2010-2011 GRADUATE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Application Information
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Fall Quarter 2010
Cal Poly is currently accepting graduate applications for Fall Quarter 2010. Please visit the Cal Poly Graduate Admissions website for graduate program application deadline dates and program information.
International Applicants: Cal Poly will begin accepting applications from international applicants for Fall Quarter 2010 beginning October 1, 2009. The application filling period is October 1 through November 30, 2009. For program information and admission requirements please visit the Cal Poly International Admissions website.
Summer Quarter 2010
Cal Poly will begin accepting graduate applications for Summer Quarter 2010 beginning October 1, 2009. Please visit the Cal Poly Graduate Admissions website for graduate program application deadline dates and additional information.
2010 Winter and Spring Quarters
Due to CSU system-wide budget shortfalls, Cal Poly will not be accepting new applications for the masters programs for the Winter and Spring 2010 terms. Cal Poly is no longer accepting applications to the Multiple and Single Subject credential programsfor the 2010 Winter and Spring Quarters. The For application deadline dates and additional information please visit the Cal Poly Graduate Admissions website.
2011 Winter and Spring Quarters
Cal Poly is currently accepting graduate applications for the 2011 Winter and Spring Quarters. Please visit the Cal Poly Graduate Admissions website for graduate program application deadline dates.
International Applicants applying for Winter Quarter 2011: Cal Poly will begin accepting applications from international applicants for Winter Quarter 2011 beginning October 1, 2009. The application filling period is October 1 through June 30, 2010. For program information and international admission requirements please visit the Cal Poly International Admissions website.
Special Note: Cal Poly does not accept applications from applicants applying for a second bachelor's degree.
International graduate applicants will use this online application. In addition to submitting the online application, international applicants applying to Cal Poly will also have additional requirements and documents that must be submitted as part of the application process. Please visit the Cal Poly International Admissions website to read about the additional requirements and to download the additional documents.
Cal Poly accepts applications from international applicants for the fall and winter quarters only. Application filing period for international applicants:
Fall Quarter 2010: October 1 - November 30, 2009
Winter Quarter 2011: October 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010.
Applicants applying to the MA in English program please note:
Applicants applying to the MA in English program must use the online application to submit their Statement of Purpose. The Statement of Purpose should NOT be sent directly to the department/program.
Last updated: 2/2/2010 9:10AM PST
General Instructions
We think you will find this application to be an easy way to apply. To make your electronic filing easier, please have your Social Security number (SSN) handy. If you don't have one, leave the entry blank. If you are or will be applying for a Social Security number (SSN), please contact the campus(es) you apply to when your SSN is issued so we can update our records. Copies of your transcript(s) will provide CSU with important information for admissions determination.YOU CANNOT use this online application to apply to the CSU if you have been educated solely outside the United States; you must complete the paper version available in PDF format here.
To complete the online application, simply type your answers in the corresponding fields or select your answers from the pop-up lists (where applicable).
After you complete a screen, click the 'Next' button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be re-entered prior to submittal.
Once you have completed the application, click the 'SUBMIT' button located on the left column to submit the application.
Upon completion of this online application you will be given the opportunity to print this application for your own records (do not send to the school). To do so, click the link on the application agreement statement and use your browser's print function. You may also print previously submitted applications by viewing the confirmation screen for each campus and clicking the corresponding link.
What happens next?
You will receive an application acknowledgement from the campus to which you applied. Read it carefully and follow any instructions about when to send in documents or when to take placement tests.You will receive notification of your admission status.
When you are admitted to the campus, you will receive information about orientation, registration, and other activities for new students.
Important note: E-mail is a primary means of communication with applicants. CSU campuses will send important messages to you using the e-mail address that you list on this application. It is your responsibility to check this e-mail account regularly and read your messages from the CSU. Be sure to notify the campus(es) if this e-mail address changes.
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Instructions
After you complete a screen, click the NEXT button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be reentered prior to submittal.
Once you have completed the application, click the SUBMIT button located on the left column to submit the application.
Click here if you have any technical questions or need assistance with this online application.
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