Graduate Programs

Who is a graduate student?

You are considered a graduate student if you have received final admission to a specific field of study that will lead to a Master's or Ph.D. degree.

What graduate programs are offered at CSULB?

Visit the University catalog online for specific information about the many Master's programs offered at CSULB.

Currently, CSULB has two doctoral programs available.

The Ph.D. in Engineering and Industrial Applied Mathematics is offered jointly by the CSULB College of Engineering and The Claremont Graduate University (CGU). Students receive advisement and program supervision for the engineering portion of the program from CSULB and for the mathematics portion from CGU.

CSULB also offers an Ed.D. program, available through the College of Education. The Ed. D in Educational Leadership is an independent doctoral program that addresses the demand for highly qualified educational leaders for P-12 school districts and community colleges.

Can I take graduate courses without declaring a major?

No. You must be admitted to a specific Master's degree or Ph.D. program. If you wish to take classes and participate in academic work beyond a Bachelor's degree but NOT earn a graduate degree, then you need to enroll through College of Continuing and Professional Education.

Do I have to reapply for admission if I recently graduated from CSULB?

Yes! You must reapply to the University under the same conditions and deadlines as all other students.

How do I qualify for graduate admission?

Master's Program

To be offered admission to a Master's degree program you must meet general university admission requirements as well as specific admission requirements of the program. The general university minimum requirements are:

• Completion of a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

• Good standing at the last college or university you attended.

• Meet the minimum GPA requirements for admission to the university. This can be met in any of the following ways:

• Hold an advanced degree

• Hold a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (A=4.0)

• Hold a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units you attempted, excluding lower-division and/or extension coursework attempted after the baccalaureate degree.

• Students in the progress of completing a baccalaureate degree may be admitted on a provisional basis, subject to proof of degree completion by the established deadline, if their cumulative GPA is at least 2.7 or if the GPA in their last 60 semester or 90 quarter units are calculated at a 2.5 or higher.

• Satisfaction in meeting the professional, personal, scholastic and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as prescribed by the program.

Please check with the department to which you are applying for information regarding additional requirements to qualify for admission to their respective Master's program.

Ph.D. Program

To be offered admission to the Ph.D. program in Engineering and Industrial Applied Mathematics you must meet the following requirements:

• Complete an admissions application to CGU in addition to your application to CSULB.

• Complete a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in science, engineering or mathematics from an accredited institution.

• Demonstrate good academic standing at all colleges or universities you have attended.

• Present confidential recommendations that indicate you are well qualified to pursue, with distinction, advanced study and research.

• Submit your score from the General Section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to both CSULB and CGU.

• Submit your score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if your native language is other than English or present proof of your Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an accredited U.S. university.

Ed.D. Program in Education Leadership

To be considered for the Ed.D in Educational Leadership, please view the College of Education website for details.

How do I apply for graduate admission?

As a Master's or Ph.D. applicant, you must submit a Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate Admissions Application, accompanied by the $55 nonrefundable application fee. You must also submit official transcripts of all college coursework to Enrollment Services/Admissions, CSU Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840. Check with the specific program for additional documents and requirements.

You should apply online to CSULB by visiting CSUMentor.

When is the application deadline?

Master's Program

Applicants to all programs must apply on-line at CSUMentor and submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended to Enrollment Services by the program's established deadline. In addition, departments may require supplemental information such as an additional application form or letters of reference. Consult the department's web site or staff for information on program specific requirements. These additional items must be submitted directly to the department by the program's deadline. Please visit the Graduate Studies website for a listing of programs and their deadlines.

Semester	Initial Filing Period	University Application Deadline
SPRING 2012 - (Open to selected programs; please check the Graduate Studies website for more information)	August 1, 2011	Varies by program, but no later than December 1, 2011
FALL 2012	October 1, 2011	Varies by program, but no later than July 1, 2012

Ph.D. Program

Application deadlines for the Ph.D. in Engineering and Industrial Applied Mathematics programs at CSULB are:

Semester Deadline
Fall - April 1
You must submit applications and be admitted jointly to both CSULB and CGU to pursue this Ph.D. degree.

Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership

Application deadline is February 15, 2012.

How will I know that you received my application?

We will send you a notification by email to acknowledge receipt of your application. During peak periods of application processing, it may take one to two weeks for acknowledgement notices to be sent.

Be Aware: CSULB applicants are required to maintain a current email address on file with the university and to check their email regularly, as the university uses email as the official means of communication

You may check the status of your admissions application by visiting the application status web page at: www.csulb.edu/applicationstatus.  You will need your 9 digit campus identification number when you log in. This number can be found on the upper right corner of your application acknowledgement notification. If you cannot locate your campus ID number, you will be given the opportunity to use your Social Security number instead.

When will I be notified of my admission status?

Upon receipt of all necessary documents, the University Admissions Office will review your eligibility based on the minimum university requirements listed above. If you are deemed eligible, your application will be forwarded to your academic program for review. You will receive notification of your admission status by email after the department has made their decision.

You may check the status of your admissions application by visiting the application status web page at: www.csulb.edu/applicationstatus. You will need your 9 digit campus identification number when you log in. This number can be found on the upper right corner of your application acknowledgement notification. If you cannot locate your campus ID number, you will be giventhe opportunity to use your Social Security number instead.

What's the next step?

Financial Aid

Check out Financial Aid to explore the programs that can assist in making CSULB affordable. Be sure to review the application procedures and priority deadlines.

If you have already been offered admission, you should refer to Information for Newly Admitted Post-baccalaureate and Graduate Students.