Application instructions, admission requirements, and information about special programs are available on the Enrollment Services' web site:

First-time Freshman

Upper-Division Transfer Undergraduates

Graduate Admission: The primary criteria for admission are the same as those for University graduate admission. In addition, the applicant must have Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies, or its equivalent and have achieved a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester units attempted.

In addition to submitting an application to the University, applicants for the M.A program must submit the following materials directly to the department of religious studies:

1. Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which are written by someone familiar with the applicant's abilities as a student.
2. A statement of purpose
3. A writing sample
4. Transcripts from all prior post secondary education
5. A copy of the University application

Materials should be sent to:

Graduate Advisor
Department of Religious Studies
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840
Graduate Students

Deadlines for graduate applications:

For admission for the Spring semester: October 15
For admission for the Fall semester: March 15

The University encourages all prospective students (both undergraduate and graduate) to apply on-line: CSU Mentor

For students without access to the Internet, print application forms can be obtained by calling the automated application line at (562) 985-1655 or (562) 985-4145. Applications are also available for pick-up on campus.