Welcome future Roadrunners!

Steps for Applying

To view available programs, please visit the Graduate Programs page.
Applicants must apply to both the university and a specific program. Students must apply to the university, via Cal State Apply. Students must also submit a supplemental application through their desired program's department. The supplemental application may include, but is not limited to: Program application, Resume, Letter of Recommendation, GRE/GMAT, etc.

Please see below for program deadlines.
Fall Semester: Cal State Apply application opens October 1st

Spring Semester: Cal State Apply application opens August 1st

     *University and program deadlines subject to change depending on academic year
     **Summer and Winter terms offered through Extended University

Official transcript(s) must be sent from each college and/or university (excluding CSU Bakersfield). Electronic delivery is the recommended method of delivery. You can verify with your institution if you can request electronic transcripts. Transcripts can be sent through external or third-party vendors (Credential Solutions, eTranscriptCA, National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, etc.). When ordering your official transcripts, select California State University Bakersfield as the intended recipient. If California State University Bakersfield is not listed, please use the following address below:

Electronic delivery


Paper/Hard Copy delivery

CSUB-Graduate Admissions
9001 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93311
To view your program requirements, please visit the Graduate Programs. Here, you may also view the contact information for your Graduate Program Director.
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Graduate Programs

Graduate Program Deadlines

Graduate programs may request a supplemental application in addition to the application through Cal State Apply. The supplemental application is required for final program review and must be submitted by the program's deadline seen below. *University and program deadlines subject to change depending on academic year.

Second Bachelor's Programs Deadline:

Spring 2026: August 01, 2024- August 31, 2025

Fall 2026: October 01, 2024-November 30, 2025
 
Credential Spring Program Deadlines Fall Deadlines
Multiple/Single Subject Thursday,October 30, 2025

TBA
Special Education - Mild Moderate Support Needs Saturday, November 01, 2025  

TBA
Special Education - Extensive Support Needs Saturday, November 01, 2025  

TBA
Graduate Programs Spring  Program Deadlines Fall Program Deadlines
Biology -MS Monday, September 15, 2025 TBA
Business Administration (MBA)-Main Sunday, November 30, 2025 TBA
Business Administration (MBA)-Online Sunday, November 30, 2025 TBA
Counseling Psychology - MS Closed TBA
Educational Administration - MA Closed TBA
Educational Counseling - MS Closed TBA
English - MA Sunday, November 30, 2025 TBA
Geology - MS Sunday, November 30, 2025 TBA
Health Care Administration (MSHCA) Closed TBA
History - MA Monday, November 03, 2025 TBA
Nursing FNP - MS Closed Closed
Public Administration (MPA) Sunday, November 30, 2025 TBA
Social Work (MSW) Closed TBA
Spanish - MA Sunday, November 30, 2025 TBA
Special Education - MA Saturday, November 01, 2025 TBA

Educational Leadership (E.d.D.)

  • Offers an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with two unique degree options:
    • Pre-K-12 Educational Leadership and
    • Postsecondary Educational Leadership (including Community College leadership and administration)

Fall

      Spring    
TBA       Closed     
Educational Leadership (E.d.D.) Program Requirements.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree Program (Two Degree Options)

1. Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) Program 

The purpose of the DNP-FNP program is to produce doctorally prepared nurse practitioners to address the critical shortage of primary care providers in the region and to meet the emerging educational and scholarly standard for nurse practitioners. This three-year, eight-semester, program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) who have a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Nursing, and who are not Family Nurse Practitioners and aspire to become doctorally prepared nurse practitioners. 

Currently, our DNP-NP program only offers the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration. Students are accepted into the program every fall semester.

Graduates of the FNP Program are: 

    • Qualified to be certified as NPs by the State of California. 

    • Qualified to earn an FNP furnishing number from the state of California. 

    • Prepared to take National FNP Certification exams.​
2. Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice - MSN-DNP
The purpose of the MSN-DNP Program is to meet the emerging educational and scholarly standards for advanced nursing practice. This four-semester program is designed for master’s prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), Nurse Anesthetists and Nurse Midwives, who are seeking the terminal degree in nursing discipline and to be prepared for autonomous clinical practice and interprofessional leadership at the highest level.

Fall

      Spring    
TBA       Closed