Dates & Deadlines
Find your admission deadlines below.
Application deadlines
- Fall semester admission: Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, now extended to Jan. 31, 2023
- Spring semester admission: Aug. 1 to Aug. 31 only for athletes, veterans and international freshman applicants
Final high school transcript deadline
- Fall applicants: July 15
Intent to Register
- Fall applicants: May 1
Application deadlines
- Fall semester admission: Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, now extended to Jan. 31, 2023
- Spring semester admission: Aug. 1 to 31, 2022 for upper-division transfer and returning student applicants. Athletes, veterans and international applicants may have different application deadlines.
Preliminary transcript due date
- Fall applicants: Feb. 15
- Spring applicants: Oct. 3
Final transcript due date
- Fall applicants: July 15
- Spring applicants: Jan. 17
Test Scores
Optional AP, CLEP or IB test scores are due as soon as possible but no later than:
- Fall applicants: July 15
- Spring applicants: Jan. 17
To order test scores, see:
- Advanced Placement (AP) — Use CSUN college code 4707.
- College Level Exam Program (CLEP) — Use CSUN college code 4707.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) — Request a paper transcript.
Intent to Register
- Fall applicants: May 1
- Spring applicants: Dec. 1
CSU Fully Online
- Fall 2022 semester: Aug. 15-Sept. 2, 2022
- Spring 2023 semester: Jan. 9-27, 2023
Learn more about CSU Fully Online.
Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment
- Fall 2022 semester: Aug. 15-Sept. 2, 2022
- Spring 2023 semester: Jan. 9-27, 2023
Learn more about Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment (ICE).
Application deadlines
- FALL semester admission: Oct. 1-May 31
- SPRING semester admission: Aug. 1-Oct. 31
Please see the important notes about master's programs in the Graduate Student Applicant section of this page.
Returning international students who were previously disqualified: Please see previously disqualified student deadlines.
Document deadlines
- Fall applicants: June 15
- Spring applicants: Nov. 15
Application deadlines
- FALL semester admission: Oct. 1 to July 1*
- SPRING semester admission: Aug. 1 to Dec. 1*
*Important Notes
- Please check Credential Office - How to Apply for exceptions. You may also check the Cal State Apply Application Dates & Deadlines search tool.
- If the program is closed, do not complete the university application; contact the Credential Office for guidance.
- Two (2) applications are often required — one to the university and another to the individual credential program.
For more information, visit Graduate Admissions and the “How to Apply to a Credential Program” section.
Application deadlines
- FALL semester admission: begins Oct. 1*
- SPRING semester admission: begins Aug. 1*
- Some master's and doctoral degree programs accept applications only for fall — not spring — admission.
*Important notes
- Each master's and doctoral program has its own application deadline. For individual deadlines, contact the program of interest directly. You may also check Cal State Apply Application Dates & Deadlines.
- Two (2) applications are often required — one to the university and another to the individual graduate program. Please read Graduate Admissions and contact the program of interest.
CSU Fully Online
- Fall 2022 semester: Aug. 15-Sept. 2, 2022
- Spring 2023 semester: Jan. 9-27, 2023
Learn more about CSU Fully Online.
Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment (ICE)
- Fall and spring semesters: You must file the ICE application form before the closing date set by the individual graduate program at Cal State Apply Application Dates & Deadlines.
Learn more about Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment (ICE).
Returning undergraduate student application deadlines
- Fall semester admission: Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, now extended to Jan. 31, 2023
- Spring semester admission: Aug. 1 to 31, 2022 for upper-division transfer and returning student applicants. Athletes, veterans and international applicants may have different application deadlines.
Returning undergraduate students who were previously disqualified
- NEW! Applications will be considered for spring 2023 admission if received by Aug. 31.
- If disqualified prior to fall 2022, apply for fall 2023 admission no later than Nov. 30, 2022, now extended to Jan. 31, 2023.
- If disqualified at the end of fall 2022, apply for fall 2023 by April 1, 2023. An invitation code is required after Jan. 31, 2023.
For important details, visit Returning Undergraduate — Previously Disqualified.
Returning graduate student application deadlines
- Returning graduate students: Please check closing dates for individual graduate programs in the Cal State Apply search tool at Application Dates & Deadlines and on the individual program website.
Due to CSUN’s impaction status, we cannot accept applications for second or additional bachelor’s degrees. If you've already earned a bachelor’s degree or higher, we encourage you to apply to a CSUN graduate program instead.