Admissions and Recruitment | Cal State LA

Admissions and Recruitment | Cal State LA
Admissions and Recruitment
Fall 2026 Admissions
Undergraduate:
CLOSED
Graduate, Certificate, Credential:
Still OPEN for some programs
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Finished high school but not any college courses? You're a freshman applicant.
Freshman Admissions
Transfer
Completed college courses after high school? You're a transfer applicant.
Transfer Admissions
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Returning to Cal State LA to finish your undergrad studies? Welcome back!
Returner Admissions
Post-Bachelor's Degree
Already have a bachelor’s and want to keep going? You're in the right place.
Post-Bachelor Admissions
International
Joining us from outside the U.S.? You're an international applicant.
International Admissions
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Thank you for your service. We're here to support your academic goals.
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2025-2026 FAFSA is now available to all students and their contributors. Visit Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.
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