To facilitate the Cal State LA admissions process, please plan to meet all applicable deadlines. Dates are "submit by dates" unless otherwise noted. For information on how to submit documents, visit the Submitting Documents webpage.
The Fall 2024 application filing period opens on October 1, 2023. Please select your applicant type to view your specific deadlines.
Missing any of the stated deadlines and enrollment criteria may prevent admission-eligible students from enrolling at Cal State LA for Fall 2024. There are no exceptions to these requirements, and enrollment may not be deferred to a future term.
Domestic Applicants
Applicants who are U.S. Citizens, U.S. Residents, or other U.S. immigrants.
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Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
| February 15, 2024 |
Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and if attended non-US schools, submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office. |
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Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
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January 5, 2024 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit the supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. |
| January 31, 2024 |
Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2023 grades (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2024) |
| February 5, 2024 |
If applying to Music BM, complete the Music BM Admission Audition requirement. |
| February 15, 2024 |
Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and if attended non-US schools, submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office. |
Second Bachelor's degree applicants are held to Graduate Admission requirements. For more information, visit the Graduate Application and Admission webpage.
The following undergraduate programs accept second bachelor's applicants:
- Aviation Administration BS (effective Spring 2024)
- Civil Engineering BS
- Communicative Disorders BA (effective Fall 2024)
- Electrical Engineering BS
- Mechanical Engineering BS
- Nursing BSN
| Deadline | Item |
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Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
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January 5, 2024 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit the supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. |
| February 15, 2024 |
Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and submit official college transcripts to the Admissions Office. |
International Applicants
Applicants who will require a F student visa to study in the United States.
| Deadline | Item |
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| March 31, 2024 |
Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
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Within 30 days of application submission, and no later than April 30, 2024 |
Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and if attended non-US schools, submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office. |
| Deadline | Item |
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Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
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January 5, 2024 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit the supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. |
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January 31, 2024 |
Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2023 grades (for U.S. coursework only; if applied by December 31, 2023) (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2024) |
| February 5, 2024 |
If applying to Music BM, complete the Music BM Admission Audition requirement. |
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February 15, 2024 |
Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and if attended non-US schools, submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office. |
Second Bachelor's degree applicants are held to Graduate Admission requirements. For more information, visit the Graduate Application and Admission webpage.
The following undergraduate programs accept second bachelor's applicants:
- Aviation Administration BS (effective Spring 2024)
- Civil Engineering BS
- Communicative Disorders BA (effective Fall 2024)
- Electrical Engineering BS
- Mechanical Engineering BS
- Nursing BSN
| Deadline | Item |
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Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
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January 5, 2024 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit the supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. |
| February 15, 2024 |
Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and submit official college transcripts to the Admissions Office. |
Returning Students
Students who previously attended Cal State LA and earned units, and are returning to complete their degrees.
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| March 31, 2024 | Cal State Apply Application for Admission
If you have completed less than 60 semester units of college credit, or if you are reapplying after November 30, 2023, please submit the Returning Student Verification eForm to request a special code before accessing the Cal State Apply application. Major with supplemental admission applications: If applying to Nursing BSN or Music BM, apply by November 30, 2023. |
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January 5, 2024 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit the supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. | ||||||||||||||||||
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February 5, 2024 |
If applying to Music BM, complete the Music BM Admission Audition requirement. |
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Within 30 days of application submission, and no later than April 30, 2024 |
Approved Readmission Petition, if left Cal State LA in disqualified academic status. Contact the College for your new desired major for a Readmission from Disqualification meeting appointment at least 2 weeks before this deadline:
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January 5, 2024 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit the supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. |
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| January 31, 2024 |
Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2023 grades (if applied by December 31, 2023) (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2024) |
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| February 5, 2024 |
If applying to Music BM, complete the Music BM Admission Audition requirement. |
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| February 15, 2024 |
Approved Readmission Petition, if left Cal State LA in disqualified academic status. Contact the College for your new desired major for a Readmission from Disqualification meeting appointment at least 2 weeks before this deadline:
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Cal State LA Downtown (DTLA)
Domestic and International Transfers Applicants interested in programs offered at the Cal State LA Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) location.
Be sure to review the Cal State LA College of Professional and Global Education site for details of this program including location, schedule, admission, fees, and financial assistance.
For more information about the DTLA program, please click on the program name:
- Business Administration - Management BS
- Communication BA
- Hospitality, Wellness, and Leisure Services BS
- Psychology BA
| Deadline | Item |
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Extended to April 15, 2024 |
Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
| January 31, 2024 | Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2023 grades (if applied by December 31, 2023) (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2024) |
| Within 15 days of application submission, and no later than May 3, 2024 |
Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and if attended non-US schools, submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office. |