Admissions Process

No admission applications will be accepted for Spring 2010
Applications for Fall admission are accepted October 1-April 1

Requirements for admission to the university. The minimum university requirements for admission to graduate and postbaccalaureate studies at a California State University campus are in accordance with university regulations as well as Title V, chapter 1, subchapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations. Specifically, a student shall (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 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 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. (University Catalog)

NOTE: You must indicate one of the following degree objectives on your application.

Specific Graduate Degree Program
Credential Program
Specific Certificate of Advanced Study

Applicants who are undeclared may apply through open university (Division of Global and Continuing Education, 278-0333).

Graduate Admissions Office

Upon receipt of your application you will receive an electronic acknowledgement verifying receipt of your application.

The Graduate Admissions Office will determine if a student meets university admission requirements.

All transcripts and test scores must be received before eligibility can be determined (this doesn’t apply to returning CSUF students with no enrollment elsewhere). Your application cannot be sent to the degree program for review until all transcripts and test results are received. These materials should be forwarded to: Graduate Admissions Office, 5150 North Maple, JA 57, Fresno, CA 93740-8026
If you are eligible for consideration (see above requirements), all application materials will be sent to the Graduate Program Coordinator for an admission decision to the program/university.
All application materials required by the program (letters of intent, letters of recommendation and/or program application) should be submitted directly to the graduate coordinator/department office.

Admission application for international students via CSUMentor.edu
TOEFL requirement for international students

Program Admission Notification

After the program has reviewed your application materials, they will notify the Graduate Admission Office of the admission decision. You will receive a letter indicating your program admission status or denial to the program.

You may check your admission status at anytime through My Fresno State. Instructions on accessing your admission status are emailed to you upon receipt of your application.

Special Admits

Some denied applicants to the university (those who were ineligible due to GPA), may appeal by requesting special admission. Information detailing the process, “Instructions & Guidelines for Postbaccalaureate/Graduate Request for Special Admission,” and the supporting form, “Assessment for Special Admission,” are available in the Division of Graduate Studies office, Thomas Administration Building, Room 132, as well as the Graduate Admissions Office, Joyal Administration Building, Room 121

Readmission of Returning Students - Break in Enrollment

One semester break - Full application, no application fee.
More than one semester break - Full application, plus application fee.

Change of Degree Objective

Continuing students wanting to

change from unclassified ("undeclared") status to a specific degree program,
change their major (degree program and/or option
declare pursuit of a credential only, or
add a second master's degree objective

must file an "Application for Change of Graduate Degree or Certificate of Advanced Study" in the Division of Graduate Studies. A small fee is assessed.

Cost of Attendance

Registration Fees*

0-6 units
7 or more units

Postbaccalaureate students $1763.50** $2804.50**

Doctoral students $4661.50 $4661.50

Teacher credential students $1679.50 $2660.50

Nonresident and international students are required to pay out-of-state tuition in addition to the registration and course fees. an additional $372 per unit

* Fees are as of July 21, 2009, and are subject to change without advance notice by the Trustees of the California State University.
**An additional $210 per unit fee is be charged to students in the MBA or MS in Accounting programs

More information: University Catalog Class Schedule Accounting Services Questions pertaining to your teacher credential classification may be directed to the campus Credential Office in the Kremen School of Education at (559) 278-0300.

Questions pertaining to your undergraduate/postbaccalaureate class level status may be directed to the Admissions and Records Office at (559) 278-2261.

Registration Fees*	0-6 units	7 or more units
Postbaccalaureate students	$1763.50**	$2804.50**
Doctoral students	$4661.50	$4661.50
Teacher credential students	$1679.50	$2660.50
Nonresident and international students are required to pay out-of-state tuition in addition to the registration and course fees.	an additional $372 per unit
* Fees are as of July 21, 2009, and are subject to change without advance notice by the Trustees of the California State University. **An additional $210 per unit fee is be charged to students in the MBA or MS in Accounting programs
More information: University Catalog Class Schedule Accounting Services Questions pertaining to your teacher credential classification may be directed to the campus Credential Office in the Kremen School of Education at (559) 278-0300. Questions pertaining to your undergraduate/postbaccalaureate class level status may be directed to the Admissions and Records Office at (559) 278-2261.