Apply to Long Beach State

The first step in the admissions process is to apply to the University.  Please visit the ºÚÁÏÍø Admissions website for information about the University admissions process, financial information, key dates and deadlines, and other useful information.

ºÚÁÏÍø Undergraduate Degree in Dance Informational Brochure (PDF)

ºÚÁÏÍø Single Subject Credential in Dance Informational Brochure (PDF)

CUSLB Masters Degree in Dance Informational Brochure (PDF)

Undergraduate Admissions information

is the California State University system-wide application website.  You can apply to one or several universities. The application for admission is open:

  • Freshman and Transfer students for Fall admissions: October 1 – December 2
  • Transfer for Spring admissions: August 1 - 30

Specific Transfer admissions information

Please visit the ºÚÁÏÍø Major Specific Admission Requirements for Transfer page for more information about applying and transferring to ºÚÁÏÍø.

International admissions information

Please visit the International Admissions page of the ºÚÁÏÍø Center for International Education for specific admissions and Cal State Apply information for F-1 and J-1 visas holders and other visa holders. 

Typically, the University will inform you sometime in February if you do not meet the minimum academic qualifications to be accepted. 

Graduate Admissions information

ºÚÁÏÍø Dance offers two graduate degrees: MFA in Dance and MA in Dance. In addition to the University application and audition, each degree requires supplemental materials to be submitted to the department.

 is the California State University system-wide application website.  You can apply to one or several universities. The application for admission is open:

  • MFA October 1 – December 2, 2024 for Fall 2025.
  • MA October 1 – December 2, 2024 for its next cohort to begin in summer 2025.