⚠️ Important: This process is not for residency-related appeals. For campus residency appeals, visit the California Residency webpage.
BEFORE YOU APPEAL
Admission decisions are based on your Cal State Apply application and/or official academic records.
- Appeals are not considered for applicants who do not meet admission requirements.
- You must show how you meet admission criteria and/or that extraordinary circumstances prevented you from meeting a deadline.
- All required supporting documents must be submitted with your appeal.
- One appeal per term. Appeal decisions are final.
WHAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR APPEAL
Your appeal packet must include:
- An Appeal Statement
- Supporting Documents (see examples below)
Supporting Document Examples
| Appeal Type | Supporting Documents |
|---|---|
| Admission Decision Appeal | Transcripts; test scores (if any) |
| Late Application Appeal | Transcripts; test scores (if any); letter of support from graduate/post-bac program (if applicable) |
| Late Documents Appeal | Transcripts; test scores (if any); order receipts |
| Late Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD) Appeal | Payment receipt; transcripts with order receipts (if not yet submitted) |
| Other Appeals | Transcripts; test scores; any additional documents that support your appeal |
PREPARE YOUR APPEAL
Write Your Appeal Statement (max 250 words)
Explain what you’re appealing, why, and include any new information. You’ll copy and paste this into the online appeal form.
Collect Your Supporting Documents
Save documents as PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, JPG, PNG, GIF, or TIFF.
Use the Right Email
Make sure it matches your preferred email in GET or the one used in your admission application.
Know Your CIN
If you already applied to Cal State LA or are a returning student, have your Cal State LA 9-digit CIN ready.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Make sure you have all the items above (appeal statement + supporting documents) before you submit.
- Click the Start Submission Button below to open AdobeSign.
- Fill out the Appeal Form with all required information.
- Copy and paste your Appeal Statement (max 250 words) onto the form.
- Attach your supporting document files to the form (PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, JPG, PNG, GIF, or TIFF).
- Review everything and then select Submit.
Important: After you submit, AdobeSign will ask you to confirm your email address. Your appeal isn't sent until you do so - don't skip this step.
Heads up: Incomplete appeals are automatically canceled and won't be reviewed.
Can't access the online AdobeSign appeal form? Click here to fill out and print the form for another way to submit.
DEADLINES & NOTIFICATIONS
- Appeals must be submitted within the timeframe indicated in your notification email.
- If you were denied admission, you must submit your appeal within 15 days of the decision notification.
After you submit an appeal to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, we will reply with an Appeal Acknowledgement email within 3–5 business days.
- Allow up to 3 weeks for an appeal decision email.
- While your appeal is under review, continue with your current college/education plans.
- We will send updates to your preferred email address. Make sure your email address is current in GET so you don’t miss anything.