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Admissions Requirements
General Admission Requirements
- Completion of a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or equivalent.
- Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.
- A grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
- Satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, i.e. GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.*
*Please note that each program has its own requirements, consult with the department for guidelines, requirements and deadlines. Information about statement of purposes/personal statements, letters of recommendation, and test scores can be found on the department website.
Application Requirements
A complete application is composed of the following elements:
- Submitted University application with $70* fee for admissions through Cal State Apply. *Fee increase as of Fall 2020 application. See if you qualify for an application fee waiver.
- Official copies of all college transcripts and test scores. Order them from all institutions that you have attended and have one copy sent directly to CSUSM at transcripts@csusm.edu. Alternatively, hard copies may be sent to:
Office of Admissions & Student Outreach
California State University San Marcos
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
ATTN: Graduate Admissions
Unofficial Transcripts are submitted on Cal State Apply during the application process.
GRE School Code: 4155
*Please note that each program has its own requirements, consult with the department for guidelines, requirements and deadlines. Information about statement of purposes/personal statements, letters of recommendation, and test scores can be found on the department website.
Application Dates
| Admissions Term | Application Open | Deadline to Apply | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | August 1 | October 31 | Select programs only. |
| Summer | October 1 | May 30 | Select programs only. |
| Fall | October 1 | Varies | Please check your program's website. |