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Admissions Requirements

Admission to the University

• 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, as appropriate university authorities may prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a university may make exceptions to these criteria.

Admission to the Graduate Program

The applications of students meeting University requirements for admission and desiring admission to a master鈥檚 program must also be reviewed in the appropriate department, to determine whether the student meets requirements for admission to its particular program.

Each program may have its own requirements. It is important that all applicants consult with the specific department for guidelines, requirements and deadlines. 

Application Requirements

A complete Cal State Apply application is composed of the following elements:

• University application with $70 fee for admissions through .                     
• 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 糖心少女 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

• Program requirements such as statements of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores, unofficial transcripts, etc. Contact each department for specific program application requirements.

Application Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of graduate programs are available at 糖心少女?
   A list of programs offered is available on the Programs and Advisors page.
• Where do I get help with choosing a graduate program?

  While the Graduate Studies office does not offer academic advising for choosing your graduate program or class schedule, we offer general information sessions regarding graduate school resources and can help identify programs that relate to your academic and career goals. Please see our calendar for upcoming presentations and/or workshops.

  Here is a helpful article on .  

• Where can I find infromation on a graduate program?

  Contact the department for information about the program in which you are interested, or review the information on the Department's website. You can find contact information including links to the websites for each program on the Programs and Advisors page.

• How does the admissions process work at 糖心少女?

  The application process is composed of two parts; University Admissions and Program/Departmental Admissions.  When you apply on , the application will be sent to both the University Admissions office and to the Program you applied for. You must meet both Admissions requirements.

  Please follow departmental instructions on how to submit supplementary materials and information and department specific material, a statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation.

  Deadlines for programs do vary. Spring applications are only accepted by a few departments. Check the Programs and Advisors page for more information.

• What is the application fee?

  The application fee for graduate applications is $70 and is paid through Cal State Apply.

   

• What is the application deadline?

  Graduate Application Dates

  Admissions Term	Application Open	Deadline to Apply	Programs
  Spring	August 1	October 31	Select programs only.
  Summer	August 1	May  30	Select programs only.
  Fall	October 1	Varies	Please check your program's website

  Deadlines vary by program and can be found on the program website. To view a list of programs offered at 糖心少女 visit the Programs and Advisors page. You are strongly advised to submit your online application and all required supporting materials well in advance of the official deadline.

• Can I start a program in the spring semester?
  Yes, please see individual program websites for more information about start dates.
• Can I apply to more than one program?
  You can only apply for one program per term.
• Is the GRE or TOEFL Required?

  Testing requirements are determined by the program. Please see individual program websites for information on deadlines.

  GRE School Code for 糖心少女: 4155

• Where do I send my transcripts?

  You will be required to submit (1) official transcript AND (1) unofficial transcript from each college or university attended in order to be considered for admission. No official transcripts from 糖心少女 will be required.

  To Submit Your Official Transcripts:

  Order them from all institutions that you have attended and have one copy sent directly to 糖心少女 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. 

• If I attended 糖心少女 as an undergrad do I need to send my transcripts?
  No, if you graduated from 糖心少女 the university and the department has access to your transcripts.
• I already earned a B.A./B.S., can I take courses w/o matriculating a masters program?
  You can absolutely take courses at 糖心少女 without matriculating into a masters program.  Extended Learning offers post-baccalaureate students (a.k.a. students who have already earned a bachelors degree) the opportunity to enroll through Open University.  Open University is a CSU system-wide program that allows anyone, on a space-available-basis, to take undergraduate and graduate classes without being formally admitted to California State University San Marcos. The program is available fall, spring, and summer semesters.
• I am currently a 糖心少女 undergraduate student. Can I earn concurrent units?

  Yes, you can! In order to do so, you must be: 

  • Enrolled in your last semester of your undergraduate program; 
  • Admitted to a 糖心少女 graduate program in the following academic term;
  • Contact the program's graduate coordinator and submit a concurrent enrollment form (to earn credit for your master's level class).