Apply to Long Beach State

The first step in the admissions process is to apply to the University.  Please visit the CSULB Admissions website for information about the University admissions process, financial information, key dates and deadlines, and other useful information.

CSULB Dance Informational Brochure (PDF)

Undergraduate Admissions information

Cal State Apply is the California State University system wide application website.  You have the ability to apply to one or several universities. The application for admission is open:

  • Freshman and Transfer students for Fall admissions: October 1 – November 30
  • Transfer for Spring admissions: August 1 - 30

Specific Transfer admissions information

Please visit the CSULB Major Specific Admission Requirements for Transfer page for more information about applying and transferring to CSULB.

International admissions information

Please visit the International Admissions page of the CSULB Center for International Education for specific admissions and Cal State Apply information for F-1 and J-1 visas holders and other visa holders. 

Typically, the University will inform you sometime in February if you did not meet minimum academic qualifications to be accepted. 

Graduate Admissions information

CSULB Dance offers two graduate degrees: MFA in Dance and MA in Dance. In addition to the University application and audition, each degree requires supplemental materials to be submitted to the department.

Cal State Apply is the California State University system wide application website.  You have the ability to apply to one or several universities. The application for admission is open:

  • MFA October 1 – December 1, 2022 for Fall 2023.

  • MA in Dance will accept applications in Fall 2024 for its next cohort to begin in summer 2025.