IMPORTANT DATES

For Spring 2025 Admission

  • August 1, 2024: Cal State Apply online application opens.
  • November 1, 2024:  DEADLINE to submit Cal State Apply online application and all supplemental documents. Cal State Apply online application closes.
  • International Students Deadline: OCTOBER 1, 2024: DEADLINE to submit Cal State Apply online application and all supplemental documents. Cal State Apply online application closes.

For Fall 2025 Admission

  • October 1, 2024: Cal State Apply online application opens.
  • March 15, 2025:  DEADLINE to submit Cal State Apply online application and all supplemental documents. Cal State Apply online application closes.
  • International Students Deadline: February 15, 2025: DEADLINE to submit Cal State Apply online application and all supplemental documents. Cal State Apply online application closes.

APPLICATION PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

* International applicants: additional requirements are below

** Spring 2025 & Fall 2025 Admission :

Below is a summary of application requirements. Please see the  Graduate Admissions WebsiteOpens in new window  for detailed instructions on the applications process.

Steps 1. Cal State Apply Online Application

 Specify "COMMUNICATIONS" as your objective. You may select a track. You will need to submit there:

  • Letters of Recommendation
    Have 3 letters of recommendation written by faculty members, employers, or supervisors. You will be able to send requests so that they can submit them directly via Cal Apply.
  • Statement of Purpose:
    Submit a 1,000-word Statement of Purpose explaining your motivations for pursuing a Masters in Communications at Cal State Fullerton
  •  Resumé

2. Transcripts
Arrange for all official transcripts and fees to be sent to Admissions and Records. Electronic transcript submission is preferred. If not available, mail paper transcripts to the address below. Transcripts MUST be sent directly from the institutions to be considered official.  See the Official College Transcripts Website for detailed instructions on transcript submissions

MAILING ADDRESS
California State University, Fullerton
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 6900
Fullerton, CA 92834-6900

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS*

May be updated by the university. Please confirm requirements and submission codes on the Internationl Graduate Eligibility Requirements Website

1. English Proficiency Test

  • TOEFL - minimum score of 550 on paper exam, 80 on the internet-based (iBT) exam required
  • IELTS - minimum score of 6.5 required
  • PTE - minimum score of 58 required

Scores must be sent directly from testing agency to Cal State Fullerton to be considered official.

2. Transcripts

  • Official Transcripts are required from the university where the bachelor’s degree is earned.
  • Submit a word-for-word certified English translation along with the Official original-language transcripts. 

 OR

Submit a full credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) Opens in new window Opens in new window or SPANTRAN Opens in new window Opens in new window .

  • Evaluations from any other third-party source must be accompanied by an official transcript.