Apply to Long Beach State
The first step in the admissions process is to apply to the University. Please visit the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Admissions website for information about the University admissions process, financial information, key dates and deadlines, and other useful information.
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Undergraduate Degree in Dance Informational Brochure (PDF)
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Single Subject Credential in Dance Informational Brochure (PDF)
Undergraduate Admissions information
is the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñState 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 1
- Transfer for Spring admissions: August 1 - 30
Specific Transfer admissions information
Please visit the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Major Specific Admission Requirements for Transfer page for more information about applying and transferring to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
International admissions information
Please visit the International Admissions page of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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 ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñState University system-wide application website. You can apply to one or several universities. The application for admission is open:
- MFA October 1 – December 1, 2025 for Fall 2026
- MA October 1 – December 1, 2025 for its next cohort to begin in summer 2026.
