There are different application and admission steps for post-baccalaureate and current Cal State LA students. Which one are you?
Fall 2025 application deadline is May 31, 2025
Admission Requirements & Eligibility
- GPA of 2.5 overall or 2.75 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units
- Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
- Philosophy Statement
- Negative TB Test within four calendar years
Please note: Students must also go through an interview. Basic skills are an admission requirement, subject matter competency exam/coursework is not a requirement for admission.
Post-Baccalaureate Application
Applying to a credential program as a new Post-Baccalaureate student. You are graduating or hold a degree before you start the credential program.
Complete all required sections of your credential program application including:
Philosophy of Education Statement
Negative TB Test
Two Letters of Recommendation
Once you apply to the university through Cal State Apply, you will be given a CIN number. You need the CIN number to pay the application review fee.
There is no additional application.
Submitting Transcipts to Admissions
Please send official transcripts (Submitting Transcripts/Test Scores to Admissions) from all universities, except Cal State LA, you attended as an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate student. You must mail or deliver transcripts to:
Cal State LA Admissions Office
c/o GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Or request official electronic transcripts sent to [email protected]
Once you apply to the university through Cal State Apply, you will be given a CIN number. You need the CIN number to pay the application review fee.
There is no additional application.
Please click here for information on California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Guidelines for Foreign Transcript Evaluation. Currently Cal State LA is only using International Education Research Foundation, Inc. Credentials Evaluation Service (IERF) for international transcript review
Current Cal State LA Student Application
Complete your Credential Application
Complete all required sections of your credential program application including:
Philosophy of Education Statement
Negative TB Test
Two Letters of Recommendation
Pay a $65 Admission and Credential Application Fee before submitting the application
Applicants to our credential programs will find the tab labeled “Payment” in the credential program application.
Apply to the University through Cal State Apply
If you have any questions about the process, join one of our Information Sessions or connect with us - give us a call, send an email, or stop by. We’re here to guide you through every step of the way.
What Type of Applicant Are You?
Applicant Type Checklist by Ana Zambrano
You can apply to add on a second credential program if you are currently enrolled in a Cal State LA Credential Program.
For any grievance regarding a rendered admission decision, please contact, us via e-mail at [email protected]. Please include your full name, contact information (e-mail/phone number), and pertinent details.