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Second Bachelor’s Degree

If you already have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursing another, you are a second bachelor’s degree applicant.

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Whether you’ve taken some time off or are looking to start a new path, a second bachelor’s degree can expand your skills and knowledge for whatever comes next. You are considered a Second Bachelor’s applicant if you already hold a bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursuing an additional bachelor’s degree.

If you are interested in pursuing a master’s degree or teaching credential, visit our Graduate Students page.

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

Domestic students (do not require an F or J visa to study in the US) must have:

  • Completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted

View detailed graduate admission requirements

International Students

International students (require an F or J visa to study in the US) who have completed the equivalent of a four-year US bachelor’s degree must have:

  • Completed a 4-year university degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Equivalencies will be determined by International Admissions.
  • Attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned bachelor's degree and attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester credits. A lower grade point average may be considered based on overall qualifications. The grading system in the U.S. is on a four-point scale:
    • 0 = Failing Grade
    • 1.0 = Below Average
    • 2.0 = Average or Good
    • 3.0 = Above Average or Very Good
    • 4.0 = Excellent
  • English Proficiency
  • Selected a program at Chico State that is demonstrably different than their first bachelor's program.

Application Deadlines and Process

Second bachelor’s applications are accepted for students starting in fall (August) or spring (January) semesters.

Application Periods

Fall Semester
October 1–December 15 (Domestic students)
October 1–May 1 (International students)

Spring Semester
August 1–31 (Domestic students)
August 1–September 30 (International students)

How to Apply

  1. Review Admission Requirements

  2. Prepare Your Application Materials
    Gather your unofficial college transcripts and household income information (if a US student) to make filling out the application simple. Explore Chico State’s majors before you start your application.

  3. Submit Your Application
    Apply online through Cal State Apply.
    • Visit the Help Center for application tips, troubleshooting, and more.
    • Once in the application, indicate in your Extended Profile that your Degree Goal is “Second Bachelor’s Degree and Beyond.”
    • International students should select F-1 Visa when creating an application account.

  4. Pay Your Fee
    There is a $70 application fee. Second bachelor’s applicants are not considered undergraduate and therefore not eligible for any application fee waivers.

  5. Keep in Touch
    Make sure you add info@csuchico.edu to your contact list. Email is our primary form of communication throughout the admissions process. You will be contacted if we need any additional supporting documents such as transcripts or residency information.

Application Processing

We review and admit applicants on a rolling basis, so check your personal email and mailbox regularly for a decision from us.

After applying, log into the Chico State Portal and navigate to the Student Center to check your admission status. You will also be notified of admissions decisions by email.

We need an initial set of official transcripts from your degree-issuing institution and any institutions attended after earning your degree showing grades through the term two semesters before you’ll start classes at Chico State. Final transcripts must be submitted by the final document deadline after submitting your intent to enroll and after your final grades are available. The domestic final document deadlines are February 15 for spring and July 15 for fall.

Send official transcripts from your institutions to:

Mailed Transcripts
Office of Admissions
400 W First St
Chico, CA 95929-0722

Electronic Transcripts
Office of Admissions
info@csuchico.edu

In addition to the online application, please upload the following documents on our document submission page.

A scanned copy of all post-secondary/university academic records (transcript and degree certificate).

  • If admitted, official transcripts* will be required to complete your admission file.
  • If records are not in English, submit a word-for-word English translation

Proof of English language proficiency

  • Select university code 4048 to electronically send official TOEFL scores to Chico State. For IELTS, scan and upload a copy of the official score report

Copy of passport biographical information page

Financial support documents

*To be considered official, a transcript must be in a sealed envelope and be:

  1. Issued directly from the secondary/high school or college; or
  2. A certified copy issued by a government office (example: Kuwait Cultural Office); or
  3. Sent electronically via an official transcript transmission agency like Parchment

For help completing your application, please use the International Student Application Guide, or email us with questions: apply@csuchico.edu.

Submit all required documents/exam scores within two weeks of the application deadline. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Mail official transcripts to:
International Admissions
California State University, Chico
400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0680
USA

Congratulations and welcome to the Wildcat Family! Once you have been offered admission, commit to Chico State by accepting your admissions offer:

  • Domestic students: Log into the Student Center or claim your account if you haven’t already done so. Select Accept/Decline Admissions from the Admissions section of the menu and click Accept! If required, you’ll be directed to pay a $200 deposit. Now, explore your next steps 
  • International students: Accept your admissions offer and let us know you’re coming to Chico State through our online form. We’ll help make your transition to the US and Chico State as smooth as possible. View the next steps for international students.

Every applicant is entitled to one appeal per academic term. When your application review results in denial you have the opportunity to share new information that might affect our admissions decision.

Domestic applicants should submit an Admissions Appeal Coversheet (PDF) to the Office of Admissions, including supporting documents, via email within 15 business days of receiving your denial notification email to receive an additional consideration of your application.

International applicants should contact International Admissions for appeal instructions at apply@csuchico.edu

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