Graduate Program Applications and Information

**Both Computer Science Master's Program Application package and University Application package must be received by:

• Application deadline for Fall semester: March 15th.
• Application deadline for Spring semester: November 15th. 

We must have a complete application package by the deadlines for visa reasons of international students.

Forms:

• STEP 1: University application form:
  An online application is available through CSUMentor. Students educated solely outside the United States must use the paper version application form provided in PDF format.
  STEP 2: Computer Science Master's Program application form:
  Rich text format.

Checklist of Items to Turn In:

To be turned in altogether as one package to Computer Science Department, Graduate Admission Desk, CSU San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

1. A completed departmental application form
2. Statement of purpose
3. Three letters of recommendation

Must be submit them together with each recommendation letter in a sealed and signed envelope.  Please do not send them separately.

To be turned in to Admissions and Records, CSU San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

1. A completed California State University Graduate Admissions application form
2. A copy of all official college transcripts. (These must be received directly from the registrar's offices of all colleges you have attended. They cannot be received from you).
3. A copy of the official GRE score report. (This must be received directly from the Educational Testing Service).
4. A copy of the official TOEFL score report from the testing service. (If English is not your first language)