Claremont Graduate University

Claremont Graduate University Admission Processes

Application Priority Dates

Applications to CGU are accepted on a rolling basis. However, applicants are advised to be mindful of the following priority dates:

Fall Admission:

• January 15th is the priority application date for applicants to the Psychology program.
• February 1st is the priority application date for all other academic programs.*

*The Teacher Education department does not admit to the fall semester.

Spring Admission:

• November 1st is the priority application date for all academic programs.
• October 1st is the deadline for applicants to the joint doctoral program with CSULB.

Summer Admission:

• April 1st is the priority application date for all academic departments with summer admission.**

** Math, Art, and Economics do not admit to the summer semester.

Applications received after the dates indicated above will be evaluated on a space-available basis. Please refer to the CGU website www.cgu.edu/admissions for updates regarding deadlines.

Claremont Graduate University Application Process

Students from outside the United States who wish to enrol at the university must follow the outlined admissions procedure. They should ensure that they have taken the tests required to study in the United States and have their test scores on hand when applying to universities.

How to apply?

Application Portal: Online via the University website.

Application fee: Graduate fee: 80 USD

Basic Admission Requirements:

The basic entrance requirements and university-specific requirements for international students to study in the United States are outlined here.

• Original transcripts; for both graduate and undergraduate
• U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree
• Resume
• English proficiency exam

Program-specific Requirements:

• 2 LOR
• Portfolio
• SOP for USA
• 3 years of work experience
• Interview.