Admissions Information

Please note that you can only apply to one of our graduate programs. If you are unsure about which program is best for you, contact us.

General Admissions Process

Use Cal State Apply to file your application before the Application deadlines
Pay a non-refundable $70 fee
Submit your official transcripts electronically to ES-IDPTrans@csulb.edu
Await notification. Your application will be evaluated as soon as it is complete.

Meeting minimum and/or general requirements does not guarantee admission.

Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or greater
GMAT or GRE test scores
- GMAT requirements: At least 500 overall score; 4.0 essay score; 4.0 integrated reasoning score
- GRE requirements: At least 150 in each verbal and quantitative section; 4.0 essay score.
Resumé
Two letters of recommendation
Short Answer Personal Statement (1500 characters max)
- Describe a time when you dealt with someone who was difficult.
- How did you handle that situation?
- What would you do differently if you could do it over again?
Video Statement of Purpose:
- Describe your career goals in the next 3-5 years, and
- Your long-term dream job.
- You can use a platform such as YouTube to create the video. Include the link in the application form.
Application FAQs
Contact Us for an ADA-compliant format for the Video Statement of Purpose

Please follow these additional instructions for submission of transcripts and other required materials.