000 J St

Sacramento, CA 95819

Please be sure to include the entire 9 digit zip code when sending documents to different university departments. Not including the last 4 digits of the zip code (6112) is the most common reason transcripts do not arrive in a timely manner. You may submit official transcripts sealed in the issuing institution’s envelope in person. Transcripts that have been opened will not be accepted.

Official electronic transcripts must be sent directly to The Office of Graduate Studies via an official University e-transcript service. If the service allows you to enter an e-mail address, please use the following email address: gradtranscripts@csus.edu

GRE and GMAT score reports should be sent to the department that you intend to apply to. The CSUS Institution code is 4671; please refer to the GRE Bulletin for the department codes. TOEFL and/or IELTS score reports should be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies. Use may use the CSUS Institution code, 4671.

A Special Major for either a Master of Arts or Master of Science degree provides an alternative for those individuals whose special needs and interests cannot adequately be met by any single existing or planned master’s degree program. A student who wishes to undertake such a program should obtain an information sheet and application from the Office of Graduate Studies.

The College of Continuing Education offers courses through Open University to students not regularly matriculated or admitted to CSUS and who are not maintaining continuous enrollment status. Therefore, classified graduate students are not permitted to take courses through Open University.

Students using Open University to explore graduate school options and later make a decision to apply to CSUS for graduate studies should be aware that only six units earned prior to classification can be applied toward a subsequent master’s degree program. Units are also subject to departmental approval.

Second bachelor’s degrees are administered through the Admission and Records department. Please call (916) 278-3901 for application procedures.

Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies at (916) 278-6470 for information.

Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies at (916) 278-6470 for inquiries about beginning a program during the summer.

Once applications are complete, processing time averages 6-8 weeks but varies depending on how long the department takes to make a decision. Please contact your individual department for more information on their requirements for admission. This process will be expedited if official transcripts are submitted with the university admission application.

The Office of Graduate Studies gathers the necessary documents to create each student’s permanent record and verifies that the student has a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and meets minimum GPA requirements. An application from a candidate who meets those university requirements are then forwarded to the department for their consideration. Once a decision is made and the Office of Graduate Studies is notified, admission or denial letters are mailed to the students.

Fees are subject to change. Current registration and other fees can be found here:

https://www.csus.edu/apply/enrollmentcosts-fees/tuition-living-costs/index.html.

Please visit our Financial Opportunities section for information on a variety of resources available to help finance your graduate program. The Financial Aid Office also has information on Federal and State grants and loans. Graduate Assistant and Teaching Associate positions may be available through individual departments or the Career Center.

Please use the following link to access the Financial Aid office scholarship information https://www.csus.edu/apply/financial-aid-scholarships/ . You may also view additional financial opportunities for Graduate Students on our Financial Opportunities page.

Domestic Students are highly advised to have health insurance via third part provider. While CSUS does not provide health insurance, all currently enrolled students who pay health fees are eligible to access services provided by Student Health, Counseling, & Wellness Services. Additional fees may apply to specialty services, procedures, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines. International Students, as a condition of enrollment, are automatically enrolled in Anthem Student Advantage health insurance policy. Health insurance charges are automatically added to your university tuition and student fees. Please visit International Student Health Insurance for more information.

Students completing classes through CCE can obtain a membership at the WELL as CCE is an Associated Campus Program, CCE students can purchase a 1-4 month membership at a rate of $32 per month.