Application Process

Applying to AMSE 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

• Applications Opens: October 1 
• Application Deadline:
  
  • International students, April 15, 2022
  • Domestic students, May 15, 2022
• Application fee: $70

Step 2: Submit documents

Application documents deadline for:

• International students, May 15, 2022
• Domestic students,  June 15, 2022

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

Required documents must be received before a file can be reviewed.

Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended:

• Transcripts from institutions within the U.S. can be sent electronically from the degree awarding institution to CSUF at admissions@fullerton.edu.
• Transcripts from international institutions (translated into English if necessary) must be sent by mail to: EIP - AMSE Admissions California State University, Fullerton 800 N. State College Blvd., THALL 1403, Fullerton, CA 92831 USA

Send by Email (amse@fullerton.edu):

• Personal statement of no more than 2,000 words
• Resume demonstrating experience in the technology field (preferred)
• Copy of degree verification or copy of provisional diploma (translated into English if necessary)
  • If admitted, you must provide an original degree verification certificate

International Students

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

• TOEFL or IELTS score: A minimum score of 550 (paper) or 80 (iBT); or 6.5 Academic IELTS or 58 PTE is required.  Test scores must be submitted by your testing site directly to California State University, Fullerton. The scores cannot be older than two years prior to the desired enrollment date. You can qualify for a TOEFL waiver; view waiver requirements on the TOEFL Scores PDF . 

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 email

You will need to check your email regularly for application status updates, as well as any additional information and instructions.

Step 5: 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.

Step 6: Accept your admission

Accept your admission and pay your enrollment deposit.