Uploading Documents

IMPORTANT: Financial Aid Docs
Do not send financial aid forms (e.g., verification worksheets, selective service registration, etc.) to the Admissions Office — they will not be processed. Instead, use the Financial Aid Uploading Documents page .

Admission Documents You Can Upload

You can send these forms and documents electronically to the Admissions Office:

  • Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Verification (for transfer applicants only)
  • CSU Residence Questionnaire (opens in a new window) (with supporting documentation)
  • Non-Resident Tuition Exemption Request (AB540) (opens in a new window) – if you’ve already graduated from high school, include your high school transcript
  • International Evaluation Reports (for graduate/post-bac applicants only) – will be considered unofficial
  • Transcripts (high school and colleges/universities) – will be considered unofficial and must show the student's name and school name.
  • Test scoreswill be considered unofficial and must show the student's name, exam/test name, and exam date.
  • Any other admissions-related documents or forms.

For Admissions Appeals see the Admissions Appeals page for online submission instructions.

For Biographical/Demographic Change Requestssee the Bio Demo Change page for online submission instructions.


Unofficial vs Official Documents

  • All documents submitted through this upload process are considered UNOFFICIAL.
  • Unofficial documents may be used for initial review and appeals.
  • Official documents must come directly from your school, college, or testing agency to Cal State LA Admissions.
  • Need details about how to submit official docs? Check out Submitting Documents .

How to Upload to the Admissions Office

  1. Have your Cal State LA CIN ready (if you have one).
  2. Save your documents as: PDF, JPG, PNG, TIF or TXT.
  3. Click the button below.

BEGIN DOCUMENT UPLOAD (opens in a new window) 

🚫 Do not upload financial aid documents here! They will not be processed. Instead, use the Financial Aid Uploading Documents page .