Application process

Applying to AMACS is a two-step process. Fill out the online application and submit additional documents. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us and a staff member will get back to you soon.

How to Apply

Step 1: Submit your application through Cal State Apply for Fall 2025

Select “Applied Computer Science" under Fullerton Extension as your intended program

Online Application

Applications Open: October 1, 2024
Application Deadline:
- International students, April 1, 2025
- Domestic students, May 1, 2025
Application fee: $70

Step 2: Submit documents

Document submission deadline:

International students: May 15, 2025
Domestic students: July 15, 2025

You can view the required documents, email addresses and mailing address below.

*For early review, please upload a copy of your transcripts and English proficiency documentation (if applicable) through Cal State Apply.

*All required official documents must be received for your application file to be considered complete.

Submit official transcripts with degree conferral date and diploma from the institution in which your bachelor's degree (and master's degree, if applicable) was earned.

Transcripts from institutions within the U.S. can be sent electronically from the degree awarding institution to CSUF at admissions@fullerton.edu. CSUF will also accept emailed PDF official college transcripts sent directly from National Student Clearinghouse and SCRIP-SAFE to admissions@fullerton.edu

International Students

International official transcripts and degree certificate documents must be sent by mail to: California State University, Fullerton, Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 6900, Fullerton, CA 92834. Documents must be in a sealed envelope issued by degree awarding institution.

If your institutions in China and India allow electronic transcript submissions, you can utilize the China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center for Chinese institutions. For Indian institutions, you can send your transcripts electronically through TrueCopy Credentials.

The official original-language transcript where the bachelor's degree (and master's degree, if applicable) is earned. Submit an official translation if the document is not in English.
- Emailed, faxed, and opened transcripts are not considered official.
Final official degree diploma (not provisional). Submit an official translation if document is not in English.

In addition to the documents above, international students applying to the program will need to submit their English proficiency test score.

TOEFL: A minimum score of 80 (iBT); or 6.5 Academic IELTS; or 58 PTE; or 125 Duolingo is required. Test scores must be submitted by your testing site directly to California State University, Fullerton. The institution code for CSU Fullerton is 4589. The scores cannot be older than two years prior to the desired enrollment date.
English Lanuage Proficiency Waiver
- For more information on English Language Proficiency and how you can waive this requirement, please visit the English Language Proficiency webpage.

After you Apply

Step 3: Login to your Student Portal

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email with information on setting up your Student Portal and student email address. Login as soon as possible, as you will receive any further admissions instructions only through your Student Portal and student email address.

Step 4: Check your tasks

Check your tasks and submit any additional requested document immediately. Log in to your CSUF Portal. Click on Titan Online, select Student Homepage and then check the Tasks tile.

Step 5: Check your email

Check your email regularly for application status updates, as well as any additional information and instructions.

Step 6: Wait for an admissions decision

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the processing time may take several weeks. You will be notified of your admission status to your CSUF email address.