The university reserves the right to select its students and deny admission to the university or any of its programs as the university, in its sole discretion, determines appropriate based on an applicant’s suitability and the best interests of the university.
Prospective Graduate & Post-baccalaureate Students There are four steps to the application process for most prospective graduate and post-baccalaureate students:
- Applicants must submit an online CSU graduate application for admission at CALSTATE Apply.
- Most graduate degree programs at Cal State East Bay also require that an applicant complete a separate departmental application.
- Cal State East Bay will determine an applicant’s eligibility based on criteria discussed in this chapter.
- The University will notify the student of the decision.
Note: see also Application Procedures & Filing Deadlines below.
Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Admission RequirementsAdmission Requirement
Graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants may apply for a degree objective, a credential or certificate objective, or where approved, may have no program objective. Depending on the objective, the CSU will consider an application for admission as follows:
- General Requirements - The minimum requirements for admission to graduate and post-baccalaureate studies at a CSU campus are in accordance with university regulations as well as Title 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations.
- Specifically, a student shall at the time of enrollment: (1) have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities; (2) be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended; (3) have earned 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 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted; and (4) satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as appropriate campus authorities may prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to these criteria.
- Students who meet the minimum requirements for graduate and post-baccalaureate studies may be considered for admission in one of the four following categories:
- Graduate Classified - To pursue a graduate degree, applicants are required to fulfill all of the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards, including qualifying examinations, prescribed by the campus; or
- Graduate Conditionally Classified - Applicants may be admitted to a graduate degree program in this category if, in the opinion of appropriate campus authority, deficiencies may be remedied by additional preparation; or
- Post-Baccalaureate Classified (e.g. admission to an education credential program) - Persons wishing to enroll in a credential or certificate program will be required to satisfy additional professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards, including qualifying examinations, prescribed by the campus; or
- Post-Baccalaureate Unclassified - To enroll in undergraduate courses as preparation for advanced degree programs or to enroll in graduate courses for professional or personal growth, applicants must be admitted as post- baccalaureate unclassified students. By meeting the general requirements, applicants are eligible for admission as post-baccalaureate unclassified students. Admission in this status does not constitute admission to, or assurance of consideration for admission to, any graduate degree or credential program. (Most CSU campuses do not offer admission to unclassified post-baccalaureate students).
Note: These and other CSU admission requirements are subject to change as policies are revised and laws are amended. The CSU website and the admission portal are good sources for the most up-to-date information.
Graduate & Post-Baccalaureate Admission CategoriesStudents who meet the minimum requirements for graduate and post-baccalaureate studies may be considered for admission in one of the four following categories:
Graduate Classified
- To pursue a graduate degree, applicants are required to fulfill all of the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards, including qualifying examinations, prescribed by the campus; or
Graduate Conditionally Classified
- Applicants may be admitted to a graduate degree program in this category if, in the opinion of appropriate campus authority, deficiencies may be remedied by additional preparation; or
Post-Baccalaureate Classified (e.g. admission to an education credential program)
- Persons wishing to enroll in a credential or certificate program will be required to satisfy additional professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards, including qualifying examinations, prescribed by the campus; or
Post-Baccalaureate Unclassified
- To enroll in undergraduate courses as preparation for advanced degree programs or to enroll in graduate courses for professional or personal growth, applicants must be admitted as post-baccalaureate unclassified students. By meeting the general requirements, applicants are eligible for admission as post-baccalaureate unclassified students. Admission in this status does not constitute admission to, or assurance of consideration for admission to, any graduate degree or credential program. (Most CSU campuses do not offer admission to unclassified post-baccalaureate students).
Admission to the UniversityAll graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (e.g., Ed.D. applicants, joint Ph.D. applicants, master’s degree applicants, those seeking educational credentials or certificates) must file a complete graduate application as described in the graduate and post-baccalaureate admission materials at: www.calstate.edu/apply. Applicants who completed undergraduate degree requirements and graduated the preceding term are also required to complete and submit an application and pay the $70 nonrefundable application fee at the time of submission. The application fee cannot be transferred to a future term; each application filed requires an application fee payment. To be considered by more than one campus, it is necessary to submit separate applications (including fees) to each. All CSU applications must be submitted online at www.calstate.edu/apply. An acknowledgment will be sent to the applicant when the online application has been submitted.
To be considered for admission, students must be admissible to both areas:
- Eligible to be admitted to the University AND
- Eligible to be admitted to a Graduate Program
Please note, if applying to a future term, any past due application fees are still required and must be paid prior to enrollment in classes.
Transcripts
Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be sent to Cal State East Bay’s Office of Admissions. This includes all institutions before and after a student’s bachelor’s degree. If a student’s graduate program also requires official transcripts, they will also need to send additional copies directly to their department.
These and other CSU admissions requirements are subject to change as policies are revised and laws are amended. The CSU website, www.calstate.edu, and the CSU admissions portal, www.calstate.edu/apply, are good sources of the most up-to-date information.
Admission to Graduate Degree ProgramsMost graduate degree programs at Cal State East Bay require that an applicant complete a separate departmental application. These programs may require that the student meet additional admission requirements beyond those required for admission to the University. Contact the major department for procedures and deadlines.
Students pursuing a state-supported master’s degree may not be simultaneously enrolled in a Cal State East Bay Extension degree program. If student is unsure of the program’s classification, see the Graduate Policies chapter.
For information on changing major, degree, or credential objectives after admission, see the Change of Educational Objective section in the Graduate Graduate Policies chapter or send your inquiries to gradadmission@csueastbay.edu.
Graduate & Post-Baccalaureate Admission Application Procedures & Filing DeadlinesAll graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (i.e., doctorate, joint PH.D., master’s degree applicants, those seeking educational credentials or certificates and, where permitted, holders of baccalaureate degrees interested in taking courses for personal or professional growth) must file a complete graduate application as described in the graduate and post-baccalaureate admission materials on the Cal State Apply website. Applicants seeking a second bachelor’s degree must submit the undergraduate application for admission. Applicants who completed undergraduate degree requirements in the preceding term are also required to complete and submit an application and the $70 nonrefundable application fee. To be assured of initial consideration by more than one campus, it is necessary to submit separate applications (including fees) to each campus. All CSU applications must be submitted online via the Cal State Apply website. An acknowledgment will be sent to the applicant when the online application has been submitted.
Note: At this time, Cal State East Bay does not accept applications from students seeking a second baccalaureate degree except for the following majors: Nursing, B.S. If a second bachelor degree student is not admitted directly to the Nursing B.S. major, he or she will not be permitted to continue enrollment at Cal State East Bay.
Application Filing Periods
Note: Each non-impacted campus accepts applications until capacities are reached. Many campuses limit undergraduate admission in an enrollment category due to overall enrollment limits. If applying after the initial filing period, consult the campus admission office for current information
Application filing periods are also listed at: www.csueastbay.edu/prospective/how-to-apply/application-and-document-deadlines.
(Not all campuses/programs are open for admission to every term.)
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Fall Semester |
October 1 - June 1
International - May 1
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July 15 |
Some departments may accept applications after the deadline on a case-by-case basis; check the department website for details.
Certain programs may have earlier application deadlines. Interested applicants should contact the major department directly for more information.
Some graduate and credential programs may require departmental applications and other supplemental application materials. Please check with the department for details. Learn more at www.csueastbay.edu/graduate-admission.
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Spring Semester |
August 1 - November 1
International - October 1
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November 30 |
Summer Term |
February 1 - April 15 |
May 1 |
Note: Most programs do not admit students in Summer term. See program websites for Summer admission information and deadlines. |
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*Note: If applying after the initial filing period, consult the campus admission office for current information.
On-time applicants may expect to receive an acknowledgment from the campuses to which they have applied within two to four weeks of filing the application. The notice may also include a request that applicants submit additional records necessary to evaluate academic qualifications. Applicants may be assured of admission if the evaluation of relevant qualifications indicates that applicants meet CSU admission requirements. In the case of admission impaction, supplemental criteria for admission may be considered for an impacted program. Unless specific written approval/confirmation is received, an offer of admission is not transferable to another term or to another campus.
International Graduate Students
Students who will be studying on any temporary visa (ie. F, J or H) or any applicants with transcripts from outside of the U.S. should view www.csueastbay.edu/international for submission deadlines. The university has established deadlines to ensure that all application materials will be processed in time to allow international students to make the necessary passport, visa, travel, and other arrangements to reach the campus before the start of the term of admission. Current deadlines applicable to international students can be found on the university website or by contacting the International Admissions Office: iao@csueastbay.edu
Academic Records **
Certificates, diplomas, mark sheets, transcripts, and test scores must be sent directly from the issuing institution to the Office of Admissions, or, if an international applicant, to the International Admissions Office to be considered official. The Admissions Offices reserve the right to determine what constitutes an official document. Certified English translations must accompany all non-English original documents. Documents submitted are the property of Cal State East Bay and will not be returned.
Hardship Petitions
The campus has established procedures for consideration of qualified applicants who would be faced with extreme hardship if not admitted. Petitioners should write the campus Admission Office regarding specific policies governing hardship admission.
Credit for Prior LearningCal State East Bay does not grant credit for learning, knowledge, or skills- based experience that has been documented and evaluated according to campus policy. No unit credit is allowed toward the bachelor’s or master’s degrees for practical experience. An exemption allowed for experience will not carry units of advanced standing or diminish the number of units required for graduation.
Students should be aware, however, that policies for earning credit for prior learning vary from campus to campus in the CSU.
Credit for Transferred CoursesA minimum of seventy (70) percent of the total units required by the degree program must be completed in residence while enrolled as an admitted graduate student at Cal State East Bay.
Note: The number of transferable units for each degree program will be rounded to the nearest whole number of units.
Units taken while at other schools, while an undergraduate with permission to take graduate courses, while pursuing an additional baccalaureate degree in “Unclassified Post-Baccalaureate” status, while enrolled in another graduate degree program, or while enrolled in Continuing Education courses-including Open University courses-do not count as resident units. Courses offered in special session are considered resident units. Please note that individual graduate programs may require more than 70 percent of the required degree units in residence, so check the particular program’s section of this catalog for these requirements.
To request transfer credit:
- The student must have taken the course after earning a bachelor’s degree;
- Their department must accept the course(s) as relevant to their degree program;
- The institution at which the student took the course must customarily grant the level of credit for the course (graduate or upper division) that the student wishes to receive for it at Cal State East Bay;
- The student must have taken the course within five calendar years immediately preceding the receipt of their degree.
A student may also apply units earned through the CSU International Programs that meet the criteria outlined above. No more than half of the units required for the degree may be earned in this manner. If a student also wishes to apply transfer credits to their degree, the total of the transfer and International Program units may not exceed one-half of those required for the degree. If a student completes their capstone experience (thesis, project, or comprehensive examination) while in the International Programs, this must be done under the supervision of at least one Cal State East Bay faculty member.
In general, Cal State East Bay does not allow the use of credit-by-examination from challenged courses for master’s degree requirements. Exceptions may be established by individual departments and must be noted in the degree description in the University Catalog. They are governed by the following policies:
- The student must pass the exam challenging the course with a grade of “B-” or better;
- Not more than 9 units of credit-by-examination may be applied to the degree.
Educational ObjectiveDeclaration of Educational Objective
Each applicant must have a declared educational objective when the application is filed. International students on F-1 student visas may be admitted as “Conditionally Classified Graduate,” “Classified Graduate,” or “Classified Post-Baccalaureate” students. They may not be admitted as “Unclassified Post-Baccalaureate” students.
Note: Some graduate programs may require admission tests such as the GMAT or GRE, a supplemental application, a resume and/or other supplemental information. Please consult the individual graduate program for any additional application or admission requirements.
Graduate and Post Baccalaureate English Language RequirementCSU minimum standards for Graduate Students:
All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English and whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must demonstrate competence in English. Those who do not possess a bachelor’s degree from a postsecondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction must receive a minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based or 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Some programs require a higher score. Several CSU campuses may use alternative methods for assessing fluency in English including Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP).
Cal State East Bay interprets “where English was the principal language of instruction” to mean that a school is located in a country where English is the native language (the daily medium of communication of the majority of residents is English), and that the students receive academic instruction in all subjects (except foreign language courses) at all levels of education in English. Therefore, letters or transcripts attesting to English as the principal medium of instruction from institutions in countries where English is not the official language, will not be accepted.
Countries currently meeting the above requirement are: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize (formerly British Honduras), Bermuda, Botswana, Canada (except Newfoundland, Nova Scotia & Quebec), Cayman Islands, Commonwealth Caribbean, Dominica, England, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana (aka British Guiana), Ireland, Jamaica, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Micronesia, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia (Caribbean Commonwealth), Scotland, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands (British), Wales, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Applicants may fulfill the English language requirement by submitting:
An official transcript showing graduation with a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university, or an international college or university in a country where English is the official language (as given in the list above.)
A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 (213 computer-based or 80 Internet-based) or above. A score of 92 (Internet-based) or above is required for applicants seeking a Master’s of Science degree in Economics).
An overall test score on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam of 6.5 or above. A score of 7 or above is required for applicants seeking a Master’s of Science degree in Economics.
Note: All test scores must be sent directly from the testing institution. Cal State East Bay’s International Admission Office contacts are located at: https://www.csueastbay.edu/iao/how-to-apply/index.html.
Transitory Admission EligibilityGraduate students are eligible for Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment, Intrasystem Visitor Enrollment, and Cross-Registration with the University of California, Berkeley, and selected other East Bay colleges.
Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment
Students who are enrolled at any campus of the California State University may apply to attend another campus while concurrently enrolled at their home campus.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must have completed at least one term at the home campus as a matriculated student, or will be enrolled concurrently in such status,
- Must be, or have been, enrolled in an authorized graduate program at the home campus, and
- Must be in good standing at the last college attended.
Intrasystem Visitor Enrollment
Students of any campus of The California State University may apply for admission as a visiting student at another campus for a period of one term.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Have completed at least one term at the home campus as a matriculated student,
- Are, or have been, enrolled in an authorized graduate program at the home campus, and
- Are in good standing at the last college attended.
For further information contact the Office of Admission at (510) 885-3500 or admissions@csueastbay.edu.
Returning Graduate & Post Baccalaureate StudentsCal State East Bay students are granted an automatic leave of absence for one semester. This leave maintains the continuous attendance status of the student with eligibility to register in the following semesters and holds the catalog that determines degree requirements.
Former Cal State East Bay students who have been absent for two or more semesters must apply for readmission. An application fee is charged. At the time of readmission, students may be required to satisfy new university and/or program requirements. Following a mandatory interruption of one or more semesters, students who have left in a negative academic standing may not be eligible to return until they complete additional coursework. Students who have been academically disqualified or dismissed must file an appeal for reinstatement/readmission.
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