2010-2011 GRADUATE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE SPRING 2011 ADMISSION APPLICATION PROCESS

The initial application filing period for admission to the Spring 2011 term begins on August 1, 2010. However, because the California Governor and Legislature have not yet adopted a budget, CSU does not know how many students it can admit. While each campus will process your application conditionally, no offer of admission will be sent until we know more about the budget, including funding to support an increase in CSU’s enrollment.

Once a budget is adopted, each campus to which you apply will notify you about your options: (1) if the budget provides funding to increase CSU enrollment, each campus will finalize its review of your admission eligibility for the Spring 2011 term, or (2) if the budget does not provide additional funding to increase CSU’s enrollment, you will have the option either of (a) requesting that your admission application be changed from Spring 2011 to the Fall 2011 term, or (b) requesting that your admission application be withdrawn and the application fee be refunded.

Thank you for your interest in applying to a Cal State East Bay graduate program. Please consult the following links for additional information and then submit your application for admission.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Application and Document Deadlines

Graduate Programs Listing*

 *Please note that students applying to the MBA program should consult the department for program options.

 Apply to Your Graduate Program

In addition to applying to the University, you must also apply to the academic department administering your graduate degree program. To enter a graduate program, you must be accepted by the University's Office of Admission and also be admitted to your graduate department. Visit the Graduate Degree Programs section for individual program requirements and deadlines.

 Graduate Application Instructions

To apply for admission as a graduate student, complete the following items. Be sure to submit your application by the appropriate application deadline for the quarter to which you are applying. Please note that not all graduate departments accept students for all four quarters. Visit the Graduate Degree Programs section for individual program information and deadlines.

• There are two steps to apply for admission to a graduate program.
  1. Submit an application for University admission online at CSU Mentor and pay the $55 nonrefundable application fee. Be sure to print the application submission confirmation page for your records. Paper applications are also accepted and may be downloaded from CSU Mentor.
  2. Check with your graduate department to obtain information on how to be admitted to the graduate program of your choice. Be sure to apply also to the graduate department if they have additional requirements. Not all graduate departments require the same documents or tests. Check the Graduate Degree Programs section for individual program information and deadlines.
• Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to be sent to Cal State East Bay. Final official transcripts, showing degree completion, must be received prior to enrollment in classes. Transcripts will be accepted if mailed directly by the college or university or if hand-carried in their original sealed envelope to Cal State East Bay's Enrollment Information Center in the Student Administration building on the Hayward Campus, or to the Academic Services Center on the Concord Campus. After you have been admitted you will receive a decision letter indicating you have been admitted to the University.
• Submit the appropriate graduate department application form and any other supplemental admission requirements that are required by your specific graduate program. Visit Graduate Programs for individual program requirements and where to send documents. You will receive separate notification regarding your admission decision from the graduate department to which you applied.

 Document Submission

Please submit all required documents in a timely manner to avoid delay in your admission decision. Official documents test scores, and transcripts in their original sealed envelope, may be hand-carried to Cal State East Bay's Student Information Lobby or to the Academic Services Center on the Concord Campus. Documents may be mailed to:

Office of Admission
Cal State East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542