Admissions and Recruitment

Rigorous preparation is key to academic success at Cal State LA. We offer 57 undergraduate majors and 55 graduate programs in a dynamic and diverse learning community led by award-winning faculty. We prepare students to become leaders locally, nationally, and globally through inquiry and innovation with real-world application inside and outside of the classroom.

Spring 2025 Admissions

• Open for domestic graduate applicants for select programs.
  • Spring 2025 deadline has passed for undergraduate applicants and international graduate applicants.

  Fall 2025 Admissions

  • The Cal State Apply application opens on October 1, 2024. For specific Fall 2025 application deadlines, see Admission Deadlines.
  • Fall 2025 classes begin Tuesday, August 19, 2025.