How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in becoming a student at Cal State East Bay. We look forward to receiving your application. To help you get started, please review the following information:

Admission and Application Instructions

Freshman Admission
Transfer Student Admission
Graduate Student Admission
International Student Admission
Returning Student Admission
Community Programs

Questions and Pre-Admission Counseling

For questions about admission or to make an appointment for pre-admission counseling, call the Office of Admission at (510) 885-2556 in Hayward or (925) 607-6700 in Concord. Pre-Admission counseling is offered at the Welcome Center on the Hayward Campus and the Academic Services Center on the Concord Campus.

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When to Apply

Cal State East Bay offers year-round learning. Applications for admission are accepted on a year-round basis for all four quarters.

• Fall Quarter: classes from September – December
• Winter Quarter: classes from January – March
• Spring Quarter: classes from April – June
• Summer Quarter: classes from June – September

Be sure to submit your application by the appropriate application deadline for the quarter to which you are applying.

Your Admission Status

Admission decisions are typically made 8 to 12 weeks after all application materials are received. Please allow two weeks for the receipt of transcripts and test scores to be recorded under your application status. If you've already applied to the University, be sure to check your admission status in MyCSUEB.