Submitting and Completing Your Cal State Apply Application
Before Submitting
Before you submit your application, be aware of the following:
- You cannot make any changes once you submit your application.
- Review and confirm the campus(es), program(s), and application terms to ensure accuracy.
- Do not wait until the last minute. You can submit your application up until 11:59 PM PT on the deadline date; however, ensure you allow for time to complete the required payment section. You must click Submit and complete the final payment information before the deadline in order to guarantee your submission is accepted. Additionally, be aware that during our busiest times you may experience page loading delays, and these may occur outside of customer service's hours of operation. We cannot grant deadline extensions if you miss your deadline; contact your programs directly for more information.
Application Fee Waivers
Check the Cal State Apply Fee Waivers section before submitting to see if you qualify for the available fee waivers.
If you are eligible for an application fee waiver, you will see a Check My Fee Waivers link on the Submit Application page. Click Check My Fee Waivers for more information.
Application Summary Page
This section only applies to undergraduate applicants for the 2021-2022 cycle.
Once you click Submit, you will be brought to your Application Summary Page. The Application Summary Page summarizes the essential academic areas of your application. Be sure to thoroughly review this section before submission.
Submitting Your Payment
After Submitting
You'll receive a confirmation email acknowledging that your application was submitted. Note that submitting does not mean your application is being reviewed by your programs. Be sure to monitor your status on the Check Status page.
You can view your payment details on the Submit Application page, under each program you applied to.
Completing Your Cal State Apply Application
In general, an application is complete when:
- All required recommendations have been completed and submitted to Cal State Apply.
- Your application fee payment was submitted and marked as received.
- You submitted your application and received an email confirming it was successfully submitted.
Note that your selected programs may have specific requirements for completion (i.e., supplemental applications, official transcripts, document uploads, etc.). We recommend contacting your programs directly to ensure you are meeting all requirements. Failure to submit all required materials may jeopardize your eligibility for admission consideration. Review each program's homepage to ensure you are meeting all requirements.