How to Apply

Applications are considered year-round. Admitted students may start the program at the beginning of any term.

BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION

Priority Application Deadlines
Fall Term (Aug-Nov)

July 15

Winter Term (Nov-Feb)

October 1

Spring Term (Feb-May) January 15
Summer Term (May-Aug) April 15

Admission decisions for regular graduate standing are based on a review of the following materials in the candidate's file:

  1. A completed application and non-refundable application fee 
  2. Graduate Program Advisement with a graduate admission counselor.
  3. Official Transcript(s) from a regionally accredited college or university verifying the applicant’s bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Normally a grade point average of approximately 3.0 in upper division undergraduate work is expected.  Official transcripts must be ordered and sent directly to Cal Lutheran via certified e-transcript or mail. We recommend e-transcript if available at your institution.

     

           By email:                                                                           By mail:

           If a selection list is available please choose:             California Lutheran University
           California Lutheran University                                      60 W. Olsen Road, #2200
           or use the following email address                             Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2700
           for direct entry: clugrad@CalLutheran.edu

  4. Two Academic or Professional Recommendations
  5. A personal statement

Prospective international students: please see international application procedures.

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