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Prospective Graduate Students

Who Is Considered a CSUB Graduate Student?

A CSUB graduate student is a student who is currently enrolled in a Doctoral degree, Master's degree, second Bachelor's degree, post Baccalaureate degree, and/or Credential program at California State University, Bakersfield.

Prospective CSUB Grad Students

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Finding the Right Program for You!

Research Graduate & Professional Studies Programs

CSUB Graduate Programs
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The CSU Graduate and Doctoral Programs
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UC Graduate and Doctoral Programs
UC Merced Recorded Workshop with additional details of degrees offered

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI)
Recorded Workshop with additional details of their programs

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When Applying, Consider the Following:

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Program Application

  • Specific programs may require a separate program application aside from applying to Cal State Apply. Ensure that you submit any supplemental items in a timely manner. Check program websites or contact the program for additional details. 
  • Seeking a Second Baccalaureate Degree? Not all programs permit applicants and may be limited in capacity to accommodate applicants.  The major may not be the same as the previously conferred degree.
  • For specific graduate program questions, visit the graduate program website or attend an information session! 

Financial Aid

  • Consider applying for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, or loans. Visit our Funding Opportunities page and attend our free workshops to help budget your way through graduate school. 

Request Recommendation Letters/References

  • Recommendations should be acquired at least three months in advance from faculty, advisors, project supervisors, or employers.

Develop the Personal Statement

  • The statement of purpose is a short statement addressing your interest. It helps the reader understand why you are interested in the program, why you fit, what you can offer to the program, and your future goals related to the degree program.
  • Need help?

Request Transcripts

  • Generally, a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher creates opportunities for admission into graduate school. Request copies of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Some programs will use the GPA from the last 60 semester/90 quarter units for admission.
  • CSUB students do not have to submit official transcripts unless they have attended another school since graduating. 

Prepare Your Resume

  • Programs such as the MBA, MPA, Social Work, and others require a resume that addresses your professional and/or educational experiences. 

Dates & Deadlines

  • Soft and Hard Application deadlines
    • Soft application deadlines are graduate programs that review submitted applications continually until the final deadline is posted.
    • Hard application deadlines are graduate programs that review all submitted applications after the posted deadline.

Official Entrance Exams

  • Complete all exams required for your program (GRE/GMAT) and request that the test scores are sent to the appropriate department
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Graduate School Entrance Exams

Learn whether your prospective graduate program requires you to take an entrance exam as part of the application process. The following links will direct you to specific graduate level exams -

GRE - Graduate Record exam -- the most common graduate level entrance exam

LSAT - Law School Admission Test - exam required for entry into law school

GMAT - Graduate Management Admission Test - exam required by most business programs

MCAT - Medical College Admission Test - exam required for entry into medical school

MAT - The Miller Analogies Test - less common general graduate level entrance exam

TOEFL - The Test of English as a Foreign Language - used by international students applying to programs of study in the United States and is often used in place of the GRE.

Needing to Take the GRE?

For more information on the at home option, go to ETS- GRE® General Test at Home.

Are you a CSUB STEM Major? See if you qualify for the test voucher and Exam Prep Book.  Use this link to apply: Graduate School Preparation Award Application

Graduate Student TOEFL Requirement

All graduate and post baccalaureate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must demonstrate competence in English. Those who do not possess a bachelor's degree from a post-secondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction must receive a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Some campuses or programs require a higher score. Visit the  International Admissions Requirements website for more information.
In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to these criteria.

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