Admissions

Welcome to our Admissions Information Page for Credential and Graduate Programs at the CSUCI School of Education!

Credential Programs: Application Deadlines

  • Credential Prerequisites (Phase I):
    • Fall 2026 applications are now open and will close 3/2/26
  • Credential Program (Phase II):
    • Fall 2026 applications are now open and will close 4/6/26

 Application Assistance is offered every Monday and Thursday via zoom: Fall 2026 Admission: Application Assistance Schedule. See our Information Session page for a list of upcoming sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for an application to be considered, it must be submitted by the deadline with ALL application requirements (including exam scores). Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Notice to Students Regarding Professional Licensure and Certification

Graduate Programs: Application Deadlines

  • Applications for Fall 2026 for the M.A. in Education-Curriculum & Instruction Emphasis/Disability Studies Emphasis open January 9, 2026*
    • Priority application deadline: April 1, 2026
    • Application deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Applications for Fall 2026 M.A. in Education: Educational Leadership-Higher Education Concentration open November 1, 2025
    • Priority application deadline: February 13, 2026
    • Application deadline: April 15, 2026
  • Applications for Summer 2026 M.A. in Early Childhood Studies open October 1, 2025. 
    • Application deadline: February 15, 2026
  • Applications for Summer 2026 M.S. School Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services Credential open October 1, 2025.
    • Priority application deadline: January 30, 2026

  • Applications for Summer 2026 Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Equity and Justice (DELEJ) are now closed.

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