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First Time Freshmen

    • August 1 - September 18 Spring application filing period via Cal State Apply with a $70.00 application fee due at time of submission.
    • October 17 If you have completed high school prior to fall 2022, then please submit an Official High School Transcript with a date of graduation.
    • October 17 If applicable, submit Official College AP and/or CLEP result.
    • November 15 Residency forms deadlines. For more information visit Determination of Residency.
    • December 1 $100 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit deadline.
    • January 11th If you are graduating high school in fall 2022, then please submit an Official High School Transcript with fall grades and date of graduation.
    • October 1 to December 16. Fall applications open via Cal State Apply with a $70.00 application fee due at time of submission.
    • January 15. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) application deadline.
    • March 2. Financial aid deadline. FAFSA, Cal Grant, DREAM act applications must be submitted for priority consideration. Visit the Financial Aid Office for more information.
    • March 15. Residency forms deadlines. For more information visit Determination of Residency.
    • March 15. Official AP and/or CLEP result due (admitted students only).
    • May 1. $100 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit deadline.
    • July 8. All final official transcripts are due. Final official transcripts need to show final spring grades.

Transfer Students

    • August 1 - September 18 Spring application filing period via Cal State Apply with a $70.00 application fee due at time of submission.
    • October 17 Official College Transcripts from all schools attended - one from each. Transcripts must include Fall courses.
      • IF you are a transfer student with less than 60 units, please submit an official high school transcript.
    • October 17 Official AP and/or CLEP result due.
    • November 15 Residency forms deadlines. For more information visit Determination of Residency.
    • December 1 $100 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit deadline.
    • January 11th Official Final Transcripts. College Transcripts must include final Fall grades.
    • October 1 to December 16. Fall applications open via Cal State Apply with a $70.00 application fee due at time of submission. 
    • January 15. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) application deadline.
    • March 2. Financial aid deadline. FAFSA, Cal Grant, DREAM act applications must be submitted for priority consideration. Visit the Financial Aid Office for more information.
    • March 15. Official College Transcripts from all schools attended - one from each. Transcripts must include Spring 2022 in-progress courses.
    • March 15. Residency forms deadlines. For more information visit Determination of Residency.
    • March 15. Official AP and/or CLEP result due (admitted students only).
    • May 1. $100 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit deadline.
    • July 8. All final official transcripts are due. Final official transcripts need to show final spring grades.

Graduate Students

  • Master’s ProgramsApplication OpenApplication CloseTranscript Deadline
    Business Administration (MBA) 6/1/2022 11/5/2022 11/16/2022
    Physician Assistant MS 6/1/2022 8/1/2022 6/1/2022
  • Masters Degrees

    ProgramApplication Filing PeriodTranscript Deadline
    Master of Arts in Education + Elementary Education Credential 10/1/2022 - 3/1/2023 3/15/2023
    Master of Arts in Education + Secondary Education Credential 10/1/2022 - 3/1/2023 3/15/2023
    Master of Science in School Psychology 10/1/2022 - 2/1/2023 2/28/2023
    MBA 10/1/2022 - 4/8/2023 4/15/2023

    Credential Programs

    ProgramApplication Filing PeriodTranscript Deadline
    Multiple Subject Credential (Elementary) 10/1/2022 - 3/1/2023 3/15/2023
    Single Subject Credential (Secondary) 10/1/2022 - 3/1/2023 3/15/2023
    Special Education (Mild-Mod/Mod-Sev) Credential 10/1/2022 - 6/15/2023 7/1/2023
  • Master’s ProgramsApplication OpenApplication CloseTranscript Deadline

    Education (MAE) + Elementary Education Credential

    10/1/2022

    3/1/2022

    3/15/2022

    Education (MAE) + Secondary Education Credential

    10/1/2022

    3/1/2022

    3/15/2022

    Education (MAE) - Curriculum & Instruction

    10/1/2022

    6/15/2022

    6/30/2022

    Education (MAE) - Education Administration

    10/1/2022

    4/1/2022

    5/1/2022

    Education (MAE) - Special Education (SPED)

    10/1/2022

    6/15/2022

    6/30/2022

    Business Administration (MBA)

    TBD

    TBD

    TBD

    Environmental Science (MS ENSCI)

    10/1/2022

    2/1/2023

    3/1/2023

    Instructional Science & Technology - Blended (MIST Blended)

    10/1/2022

    5/31/2023

    International: 5/1/2023

    Domestic: 6/12/2023

    Instructional Science & Technology - Online (MIST Online)

    10/1/2022

    5/31/2023

    International: 5/1/2023

    Domestic: 6/12/2023

    Marine Science - Moss Landing Marine Labs (MS MLML)

    10/1/2022

    2/1/2023

    3/1/2023

    School Psychology (MS)

    10/1/2022

    2/1/2023

    2/28/2023

    Speech-Language Pathology (MS SLP)

    10/1/2022

    TBD

    TBD

    Social Work (MSW)

    10/1/2022

    2/1/2023

    2/15/2023

    Certificate ProgramsApplication OpenApplication CloseTranscript Deadline

    Instructional Science & Technology (IST) - Blended Certificate

    10/1/2021

    5/31/2023

    International: 5/1/2023

    Domestic: 6/12/2023

    Science Illustration Certificate

    10/1/2022

    3/17/2023

    2/25/2023

    Credential ProgramsApplication OpenApplication CloseTranscript Deadline

    Multiple Subject Credential (Elementary)

    10/1/2022

    3/1/2023

    3/15/2023

    Preliminary Administrative Services

    10/1/2022

    4/1/2023

    5/1/2023

    Single Subject Credential (Secondary)

    10/1/2022

    3/1/2023

    3/15/2023

    Special Education (SPED) Credential: Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe

    10/1/2022

    3/1/2023

    3/15/2023

Extended Education Programs

  • ProgramApplication Filing PeriodTranscript DeadlineEnrollment Confirmation Deadline
    Computer Science Online 6/1/22 - 8/31/22 9/9/22 11/1/22
    Physician Assistant MS 6/1/22 - 8/1/22 6/1/22 9/9/22
    Speech Pathology MS 6/1/22 - TBD TBD TBD
    MBA 6/1/22 - 11/5/22 11/16/22 12/16/22
  • ProgramApplication Filing PeriodTranscript DeadlineEnrollment Confirmation Deadline
    MBA 10/1/2022- 4/8/2023 4/15/2023 5/10/2023
    Nursing Early Entrant * Contact Nursing * Contact Nursing * Contact Nursing 
  • ProgramApplication Filing PeriodTranscript DeadlineEnrollment Confirmation Deadline
    Computer Science Online 10/1/2022 - 1/27/2023 2/3/2023 5/1/2023
    Nursing 10/1/2022 - 3/1/2023 3/14/2023 5/20/2023
    Science Illustration Certificate Program 10/1/2022 - 2/17/2023 2/25/2023 5/13/2023
    Speach Language Pathology  TBD TBD TBD
    MBA TBD *Contact MBA *Contact MBA

International Students

For all International Student dates and deadlines please visit the International Programs website.


What is the deadline for college applications 2023?

Deadline: January 1, 2023* Most regular admission–also known as regular decision–deadlines are in January, but specific deadlines can vary by school.

Is CSU test optional for 2023?

Current high school juniors: Nothing will change for the incoming class of fall 2023, applying in fall 2022. The index will still be based on the applicants' high school GPA, with the option of submitting ACT and SAT scores.

What time are CSU applications due?

You can submit your application up until 11:59 PM PT on the deadline date. ... Dates for the 2022-2023 Cycle (Cal State Apply 2023).

When can I apply to Cal States for spring 2022?

The Spring 2022 application filing period opens on August 1, 2021. Please select your applicant type to view your specific deadlines.