Apply to °µÍøÊÓƵ State
The first step in the admissions process is to apply to the University. Please visit the °µÍøÊÓƵAdmissions website for information about the University admissions process, financial information, key dates and deadlines, and other useful information.
°µÍøÊÓƵUndergraduate Degree in Dance Informational Brochure (PDF)
°µÍøÊÓƵSingle Subject Credential in Dance Informational Brochure (PDF)
Undergraduate Admissions information
is the California State University system-wide application website. You can apply to one or several universities. The application for admission is open:
- Freshman and Transfer students for Fall admissions: October 1 – December 1
- Transfer for Spring admissions: August 1 - 30
Specific Transfer admissions information
Please visit the °µÍøÊÓƵMajor Specific Admission Requirements for Transfer page for more information about applying and transferring to CSULB.
International admissions information
Please visit the International Admissions page of the °µÍøÊÓƵCenter for International Education for specific admissions and Cal State Apply information for F-1 and J-1 visas holders and other visa holders.
Typically, the University will inform you sometime in February if you do not meet the minimum academic qualifications to be accepted.
Graduate Admissions information
°µÍøÊÓƵDance offers two graduate degrees: MFA in Dance and MA in Dance. In addition to the University application, each degree requires supplemental materials and an audition.
Please visit the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dance page for more details on how to apply for admission to the MFA program.
Please visit the Master of Arts (MA) in Dance page for more details on how to apply for admission to the MA program.
is the California State University system-wide application website. You can apply to one or several universities. The application for admission is open:
- MFA October 1 – December 1, 2025 for Fall 2026
- MA October 1 – December 1, 2025 for its next cohort to begin in summer 2026.
