| Students who have obtained a degree level comparable to a U.S. bachelor degree are considered “graduate” students, also referred to as “post-baccalaureate.” CSULB accepts graduate applications in fall and spring semesters; however, some graduate programs may close to applicants at any time.
International graduate applicants (F-1/J-1 visa holders) must file a CSU Mentor International Application. Some departments may require an additional application (departmental) and documents; therefore, it is essential to contact the academic department directly. Please visit the Graduate Studies link, located in the menu on the right-hand side to find information on the graduate program of choice.
Graduate applicants, holding U.S. citizenship/residency or visa classifications other than F-1/J-1 visa, who will be presenting non-U.S. coursework will be referred to the the International Admissions for application processing. Applicants falling under this category must file a CSU Mentor Graduate Application and not International Application.
There are two steps to the graduate application process:
1) A review of the university application and supplemental documents will be conducted by the International Admissions staff. Please review the application instructions and required documents found at this site. We will make the admission decision based on the minimum admission requirements found in the university catalog.
Key Admissions Criteria include the following:
1. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better in the last 60 units (or two years) or equivalent.
2. A degree level comparable to a U.S. 4-year bachelor degree.
3. English language requirement.
2) If an International Admissions evaluator finds an applicant admissible for university admission, applicant’s file is sent to a graduate department for the final decision. Some graduate departments require a higher GPA and additional supplemental documents and criteria; therefore, the final admissions decision is entered after the department renders its decision.
Graduate application processes take time, as department-specific requirements must be met. Please contact the specific graduate program advisor. Click on the link for the Graduate Studies, in the menu found on the right-hand side of this page.
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