快活林性息

At 快活林性息, we offer a variety of graduate programs across our eight academic colleges and one college of graduate and mid-career education. They are:

• Master's degrees
• Doctoral degrees
• Graduate certificates
• Credentials*

Use our program finder to find one that fits your educational needs.听Note that you can apply to only one program per admission term. Please review details in the Apply Via Cal State Apply row below.

*See the How to Apply to a Credential Program听section below for more detailed instructions.

Two applications are often required for prospective students: one to the university and the other to the individual graduate program. While 快活林性息 sets minimum requirements for admission, each of our graduate programs will have its own criteria. This may include GPA, test scores, pre-requisite classes and recommendation letters. You can find requirement information on the program page, its department website or .

Applications for admission to 快活林性息 graduate and credential programs are accepted starting Oct. 1 for the fall and Aug. 1 for the spring. University application deadlines vary by program. Use the to find individual closing dates.

The additional application to an individual program, as well as transcript and other document deadlines, may differ for each program. Visit the program's department website for specific dates.

Once you know your program requirements and deadlines, start gathering the materials you need. You will need a copy of your transcripts, test scores, household annual income and your Social Security number, if you have one.

You may also need additional materials based on your graduate or credential program requirements. Please check your department requirements to determine where to send these items. The additional items may include:

• Letters of recommendation or contact information for people who will write your letter
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• A statement of interest
• A research paper

As soon as you submit your Cal State Apply application, you鈥檒l need to send official transcripts and possibly additional supplemental materials required by your graduate program. Please review the next three rows.

Create an account and complete your application on , the CSU's online application system. Be sure to carefully review your information听and all sections of the application听before submitting.

Please note:听

You can apply to as many campuses as you wish, each with a $70 application fee, but you can only apply to one program per campus per admission term. Select only one state-supported or one self-supported extension program in Cal State Apply because a refund will not be available if you apply for two programs or submit two separate applications for the same term. Please choose your program carefully.

You must submit official college transcripts to the Office of the Registrar. Be sure to send:

• All courses taken at other colleges and universities previously attended, even if the course work was not completed.
• All college courses in which you are currently enrolled (these are your preliminary, work-in-progress transcripts).
• Your final transcripts for work in progress as soon as you complete the courses and grades are posted.

For electronic transcripts:

• Choose "CSU Northridge" as the recipient.听If this option is not available, use registrar@csun.edu as the recipient email address.
• If you have any California community college transcripts, please review and have the transcripts sent through this system.
• Please do not send identical, duplicate paper and electronic transcripts.

For paper transcripts:

• Paper transcripts must be received in sealed, unopened envelopes.
• Ask your previous school(s) to send your official transcripts directly to:
  • California State University, Northridge
    Office of the Registrar
    18111 Nordhoff Street
    Northridge, CA 91330-8207

You may also hand deliver transcripts in sealed, unopened envelopes to the Office of the Registrar, at the Records and Registration window of the Student Services Center,听听(BH 100) during听.

Important! You may also need to provide additional materials based on your graduate program requirements. Be sure to check your department鈥檚 website for a list of needed items and deadlines for submission. Please review 鈥淎pply to Specific Program鈥� below.

Complete any supplemental application required by your program. This often includes filling out a separate application and submitting additional documents. Be sure to meet their deadlines for submission.

Visit the to find your program鈥檚 department website. Review the website for admissions information and supplemental requirements.

After you apply, you'll receive an email from 快活林性息 with the information you'll need to . Once you've set up an account, you can check your application status. Each department has its own criteria for admissions and will notify you when it has reached a decision.

We offer programs for teaching, school services, school specialist and more. .

Two applications are required for prospective credential students: one to the university and the other to the individual credential program. While 快活林性息 sets minimum requirements for admission, each of our credential programs will have its own criteria. Specific credential program GPA requirements may be higher than the university requirement.

Review application requirements, instructions and deadlines for your program of interest. We also offer .听Get an introduction to our credential programs and learn how to apply to specific programs.

Applications for admission to 快活林性息 credential programs are accepted starting Oct. 1 for the fall and Aug. 1 for the spring. University application deadlines vary by program. Use the听听to find individual program closing dates.

In general, credential program applications are accepted between these dates:

• FALL semester admission: Oct. 1 to July 1*
• SPRING semester admission: Aug. 1 to Dec. 1*

*Please check听听for exceptions. If the program is closed, do not complete听the university application; contact the听听for guidance.

You鈥檒l need to complete both the supplemental credential program application and the university application. You may complete them separately or at the same time.*

Before you apply, be sure to:

• Visit the and select the specific program to which you plan to apply.
• Review the application instructions for the credential program you鈥檝e selected.

Prepare any required materials and submit your credential application by the deadline listed for the specific credential program you've selected.

There is a nonrefundable $50.00 fee for the supplemental credential application. (An additional $1.38, nonrefundable service fee will be assessed at checkout.)

*Tip: If, after reviewing the credential application page, you complete your Cal State Apply application first, some information will carry over to your credential program application. See Step 4 below.

Create an account and complete your application on , the CSU's online application system. A $70.00 application fee is due upon submission. Please refer to the for additional university application guidance. Be sure to carefully review your information before submitting.

PLEASE NOTE: If the application filing period for the individual credential program you selected is closed, do not complete a university application. for guidance.

If you are a 快活林性息 graduate, the only transcripts you are required to submit are for any other post-baccalaureate coursework that you have completed at another institution.

For electronic transcripts:

• In your previous school鈥檚 transcript ordering system, choose "CSU Northridge" as the recipient. If this option is not available, use registrar@csun.edu as the recipient email address.
• If you are submitting California community college transcripts, please review and use this convenient system.
• Both Graduate Admissions and the Credential听Office will have access to your electronic transcripts, so no duplicates are needed.

For paper transcripts:

• If your previous school(s) do not supply electronic transcripts, have official paper copies of your transcripts sent in unopened envelopes to:
  
  California State University, Northridge
  Office of the Registrar
  18111 Nordhoff Street
  Northridge, CA 91330-8207
  听

You may also hand deliver transcripts in sealed, unopened envelopes to the Office of the Registrar, at the Records and Registration window of the Student Services Center,听听(BH 100) during听.

Please do not send identical, duplicate electronic and paper transcripts!

听

After you apply, you'll receive an email from 快活林性息 with the information you'll need to activate your 快活林性息 Portal and email accounts. Once you've set up an account, you can check your application status. Each credential program has its own criteria for admissions and will notify you when it has reached a decision. Get help at .