Dates & Deadlines
Find your admission deadlines below.
Application deadlines
- Fall semester admission: Oct. 1 to Jan. 31
- Spring semester admission: begins Aug. 1 only for athletes, veterans and international freshman applicants
Final high school transcript deadline
- Fall applicants: July 15
Intent to Enroll
- Fall applicants: May 1
Application deadlines
- Fall semester admission: Oct. 1 to Jan. 31
- Spring semester admission: Aug. 1 to Sept. 30 for upper-division transfer applicants. Athletes, veterans and international applicants may have different application deadlines.
Preliminary transcript due date
- Fall applicants: Feb. 15
- Spring applicants: Oct. 1
Final transcript due date
- Fall applicants: July 15
- Spring applicants: Jan. 15
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. 15
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 Enroll
- Fall applicants: May 1
- Spring applicants: Nov. 1
CSU Fully Online
- Fall 2025 semester: Aug. 11 to Aug. 29, 2025
- Spring 2025 semester: Jan. 6 to Jan. 24, 2025
Learn more about CSU Fully Online.
Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment
- Fall 2025 semester: Aug. 11 to Aug. 29, 2025
- Spring 2025 semester: Jan. 6 to Jan. 24, 2025
Learn more about Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment (ICE).
Application deadlines
- FALL semester admission: Oct. 1 to May 31
- SPRING semester admission: Aug. 1 to 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 2025 semester: Aug. 11 to Aug. 29, 2025
- Spring 2025 semester: Jan. 6 to Jan. 24, 2025
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. Find closing dates at Cal State Apply Application Dates & Deadlines.
Learn more about Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment (ICE).
Returning undergraduate students
If you left CSUN in good academic standing or on academic notice, do not submit a new Cal State Apply application. Instead, complete our Welcome Back Form during the following dates:
- Fall semester admission: Oct. 1 to July 15*
- Spring semester admission: Aug. 1 to Sept. 30*
- Applicants who are athletes and veterans may have different application deadlines.
*Read more about Returning Undergraduate Student Admissions.
If you are an international student, please visit Returning International Students.
Returning undergraduate students who were previously disqualified
Starting spring 2025 and later, you can request readmission using the Welcome Back Form during these dates:
- Fall semester admission: Oct. 1 to Jan. 31*
- Spring semester admission: Aug. 1 to Sept. 30*
*For important details, visit Returning Undergraduate Admissions and review the "Previously Disqualified Students" section.
If you are an international student, please visit Returning International Students.
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.
Visit our Returning Graduate Student page for more information.
If you are an international student, please visit Returning International Students.
If you are a post-baccalaureate student who holds a recognized bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, you may pursue a program leading to a second bachelor’s degree at CSUN in approved majors.
Apply to CSUN during the following application filing periods:
- FALL semester admission: Apply from Oct. 1 to Jan. 31.
- SPRING semester admission: Apply from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.
For a list of approved majors, admission criteria and instructions, please visit:
If you are interested in any other majors and you have already earned a bachelor’s degree or higher, we encourage you to explore and apply to one of CSUN's graduate programs.