When can I apply for fall 2023?

To facilitate the Cal State LA admissions process, please plan to meet all applicable deadlines. Dates are "submit by dates" unless otherwise noted. For information on how to submit documents, visit the Submitting Documents webpage.

The Fall 2023 application filing period opens on October 1, 2022. Please select your applicant type to view your specific deadlines.

Domestic Applicants

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November 30, 2022

Cal State Apply Application for Admission
February 15, 2023

Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and if attended non-US schools, submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office.

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November 30, 2022

Cal State Apply Application for Admission

January 6, 2023 (by 8:59 pm PST)

If applying to Nursing BSN, submit the supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS.
January 31, 2023

Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2022 grades (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2023)

February 6, 2023

If applying to Music BM, complete the Music BM Admission Audition requirement. 

February 15, 2023

Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and if attended non-US schools, submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office.

International Applicants (students who need an F-visa to study in the U.S.)

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March 31, 2023

Cal State Apply Application for Admission

Within 30 days of application submission, and no later than

April 30, 2023

Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and if attended non-US schools, submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office.

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November 30, 2022

Cal State Apply Application for Admission

January 6, 2023 (by 8:59 pm PST)

If applying to Nursing BSN, submit the supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS.

January 31, 2023

Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2022 grades (for U.S. coursework only; if applied by December 31, 2022) (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2023)

February 6, 2023

If applying to Music BM, complete the Music BM Admission Audition requirement. 

February 15, 2023

Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and if attended non-US schools, submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office.

Returning Students(students who previously attended Cal State LA and earned units)

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March 31, 2023 Cal State Apply Application for Admission

If you have completed less than 60 semester units of college credit, or if you are reapplying after November 30, please submit the Returning Student Verification eForm to request a special code before accessing the Cal State Apply application.

Major with supplemental admission applications: If applying to Nursing BSN, apply by November 30; for Music BM, apply by November 30.

January 6, 2023 (by 8:59 pm PST)

If applying to Nursing BSN, submit the supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS.

February 6, 2023

If applying to Music BM, complete the Music BM Admission Audition requirement. 

Within 30 days of application submission, and no later than

April 30, 2023

Approved Readmission Petition, if left Cal State LA in disqualified academic status. Contact the College for your new desired major for a Readmission from Disqualification meeting appointment at least 2 weeks before this deadline:

College Contact Email
College of Arts and Letter

A&L Advisement Center

[email protected]

College of Business and Economics

CBE Advisement Center

[email protected]

Charter College of Education

Agustin Cervantes, Director of Advising

[email protected]

College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology

ECST Advisement Center

[email protected]

College of Ethnic Studies

Andrea Villegas, Director of Advising

[email protected]

College of Natural and Social Sciences

NSS Advisement Center

[email protected]

Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

HHS Advisement Center

[email protected]

For disqualified students returning as undeclared/exploring majors.

University Academic Advisement Center (UAAC)

[email protected]

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November 30, 2022

Cal State Apply Application for Admission

January 6, 2023 (by 8:59 pm PST)

If applying to Nursing BSN, submit the supplemental Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (SON) Application via the NursingCAS.

January 31, 2023

Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2022 grades (if applied by December 31, 2022) (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2023)

February 6, 2023

If applying to Music BM, complete the Music BM Admission Audition requirement. 

February 15, 2023

Approved Readmission Petition, if left Cal State LA in disqualified academic status. Contact the College for your new desired major for a Readmission from Disqualification meeting appointment at least 2 weeks before this deadline:

College Contact Email
College of Arts and Letter

A&L Advisement Center

[email protected]

College of Business and Economics

CBE Advisement Center

[email protected]

Charter College of Education

Agustin Cervantes, Director of Advising

[email protected]

College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology

ECST Advisement Center

[email protected]

College of Ethnic Studies

Andrea Villegas, Director of Advising

[email protected]

College of Natural and Social Sciences

NSS Advisement Center

[email protected]

Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

HHS Advisement Center

[email protected]

For disqualified students returning as undeclared/exploring majors.

University Academic Advisement Center (UAAC)

[email protected]

Cal State LA Downtown (DTLA)(Transfer Applicants Only)

Be sure to review the Cal State LA College of Professional and Global Education site for details of this program including location, schedule, admission, fees, and financial assistance.

For more information about the DTLA program, please click on the program name:

  • Business Administration - Management BS
  • Communication BA
  • Hospitality, Wellness, and Leisure Services BS
  • Psychology BA

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March 15, 2023 Cal State Apply Application for Admission
January 31, 2023 Cal State Apply Application Updates with Fall 2022 grades (if applied by December 31, 2022) (Transfer Application Update opens in early January 2023)

Within 15 days of application submission, and no later than

April 7, 2023

Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DuoLingo English), if applicable; and if attended non-US schools, submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office.

Missing any of the stated deadlines and enrollment criteria may prevent admission eligible students from enrolling at Cal State LA for Fall 2023. There are no exceptions to these requirements, and enrollment may not be deferred to a future term.

Are applications for Fall 2023 open?

Most college applications — including the Common Application and the Coalition for College — will open August 1, 2022, for those who plan to start college in fall 2023.

Are applications opened for 2023?

A number of tertiary institutions have opened their applications process. Here are the Universities open for 2023 application. Applications for the 2023 academic year have begun at a number of South African universities.

What is the deadline for fall 2023 in USA?

When to Apply for Fall Intake in USA 2023. As the fall intake for USA 2023 starts its academic session in August/September, the admission process usually starts at the end of November/December of the previous year, i.e. 2023 closes by the end of July 2023.

When should I start applying for fall 2023 Canada?

For Fall intake in Canada, you must apply between February to March because most of the universities release their application. Further, you must start preparing for the essential exams such as GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, etc.