M.S. in Counseling Traditional Program

Applicants must apply to both the University (Cal State Apply opens in a new window) and to the Department of Counseling.
Please be sure to carefully read all of the information listed below and follow the admissions procedure as directed so that your application can be processed by both the University and the Department of Counseling.

Fall 2026 M.S. in Counseling Traditional Program applications open October 1, 2025 until January 15, 2026 at 11:59p.m.

The application deadline for the University application (Cal State Apply) is not yet posted. Please be sure to submit both applications and required materials on time. We are not able to accept any late/incomplete applications.

UNIVERSITY APPLICATION (CAL STATE APPLY):

Please note there are two steps to the University, Cal State Apply, application.

Step 1 : Click on the Cal State Apply button below to start your online application to the University (Cal State Apply). When you open Cal State Apply’s page, you will choose the Fall term and click on the “Apply” button. Then, you will be asked to create an account, once you create an account you will need to choose "Graduate Programs with a Master's Degree or Higher." Finally, you will need to choose our program which is "Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy."

Start application online to the University - Cal State Apply opens in a new window

Step 2 : Send one set of official transcripts from every college or university that you have attended to CSUF Admissions.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Please send only official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Official means it must be delivered securely from the originating institution directly to CSUF Admissions in an electronic format, or as a hard copy mailed in a sealed envelope, not opened by the student. Please note, final transcripts should include all grades and degree earned, if applicable.

Electronic Transcripts

Electronic transcripts are preferred and can significantly expedite the processing time. Please refer to your university or college's transcript ordering website for available options. CSUF will also accept emailed PDF official college transcripts sent directly from National Student Clearinghouse opens in a new windowand SCRIP-SAFE opens in a new windowto admissions@fullerton.edu.

Paper Transcripts

Official transcripts can be mailed to:

California State University, Fullerton
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 6900
Fullerton, CA 92834-6900

Please note if you are currently attending or have graduated from CSUF and Admissions and Records has already received your official transcripts there is no need to send additional transcripts to the University. Please be aware that to complete your Department of Counseling application you must upload unofficial transcripts from every college and university including your most recent CSUF transcript, not your TDA, into your Department of Counseling application.

DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING APPLICATION :

All of the documents (personal statement, three letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts from every college and university you have attended) for your Department of Counseling application must be uploaded into your online application. We will not be accepting any paper documents via mail, e-mail, or delivered to the Department.

Click on the apply button below to start your online application to the Department of Counseling.
The Fall 2026 Traditional Program application opens on October 1st, 2025 and must be completed in full by January 15th, 2026 to be considered. We cannot accept any late or incomplete applications.
Please note that you can go in and out of your Department of Counseling application throughout the application period but you will need to submit your completed application by January 15, 2026 at 11:59pm.