International Applicants
We encourage international applicants to consider our graduate degrees. Please note the application deadline for F1 and J1 visa students for the Student Development in Higher Education program:
- Fall 2023 consideration: December 1, 2022
In addition to the requirements for international applicants, please also be sure to submit the required Program Materials in Cal State Apply:
- Documents – statement of purpose, résumé, optional Johnson Endowed Fellowship application, optional Graduate Position in Housing and Residence Life application
- Recommendations (2)
Please see the left-hand navigation menu for more information about each of these requirements.
If you have any questions or need help with the application process, please contact the College of Education Graduate Studies Office at ced-gradstudies@csulb.edu.
International applicants planning to attend on a J1 or F1 visa have additional requirements for admission including but not limited to:
- English Language Requirement
- All transcripts/individual mark sheets from all institutions attended (see CIE website for details on what is needed)
Please refer to the Center for International Education website for specific details on meeting these requirements. We strongly recommend that you complete your application at least 4 weeks before the deadline to allow time for the Evaluators in International Admission to evaluate your records.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application, please email International Admissions or visit their website.
Domestic applicants with foreign coursework and/or a degree from an institution outside of the United States, have additional requirements for admission including but not limited to:
- English Language Requirement (for applicants with a foreign degree)
- All transcripts/individual mark sheets from all institutions attended (see CIE website for details on what is needed)
Please refer to the Center for International Education website for specific details on meeting these requirements. The steps listed for international applicants also apply for domestic applicants with foreign coursework. We strongly recommend that you complete your application at least 4 weeks before the deadline to allow time for the Evaluators in International Admission to evaluate your records.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application, please email International Admissions or visit their website.
