How to Apply

Admission decisions for regular graduate standing are based on a review of the following materials in the candidate's file:

1. A completed application and nonrefundable application fee
2. Official Transcript(s) from a regionally accredited college or university verifying the applicant’s bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Normally, a grade point average of approximately 3.0 or higher in upper division undergraduate work is expected.  Official transcripts must be ordered and sent directly to Cal Lutheran via certified e-transcript or mail. We recommend e-transcript if available at your institution
   
   By email:                                                                           By mail:
   If a selection list is available please choose:             California Lutheran University
   California Lutheran University                                      60 West Olsen Road, #2200
   or use the following email address                             Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2700
   for direct entry: clugrad@CalLutheran.edu
   
   Note: All applicants who have completed their undergraduate work at an institution outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated for equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. All international students applying to the MSIT program must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. A minimum score of 88 on TOEFL or 6.5 on IELTS is expected.
3. Two Academic or Professional Recommendations
4. Personal statement
5. Graduate Program Advisement with an Admission Counselor                                                   

Prospective international students: please see international application procedures.

Foundation courses may be needed for those who do not meet prerequisite requirements into the program. Such foundation courses do not count towards the degree.