Application Requirements
| Application Deadlines | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Priority | May 15 | November 1 | March 1 |
| Standard | August 1* | December 1 | April 1 |
*Completed applications submitted after the standard deadline will be fully reviewed as space allows through September 6th.
Update 7/20/2022: Please click here to view California CBEST and CSET guidelines
- Complete a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or the evaluated equivalency.
- Complete subject matter requirements:
- Basic Skills Requirement can be met by:
- Passing the CBEST
- Qualifying coursework
- A combination of both
- Take at least one subtest of the California Subject Examination (CSET) for the planned credential content area or meet the Subject Matter Competency equivalency (qualifying undergraduate major).
- Basic Skills Requirement can be met by:
- Meet the minimum grade point average:
- A minimum 2.75 GPA
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA may be considered for admission with passage of all subsets of the CSET exam for the planned credential content area.
- Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student's choice).
Written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address:
- What are your educational goals?
- How will this program help meet those goals?
- What makes you a good fit for CBU?
- Verification of Certificate of Clearance (COC) granted.
- Credential program acceptance.
Documents can be sent to:
CBU Graduate Admissions
8432 Magnolia Ave
Riverside CA 92504
FAX: 951-552-8700
graduateadmissions@calbaptist.edu