- If you do not attend Sacramento State in the term you applied for, then you must reapply for the term you wish to start attending Sacramento State.
Supplemental Application Materials
If the department requires additional documents, you will be prompted to upload them through Cal State Apply during the application process.
Note: The Master of Social Work (MSW) program has a unique process for collecting Supplemental Application materials. Please refer to their website for more details and carefully read the email communication from the Office of Graduate Studies once you have submitted your Cal State Apply application for the MSW program as well as any communication sent directly to you from the MSW program.
Applicants with Foreign Documents
Students with foreign documents must submit transcripts/mark sheets at least one month prior to the program deadline. Students with F or J visas must apply through International Admissions. Please contact the department for supplemental deadlines and applications.
For Applicants To Programs That Lead To Licensure Or Credentialing
Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements are available from the department or program. Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or taxpayer-identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements.
Spring 2025 Graduate Programs & Deadlines
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units of undergraduate work attempted
- 2.67 GPA in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework OR a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
- 3.0 GPA in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework OR a 3.25 GPA in the last 60 units completed.
- Please Note: For PRIORITY DEADLINES, applications received after the priority deadline, but before the final deadline, will be considered on a space available basis.
| Program | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | MS | Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) Admissions | 2.5 Cumulative | GMAT/GRE | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Business Administration | MBA | MBA Admissions | 2.5 Cumulative | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Business Administration (Business Analytics in Healthcare) | MBA | MBA Admissions | 2.5 Cumulative | None | Closed for Spring 2025 | Yes |
| Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Global Business) | MBA | MBA Admissions | 2.5 Cumulative | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Business Administration (Finance) | MBA | MBA Admissions | 2.5 Cumulative | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Business Analytics | MS | Claire Goldsby | 2.5 Cumulative | None | International Deadline October 15, 2024 Domestic Deadline December 1, 2024 | Yes |
| Business Administration (International) - Online | MBA | International MBA (IMBA) Admissions | 2.5 Cumulative | None | December 1, 2024 | Yes |
| Business Administration for Executives | MBA | EMBA Admissions | 2.5 Cumulative | None | December 1, 2024 | Yes |
| Civil Engineering | MS | Cristina Poindexter | 2.8 Cumulative and in upper division engineering courses. | GRE scores (If a student does not have an ABET-accredited engineering degree or meet the minimum 2.8 GPA requirement). | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Communication Studies | MA | Shawna Malvini Redden | 3.0 Cumulative or 3.25 in the L60/90 Units completed | Optional GRE | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Computer Engineering | MS | Praveen Meduri | 3.0 L60/90 Undergraduate | GRE | September 15, 2024 | No |
| Computer Science | MS | Haiquan (Victor) Chen | 3.0 Cumulative | GRE | September 15, 2024 | Outside agency transcript evaluations required for F-1 students. Click here for details |
| Computer Science- Software Engineering | MS | Haiquan (Victor) Chen | 3.0 Cumulative | GRE | Suspended | Outside agency transcript evaluations required for F-1 students. Click here for details |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | MS | Preetham Kumar | 3.0 Cumulative in EEE undergraduate program or 3.25 in L60/90 in EEE undergraduate program or equivalent | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| English (Creative Writing) | MA | Nancy Sweet | 3.0 L60/90 Units or 3.0 in undergraduate English courses | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| English (Literature) | MA | Nancy Sweet | 3.0 L60/90 Units or 3.0 in undergraduate English courses | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| English – Composition, Rhetoric, and Professional Writing | MA | Nancy Sweet | 3.0 L60/90 Units or 3.0 in undergraduate English courses | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Geology | MS | Amelia Van Keuren | 3.0 in upper division Geology courses | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| History | MA | Michael Vann | 3.0 L60/90 Units and 3.25 in History courses | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| History- Public History | MA | Rebekkah Mulholland | 3.0 L60/90 Units and 3.25 in History courses | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Humanities | MA | Joel Dubois | 3.0 L60/90 Units and 3.3 in Humanities courses or related field | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Mechanical Engineering | MS | Farshid Zabihian | 3.0 L60/90 Undergraduate | None | September 15, 2024 | No |
| Music (Composition) | MM | Robin Fisher | 3.0 L60/90 Units | Auditions Required | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Music (Conducting) | MM | Robin Fisher | 3.0 L60/90 Units | Auditions Required | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Music (Performance) | MM | Robin Fisher | 3.0 L60/90 Units | Auditions Required | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Nursing + School Nurse Credential through CCE | MSN | Kirsten Munk | 3.0 L60/90 Undergraduate Nursing courses | None | Priority Deadline August 31, 2024 Final Deadline September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Political Science | MA | Kristina Victor | 3.0 L60/90 Units and 3.0 in the major | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Quantitative Economics | MA | Suzanne O'Keefe | 3.0 L60/90 Units completed and 3.0 in undergraduate economics work | GRE (Optional) | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Spanish | MA | Miguel Bota | 3.0 L60/90 Units | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | MA | Mi-Suk Seo | 3.0 Undergraduate and 3.0 L60/90 units | None | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
Spring 2025 Certificate Program Deadlines
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units of undergraduate work attempted
- 2.67 GPA in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework OR a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
| Program | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music (Post-Master's Performer's Certificate) | Certificate | Robin Fisher | 3.0 L60/90 Units | Audition Required | September 15, 2024 | Yes |
Spring 2025 Credential Program Deadlines
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units of undergraduate work attempted
- 2.67 GPA in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework OR a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
| Program | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Nurse Credential through CCE | Credential | Kirsten Munk | 3.0 L60/90 Undergraduate Nursing courses | None | Priority Deadline August 31, 2024 Final Deadline September 15, 2024 | Yes |
Fall 2025 Graduate Programs & Deadlines
Fall 2025 Admission Opens on October 1st, 2024
Master's/Doctorate Program GPA Requirements
All GPA requirements are listed with the overall GPA requirements.
Please Note: For PRIORITY DEADLINES, applications received after the priority deadline, but before the final deadline, will be considered on a space available basis.
*Pending WASC and Chancellor’s Office approval
| Program | Degree | Department Contact Information | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | MA | Michael Walker | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Art - Studio Art | MFA | Andrew Connelly | 2.5 (Min GPA of 3.0 in Art courses) | None | February 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences | MA/MS | Robert Crawford | 2.5 Cumulative or 2.5 Last 60/90 Units (Min GPA of 2.75 in all biology coursework and min GPA of 3.0 in upper division biology coursework) | None | February 15, 2025 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) | MS | Robert Crawford | 2.5 or 2.5 Last 60/90 Units (Min GPA of 2.75 in all biology courses and min GPA of 3.0 in upper division biology courses) | None | February 15, 2025 | Yes |
| Business Administration | MBA | Jessica Bagger | 2.5 Cumulative | None | February 15, 2025 | Yes |
| Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Global Business) | MBA | MBA Admissions | 2.5 Cumulative | None | February 15, 2025 | Yes |
| Business Administration (Finance) | MBA | MBA Admissions | 2.5 Cumulative | None | February 15, 2025 | Yes |
| Business Administration - MS Accountancy | MS | Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) Admissions | 2.5 Cumulative | GMAT/GRE (Contact Program about possible waiver) | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Business Administration - Business Analytics | MS | Claire Goldsby | 2.5 Cumulative | None | F-1 or J-1 Deadline March 15, 2025 Domestic Deadline May 16, 2025 | Yes |
| Business Administration - MS in Finance | MS | Claire Goldsby | 2.5 Cumulative | None | May 16, 2025 | Yes |
| Business Administration (International) | MBA | Jessica Bagger | 2.5 Cumulative | None | May 16, 2025 | Yes |
| Chemistry | MS | Benjamin Gherman | 2.5 Cumulative | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Chemistry (Biochemistry) | MS | Benjamin Gherman | 2.5 Cumulative | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Child and Adolescent Development | MA | Basia Ellis | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Civil Engineering | MS | Zoi Dokou | 2.8 Overall and 2.8 in upper division engineering courses | GRE scores if a student does not have an ABET-accredited engineering degree or meet the minimum 2.8 GPA requirement | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | MS | Darla Hagge | 2.75 Cumulative (min GPA of 3.0 in major courses) | CBEST | February 15, 2025 | Yes |
| Communication Studies | MA | Shawna Malvini Redden | 3.0 Cumulative or 3.25 in the Last 60/90 Units completed | GRE (Optional) | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Computer Engineering | MS | Nikrouz Faroughi | 3.0 Last 60/90 Undergraduate | GRE | March 1, 2025 | No |
| Computer Science | MS | Haiquan (Victor) Chen | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | GRE | F-1 or J-1 Deadline February 1, 2025 Domestic Deadline March 1, 2025 | Outside agency transcript evaluations required for F-1 students. Click here for details |
| Counseling (Career Counseling) | MS | Counseling Admissions | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | January 13, 2025 | Yes |
| Counseling (Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling) | MS | Counseling Admissions | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | January 13, 2025 | Yes |
| Counseling (School Counseling) | MS | Counseling Admissions | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | January 13, 2025 | Yes |
| Counseling (Rehabilitation Counseling) | MS | Counseling Admissions | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | January 13, 2025 | Yes |
| Criminal Justice | MS | Alexa Sardina | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | GRE (Analytical Writing) | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Doctorate in Audiology | Au.D. | Laura Gaeta | 3.0 Overall and 3.0 in Pre-requisites | GRE | February 15, 2025 | Yes |
| Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) | Ed.D | Sheeva Sabati | 3.0 and Masters | GRE (Suspended) | February 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (Higher Education Leadership) | MA | Geni Cowan | 2.5 Last 60/90 Units | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (Workforce Development Leadership) | MA | Geni Cowan | 2.5 Last 60/90 Units | None | TBA | Yes |
| Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (TK-12 Educational Leadership) | MA | Geni Cowan | 2.5 Last 60/90 Units | GRE (Optional) | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Education (Curriculum and Instruction) | MA | Shannon Pella | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | May 30, 2025 | Yes |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MS | Preetham B. Kumar | 3.0 Cumulative or 3.25 Last 60/90 Undergraduate | None | Priority Deadline February 15, 2025 Final Deadline March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| English – Composition, Rhetoric, and Professional Writing | MA | Jonas Cope | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | February 20, 2025 | Yes |
| English (Creative Writing) | MA | Jonas Cope | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | February 20, 2025 | Yes |
| English (Literature) | MA | Jonas Cope | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | February 20, 2025 | Yes |
| Ethnic Studies | MA | Martin Boston | TBA | TBA | March 1, 2025 | TBA |
| Gender Equity Studies in Education | MA | Sherrie Carinci | 2.5 Last 60/90 Units | None | TBA | Yes |
| Geology | MS | Amelia Vankeuren | 2.5 or 2.5 Last 60/90 Units (min GPA of 3.0 in upper division Geology courses) | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| History | MA | Michael Vann | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units (min GPA of 3.25 in all History courses) | None | February 15, 2025 | Yes |
| History (Public History) | MA | Rebekkah Mulholland | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units (min GPA of 3.25 in all History courses) | None | February 1, 2025 | Yes |
| History (Public History Joint Doctorate) | Ph.D. | Rebekkah Mulholland | 2.5 and Masters | GRE | TBA | Yes |
| Humanities | MA | Victoria Shinbrot | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units (min GPA of 3.3 in all Humanities courses) | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Language and Literacy | MA | Marcy Merrill | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | GRE (Optional) | TBA | Yes |
| Mathematics | MA | Matthew Krauel | 2.5 Cumulative and 2.5 Last 60/90 Units (min GPA of 3.0 in all Mathematics courses) | None | March 1, 2025 | No |
| Mechanical Engineering | MS | Farshid Zabihian | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units of Last Degree Completed | None | March 15, 2025 | No |
| Multicultural Education | MA | Albert Lozano | 2.5 Last 60/90 Units | None | TBA | Yes |
| Music (Composition) | MM | Robin Fisher | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Music (Conducting) | MM | Robin Fisher | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Music (Performance) | MM | Robin Fisher | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Nursing | MS | Christie Smart | 3.0 Cumulative and 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | March 15, 2025 | Yes |
| Nutrition & Food | MS | Mical Shilts | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | February 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Nutrition & Food with Dietetic Internship | MS | Mical Shilts | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | TBA "apply through DICAS: instructions here" | Yes |
| Physical Therapy Doctorate (Approved Applicants Only) | DPT | Bryan Coleman-Salgado | 3.0 Cumulative | GRE | December 1, 2024 | Yes |
| Political Science | MA | Kristina Victor | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | February 28, 2025 | Yes |
| Psychology - Applied Behavioral Analysis | MS | Alexandra Morrison | 3.0 Cumulative Recommended | None | January 15, 2025 | Yes |
| Psychology - Industrial Organization | MA | Alexandra Morrison | 3.0 Cumulative Recommended | None | January 15, 2025 | Yes |
| Psychological Research | MS | Alexandra Morrison | 3.0 Cumulative Recommended | None | January 15, 2025 | Yes |
| Public Health | MPH | Heather Diaz | 3.0 Cumulative for Last Degree Completed | None | May 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Public Policy and Administration | MPPA | Shane Nordyke | 2.75 Cumulative or 2.75 Last 60/90 Units | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Quantitative Economics | MA | Suzanne O'Keefe | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | GRE (Optional) | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| School Psychology | Ed.S. | Melissa Holland | 3.0 Cumulative | GRE | February 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Social Work | MSW | Ethan Evans | 2.8 Last 60/90 Units | None | December 20, 2024 | Yes |
| Sociology | MA | Amanda Shigihara | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Spanish | MA | Brenda Romero | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | Graduate Examination | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Special Major (Approved Applicants Only) | MA/MS | Office of Graduate Studies Email | 3.0 Cumulative and 3.0 Last 60/90 Undergraduate | None | March 1, 2025 | Contact OGS for Approval to Apply |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | MA | Mi-Suk Seo | 3.0 Cumulative and 3.0 Last 60/90 Undergraduate | None | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
Fall 2025 Certificate Program Deadlines
| Program | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music - Performer's Certificate | Certificate | Robin Fisher | 3.0 Last 60/90 Units | Audition | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
Fall 2025 Credential Program Deadlines
| Program | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education - Added Authorization | Credential | Cindy Collado | 2.5 Cumulative or 2.75 Last 60/90 Units | None | TBA | Yes |
| Preliminary Administrative Services | Credential | Geni Cowan | 2.5 Last 60/90 Undergrad Units | CBEST or equivalent | May 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Single Subject Teaching Credential | Credential | Sarah Ives | 2.5 Cumulative or 2.75 Last 60/90 Units | CBEST or equivalent | February 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Multiple Subject Teaching Credential | Credential | Brian Lim | 2.5 Cumulative or 2.75 Last 60/90 Units | CBEST or equivalent | February 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Education Specialist: Extensive Support Needs | Credential | Kathy Gee | 2.5 Cumulative or 2.75 Last 60/90 Units | CBEST or equivalent | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Support Needs | Credential | Mei Shen | 2.5 Cumulative or 2.75 Last 60/90 Units | CBEST or equivalent | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing | Credential | TBA | TBA | TBA | February 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Education Specialist: Early Childhood Special Education | Credential | Cindy Collado | 2.5 Cumulative or 2.75 Last 60/90 Units | CBEST or equivalent | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
| PK-3rd Early Childhood Education Instruction Specialist | Credential | TBA | TBA | TBA | February 1, 2025 | Yes |
| Add on Credential: Education Specialist | Credential | TBA | TBA | TBA | March 1, 2025 | Yes |
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