Admission Appeals

If you wish to appeal your admission decision, please submit your Admission Appeal Packet and supporting documents online through the Admissions Uploading Documents site.

⚠️ Important: This process is not for residency-related appeals. For campus residency appeals, visit the California Residency webpage.

Before You Submit an Appeal

Admission decisions are based on the information provided in your Cal State Apply application and/or official academic records.

  • Appeals will not be considered for applicants who fail to meet established admission requirements, enrollment criteria, or deadlines.

  • Appeals are reviewed only for extraordinary circumstances beyond your control.

  • You must show that you meet admission criteria and/or that circumstances prevented you from meeting a deadline.

Note: Decisions are rarely overturned, and each applicant may submit only one appeal per term.

Appeal Requirements

Your appeal packet must include:

  1. Cal State LA Admissions Appeal Form (download, complete, and include in your packet).

  2. Letter of Appeal (written by you) explaining:

    • How you meet admission requirements, or

    • What extenuating circumstances prevented you from meeting them.

  3. Supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, test scores, proof of submission, etc.).

📌 Incomplete packets will not be reviewed and cannot be re-submitted.

Deadlines & Notifications

  • Appeals must be submitted within the timeframe stated in your notification.

  • For denied admission decisions, the deadline is 15 business days from your notification date.

  • Exceptions: The 15-day deadline does not apply to admission withdrawals or compliance-related issues (see your notification for details).

  • Appeal decisions are final, non-negotiable, and communicated via email only. Please ensure your Golden Eagle Territory (GET) email address is accurate.

  • You will receive an acknowledgment email within 5–7 business days after your packet is received.

Additional Notes

  • Letters of recommendation are not considered.

  • Appeal letters must be written by the applicant only.

  • While waiting for a decision, continue with your current college or educational plans.