| Students who have obtained a degree level comparable to a U.S. bachelor degree are considered “graduate” students, also referred as “post-baccalaureate.” CSULB accepts graduate applications in fall and spring semesters; however, some graduate programs may close applications at any time.
International graduate applicants (F-1/J-1) must file a CSU Mentor International Application. Some departments may require additional application (departmental) and documents; therefore, it is essential to contact the academic department directly. Please visit the Graduate Studies link 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, who will be presenting non-U.S. coursework will be referred to the the International Admissions Office for application processing. Applicants falling under this category must file a CSU Mentor Graduate Application.
There are two steps to the graduate application process.
1) A review of the university application and suuplemental documents will be completed by the International Admissions Office 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.
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