Domestic Graduate Admissions

how to apply

You must submit an online application and pay the $70 application processing fee at Cal State Apply. An application fee waiver is not available.

requirements

In order to meet the  minimum requirements  for admission, you must have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended, and have attained a minimum/cumulative grade point average of 2.50 (4 point system) from your coursework.

Additional GPA Requirement for the ECS Graduate Programs

Minimum Standards Explanation

Minimum GPA of 3.0

If you graduated from U.S. institutions (non-ABET accredited) and/or with undergraduate degrees other than engineering or computer science.

Minimum GPA of 2.5

If you graduated from ABET accredited U.S. institutions with undergraduate degrees in engineering or computer science.

 

TRANSCRIPTS  
Official transcript is required from each university or college you have attended since high school. A transcript for all community college coursework is required even if the transfer credit is reflected on another transcript. If you have already received your bachelor's degree, your transcript must include documentation that you have received the bachelor's degree. If you are currently in the last year of your undergraduate program, your application can be evaluated with only one semester of grades missing. For example, if you are applying for Fall 2023 but will not receive your bachelor's degree until Spring 2023, your transcript must show grades through Fall 2022. You need to wait to send in your transcript until your fall semester grades have been posted otherwise your file is incomplete.

 

NOT REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION  
The following items are   NOT   required for admission so PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT.

  • Personal Statements
  • Letter of recommendations
  • High School Transcript
  • Certificates of Accomplishments / Trainings
  • Resumes / Work Experience
  • GRE or GMAT Scores

admission deadlines

An online application and all supporting documents (official transcripts from all institutions attended, marksheets, and degree certificate) must be received by the University's Office of Admissions by the date below:

 

SPRING 2024 for ALL Programs INCLUDING Environmental Engineering (ONLINE)

Admission Opens for Applicants Starting August 01, 2023.

Admission Closes for Applicants on November 01, 2023.

 

Accepting Applications for the Programs Below:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering (ONLINE)
  • Mechanical Engineering

Deadline to Submit all documents for ALL Programs November 15, 2023 (must be received by the University's Office of Admissions by the deadline date listed).

Deadline to accept and pay deposit fee for ALL Programs December 1, 2023.

 

FALL 2024 (Review the deadlines below as Programs have different deadlines)

Admission Opens for Applicants Starting October 1, 2023.

Admission Closes for Applicants on May 01, 2024.

Accepting Applications for the Programs Below:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Engineering (online) - See below for deadline dates
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Software Engineering (online)-See below for deadline dates

 

ECS deadlines include Software Engineering (ONLINE) & Environmental Engineering (ONLINE)

Deadline to Submit all documents for ALL Programs May 15, 2024 (must be received by the University's Office of Admissions by the deadline date listed).

 

Accept and Pay Deposit Fee (For All Programs INCLUDING Software AND Environmental Engineering (Online)):

June 1, 2024. If you are admitted after June 1, you have 10 days from the date you were admitted to accept your offer of admission.

*IMPORTANT- This applies to Computer Science applicants only: The Master of Science in Computer Science is a popular program. Due to the program's popularity and its capacity, graduate applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and complete their application early. The application will be complete only when we receive all of your supporting documents (official transcripts from all institutions attended, mark sheets, and degree certificate.

Submission for Admission

After submitting your application online, please submit all of your supporting documents (official transcripts from all institutions attended, marksheets, degree certificate, and official TOEFL/ IELTS /PTE scores) to the following address:

 California State University, Fullerton  
 Office of Admissions  
 P.O. Box 6900  
 Fullerton, CA 92834 

If your institution allows for electronic submission of official documents, you may request your university's Registrar's Office to email documents to admissions@fullerton.edu. Documents sent by the applicant will not be accepted.

Early application and supporting documents submission is strongly advised, due to strong demand for programs.

Send only OFFICIAL college transcripts. Official means it must be delivered securely from the originating institution directly to the University's Office of Admissions as a hard copy mailed in the institution's sealed envelope, not opened by the student.


application status

To check on the status of your application to our graduate program, please view your online CSUF student portal
If you have questions, please email the CSUF Office of Admissions at admissions@fullerton.edu. Your email must include your first and last name, CWID (Campus Wide ID#), and the name of the program that you have applied to. 

requirements

*You are not eligible to apply to a graduate program if you have already earned a Master's Degree in the same program. See FAQS (below) for more info.

FEE Information

Visit the Student Business Services for fee information.



Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Attend Part-Time? 

Yes! Many of our graduate courses are offered in the evening to accommodate working professionals. The Software Engineering and Environmental Engineering programs are offered entirely online and therefore fit anyone’s schedule. International students must maintain their full-time student status.

How Long Does It Take To Receive My Master's Degree?

All of the master's programs require 30 units to receive your degree. There are many factors that affect how long it will take to receive your degree; the most important factors are how many courses you plan to take per semester and if you have any deficiency (prerequisite) courses to complete before beginning the required 30 units. The one exception is the Software Engineering program; the program consists of two courses per semester for five semesters (22 months).

Can I Apply To A Program I Have Already Earned A Master's Degree In?

No. If you have already earned a Master's Degree in a particular field you ARE NOT ELIGIBLE to apply to the same program within CSUF's College of Engineering and Computer Science (Example: if you have an M.S. in Computer Engineering you MAY NOT apply to the CSUF gradaute Computer Engineering program).

Can I Be Admitted If I Don't Have A Bachelor's Degree in The Same Major? 

Yes! You can still be admitted if you do not have an academic background in the field you are applying for. You will be assigned deficiency (prerequisite) courses by an advisor in the department. You can take these courses as a master's student at CSUF before beginning the 30 units required for the master's degree. A resume is required to assess your work experience if you are applying to Software Engineering; please send your resume to ecsgrad@fullerton.edu once you have submitted your application to Software Engineering.

Can I Transfer Courses I Took At Another University Into the Master's Program?

You can request to apply a limited number of transfer courses towards unit requirements for a master's degree. The maximum number of units that can be transferred to a master's program is nine (9).

Can I Take A Class Without Being Admitted To A Master's Program?

Yes! Anyone can enroll in undergraduate and graduate-level classes through Open University. Registration is provided on a space available basis. If a course has prerequisites you must have met the prerequisites in order to be eligible to enroll. If you decide to apply for a master's program at CSUF you may be able to transfer courses taken through Open University. Visit Open University for more information.

questions and concerns

Contact Graduate and International Admissions for the College of Engineering and Computer Science at  ecsgrad@fullerton.edu   or (657) 278-7786. You may also visit our office in CS 311 ( campus map ).