To get started, review all the requirements listed below, including official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and statement of purpose. Be sure to keep in mind essential deadlines as applications are reviewed following the stated timelines. We're confident that CSUSB has the proper credential program for you. Apply today and start your journey to a rewarding career in education!
Important Application Deadlines
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|
| Early Consideration Deadline: February 3, 2025 |
Early Consideration Deadline: TBD |
| Priority Consideration Deadline: March 3, 2025 |
Priority Consideration Deadline: TBD |
| Late Consideration Deadline: April 9, 2025 |
Late Consideration Deadline: TBD |
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 | TBD |
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. THE PROGRAM DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE PROGRAM MATERIALS QUADRANT OF THE CAL STATE APPLY APPLICATION.
To view a list of important dates for the academic year, visit the Academic Calendar.
Credential Admissions
Credential Program Admissions assists with the process of your application for admission to the Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Special Education credential programs.
For further Program Admissions information, instructions, and forms, please select the appropriate hyperlink program requirements from the list below:
Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Special Education Credential programs must attend a mandatory information session. Please see available dates and times on our Attend an Information Session page. Need some assistance completing the Certificate of Clearance? View the Certificate of Clearance Instructions
Submission Information
It is recommended that you upload all required documentation to the Fourth Quadrant of your Cal State Apply Application under Documents. Official transcripts should be turned in to Watson College of Education Admissions, CE 102.