Graduate Admissions
To be admitted to post-baccalaureate study, a student must hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or must have completed an equivalent acceptable to the Graduate School at California State University, Chico.
Applicants who wish to pursue a master's degree must have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 in the last 60 semester units of course work and at least 3.0 in the last 30 units and in all post-baccalaureate work. Applicants for unclassified status, such as qualifying for a teaching credential, must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the last 60 semester units.
In addition, by the application deadline or earlier, the Graduate School should have received three official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended since high school, and any required letters, test scores, etc., as specified by individual departments (see Master's Programs). Official transcripts are transcripts sent directly to the Graduate School from the institution(s) you have previously attended or are now attending. You do not need to request a transcript from CSU, Chico.
Application Filing Periods:
Applications for the fall semester may be submitted between October 1 of the preceding year and March 1; and between August 1 and September 15 for admission in the following spring semester.
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Complete and submit the following to apply to the Graduate School:
1. Graduate Application online
2. Residency Questionnaire (if new to the campus)
3. A check or money order for U.S. $55, payable to California State University, Chico;
this is a non-refundable application fee.
You may e-mail specific questions to grin@csuchico.edu. Do not use this e-mail address to request an application. Send supplementary application materials, such as a statement of purpose, to the graduate coordinator or to:
School of Graduate, International, and Interdisciplinary Studies
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0875 U.S.A.
phone: 530-898-6880
fax: 530-898-6889