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 2022 application filing period opens on October 1, 2021. Please select your applicant type to view your specific deadlines.
Domestic Applicants
International Applicants (students who need an F-visa to study in the U.S.)
Returning Students (students who previously attended Cal State LA and earned units)
Cal State LA Downtown (DTLA) (Transfer Applicants Only)
| Deadline | Item |
|---|---|
December 15, 2021 (Extended from Nov 30) |
Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
| February 15, 2022 | 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 |
|---|---|
December 15, 2021 (Extended from Nov 30) |
Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
January 7, 2022 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. |
| January 31, 2022 | Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2021 grades (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2022) |
| February 15, 2022 | If applying to Music BM, submit Admission Audition Video to the Music Department. |
| February 15, 2022 | 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:
- Civil Engineering BS
- Computer Science BS
- Electrical Engineering BS
- Mechanical Engineering BS
- Nursing - Basic Pre-Licensure BSN
| Deadline | Item |
|---|---|
December 15, 2021 (Extended from Nov 30) |
Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
January 7, 2022 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. |
| February 15, 2022 | Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and submit official college transcripts to the Admissions Office. |
| Deadline | Item |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2022 | Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
Within 30 days of application submission, and no later than April 30, 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|
December 15, 2021 (Extended from Nov 30) |
Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
January 7, 2022 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. |
January 31, 2022 |
Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2021 grades (for U.S. coursework only; if applied by December 31, 2021) (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2022) |
| February 15, 2022 | If applying to Music BM, submit Admission Audition Video to the Music Department. |
February 15, 2022 |
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:
- Civil Engineering BS
- Computer Science BS
- Electrical Engineering BS
- Mechanical Engineering BS
- Nursing - Basic Pre-Licensure BSN
| Deadline | Item |
|---|---|
December 15, 2021 (Extended from Nov 30) |
Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
January 7, 2022 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. |
| February 15, 2022 | Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and submit official college transcripts to the Admissions Office. |
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| March 31, 2022 | Cal State Apply Application for Admission If you have completed less than 60 semester units of college credit, or if you are reapplying after December 15, 2021, 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, apply by December 15, 2021; for Music BM, apply by December 15, 2021. |
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January 7, 2022 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. | ||||||||||||||||||
February 15, 2022 |
If applying to Music BM, submit Admission Audition Video to the Music Department. |
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Within 30 days of application submission, and no later than April 30, 2022 |
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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December 15, 2021 (Extended from Nov 30) |
Cal State Apply Application for Admission | ||||||||||||||||||
January 7, 2022 (by 8:59 pm PST) |
If applying to Nursing BSN, submit supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS. |
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| January 31, 2022 | Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2021 grades (if applied by December 31, 2021) (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2022) |
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| February 15, 2022 | If applying to Music BM, submit Admission Audition Video to the Music Department. |
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| February 15, 2022 | 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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- Business Administration - Management BS
- Communication BA
- Hospitality, Wellness, and Leisure Services BS
- Psychology BA
| Deadline | Item |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2022 | Cal State Apply Application for Admission:
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| April 15, 2022 | Cal State Apply Application for Admission:
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| January 31, 2022 | Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2021 grades (if applied by December 31, 2021) (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2022) |
Within 15 days of application submission, and no later than April 1, 2022 |
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. |