🗓️ Fall 2026 Admission Apps Open: OCTOBER 1, 2025
- Find your program to see its exact deadline.
- After you apply in Cal State Apply, send all documents (transcripts, test scores, etc.) within 2–3 weeks.
⚡ Types of Deadlines
- Domestic: For U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, Undocumented students (TPS, DACA, asylum, SIJ, T/U visa, etc.).
- International: For students needing an F-1 visa or I-20 to study in the United States.
- If it shows CLOSED, that means the program is not accepting applications for this term. Check the program’s webpage for details about admission terms. (Note: Some certificate programs are not open to international applicants because they do not meet SEVIS unit requirements.)
📌 Priority vs. Final
- Priority Deadline: Apply early = priority review (as long as your docs are in 2–3 weeks after).
- Final Deadline: Later apps accepted, but only if there’s space left.
🚀 Stay on Top of Your Cal State LA Deadlines
- Deadlines matter. Always submit your stuff on time (dates = submit by).
- For help sending transcripts, test scores, etc., check the Submitting Documents webpage.
Application Deadlines by Program
For more information about the program, please click on the program name.
| Academic Program | Domestic Deadline | International Deadline (for students who will require a |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Anthropology (MA) | March 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis (MS) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: |
| Art (MA) | February 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Art (MFA) | February 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
*Supplemental CSDCAS application is required. | January 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Biology (MS) | March 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Business Administration (MBA) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Business Administration (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Business Analytics (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Chemistry (MS) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies (MA) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Child Development (MA) | February 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Civil Engineering (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Communication Studies (MA) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
*Supplemental CSDCAS application is required. | January 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Computer Science (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Counseling - Rehabilitation Counseling (MS) | January 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Counseling - School-Based Family Counseling (MS) | January 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Criminalistics (MS) | March 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Economics (MA) | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Education for Social Change - Critical Bilingualism and Biliteracy (MA) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | February 15, 2026 |
| Education for Social Change - Early Childhood Studies (MA) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | February 15, 2026 |
| Education for Social Change - Literacy Leadership (MA) | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Education for Social Change - STEM Leadership and Community Engagement (MA) | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Educational Administration (MA) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Educational Foundations (MA) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Educational Leadership - Postsecondary Education (EdD) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | CLOSED |
| Educational Leadership - PreK-12 Education (EdD) | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Educational Technology - Educational Technology Leadership (MA) | May 31, 2026 | CLOSED |
| Educational Technology - E-Learning and New Media Design (MA) | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Electrical Engineering (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| English (MA) | March 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Environmental Science (MS) | March 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Geography (MA) | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Geological Sciences (MS) | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Healthcare Management (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| History (MA) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Industrial Management (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Information Systems (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Kinesiology (MS) | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Latin American Studies (MA) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Materials Science and Engineering (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Mathematics (MS) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Music (MA) | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Music - Commercial Music (MM) | February 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Nursing (DNP) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: |
| Nursing (MSN) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: |
| Nutritional Science (MS) | February 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Pan-African Studies (MA) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Philosophy (MA) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Physics (MS) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Political Science (MA) | March 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Psychology (MA, MS) | February 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Public Administration (MPA) | March 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| School Psychology (EdS) | January 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Social Work (MSW) | January 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Sociology (MA) | February 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Spanish (MA) | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders (MA) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | February 15, 2026 |
| Special Education - Early Childhood Special Education (MA) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | February 15, 2026 |
| Special Education - Extensive Support Needs (MA) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | February 15, 2026 |
| Special Education - Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MA) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | February 15, 2026 |
| Special Education - Multicultural/Multilingual Special Education (MA) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | February 15, 2026 |
| Special Education - Visual Impairment and Blindness: Teacher Preparation (MA) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | February 15, 2026 |
| Special Education - Visual Impairment and Blindness: Orientation and Mobility (MA) | Priority Deadline: Final Deadline: | February 15, 2026 |
| Special Education (PhD) | January 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA) | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Television, Film, and Media Studies (MA) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Television, Film, and Theatre (MFA) | February 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
For more information about the certificate program, please click on the program name.
For more information about the credential program, please click on the program name.
| Academic Program | Domestic Deadline | International Deadline (for students who will require a |
|---|---|---|
| Education Specialist Credential - Early Childhood Special Education | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Education Specialist Credential - Extensive Support Needs | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Education Specialist Credential - Mild to Moderate Support Needs | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Education Specialist Credential - Visual Impairments | May 31, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Elementary Education) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Preliminary Administrative Services Credential | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Single Subject Teaching Credential (Secondary Education) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
For more information about the program, please click on the program name.
| Academic Program | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Aviation Administration (BS) | December 1, 2025 |
| Civil Engineering (BS) | December 1, 2025 |
| Communicative Disorders (BA) | December 1, 2025 |
| Electrical Engineering (BS) | December 1, 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering (BS) | December 1, 2025 |
Nursing - Basic Pre-Licensure (BS) *Supplemental NursingCAS application is required. The NursingCAS is due January 15, 2026 at 8:59 pm (PST). | December 1, 2025 |
Be sure to review the PaGE webpage for program details, including location, schedule, admission requirements, fees, and financial assistance.
For more information about the program, please click on the program name.
| Academic Program | Domestic Deadline | International Deadline (for students who will require a |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration (MBA) - Fully Employed MBA Track | May 31, 2026 | CLOSED |
| Public Health (MPH) | April 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) | March 15, 2026 | CLOSED |
| Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) | January 15, 2026 | CLOSED |