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Graduate Admissions

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How to Apply

You must submit an online application and pay the $70 application processing fee at Cal State Apply. An application fee waiver is not available.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected] or (657) 278-7786. You may also visit our office at CS-508.

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Admissions Information

Application Deadlines

Spring 2027

Applications Open (all programs): July 1, 2026

Applications Close: December 1, 2026

Deadline to submit all documents: December 15, 2026

Deadline to accept and pay deposit fee for all programs → December  1, 2026

  • If you are admitted after December  1, you have 14 days from the date you were admitted to accept your offer of admission.

Fall 2027

Applications Open (all programs): October 1, 2026

Civil & Environmental Engineering and Computer Science Programs

Applications Close: May 1, 2027

Deadline to submit all documents: May 15, 2027

Electrical & Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Programs

Applications Close: June 1, 2027

Deadline to submit all documents: June 15, 2027

Deadline to accept and pay deposit fee for all programs → June 1, 2027

  • If you are admitted after June 1, you have 14 days from the date you were admitted to accept your offer of admission.

Please review the Graduate Student Application Checklist

Due to document processing times, we HIGHLY recommend submitting official documents immediately after submitting the online application. This will avoid the withdrawal of your application due to incomplete application. Document processing may take up to 4 weeks. Official documents and required English Language Proficiency test scores must be submitted and processed before document deadlines.

Requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Graduate Student Application Checklist under the Office of Graduate Studies.

Transcripts and Exam Scores

The most up-to-date information on official transcripts can be found on Transcripts and Exam Scores under the Office of Admissions.

International Application Process

For the most up-to-date information, please visit the International Graduate Application Process under the Office of Admissions.

Application Status

To check on the status of your application please visit Check Your Application Status for instructions.

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Fall 2026 Graduate Programs

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Engineering (Online)

Mechanical Engineering

Software Engineering (Online)

Applied Computer Science*

Spring 2027 Graduate Programs

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Engineering (Online)

Mechanical Engineering

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*Accelerated, through University Extension

Students seeking an F1 Visa are not currently eligible to apply for online graduate programs.

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Learn more about the graduate student experience!

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Additional Resources & Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there additional documents I can submit to strengthen my application?

Unfortunately, there are not. Please do not submit any of the following items as they are not required for admission:

  • Personal Statements
  • Letter of Recommendations
  • High School Transcripts
  • Certificates of Accomplishments / Trainings
  • Resumes / Work Experience
  • GRE or GMAT Scores

Can I attend part-time?

Yes! Many of our graduate courses are offered in the evening to accommodate working professionals. The Software Engineering and Environmental Engineering programs are offered entirely online and therefore fit anyone’s schedule. International students must maintain their full-time student status.

How long does it take to receive my Master's Degree?

All of the master's programs require 30 units to receive your degree. Typically on average, students complete the degree program in four semesters, excluding summer terms.

There are many factors that affect how long it will take to receive your degree; the most important factors are how many courses you plan to take per semester and if you have any deficiency (prerequisite) courses to complete before beginning the required 30 units. The one exception is the Software Engineering program; the program consists of two courses per semester for five semesters (22 months).

Can I apply to a program I have already earned a Master's Degree in?

No. If you have already earned a Master's Degree in a particular field you ARE NOT ELIGIBLE to apply to the same program within CSUF's College of Engineering and Computer Science (Example: if you have an M.S. in Computer Engineering you MAY NOT apply to the CSUF gradaute Computer Engineering program).

Can I be admitted if I don't have a Bachelor's Degree in the same major?

Yes! You can still be admitted if you do not have an academic background in the field you are applying for. You will be assigned deficiency (prerequisite) courses by an advisor in the department. You can take these courses as a master's student at CSUF before beginning the 30 units required for the master's degree.

Can I transfer courses I took at another university into the Master's Program?

You can request to apply a limited number of transfer courses towards unit requirements for a master's degree. The maximum number of units that can be transferred to a master's program is nine.

Can I take a class without being admitted to a Master's Program?

Yes! Anyone can enroll in undergraduate and graduate-level classes through Open University. Registration is provided on a space available basis. If a course has prerequisites you must have met the prerequisites in order to be eligible to enroll. If you decide to apply for a master's program at CSUF you may be able to transfer courses taken through Open University. Visit Open University for more information.

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