Determine Your Returning Status

Time to Come Home

Your Cal State LA community misses you. We invite you to come home for Fall 2025. You may need to reapply by March 31. To get started, let’s identify your readmission track. Simply answer the questions below to determine if you’re a returning transfer student or a returning student.

Has it been more than 4 consecutive semesters since you last enrolled in classes at Cal State LA?

Previously matriculated degree-seeking students who are in good academic standing may request a return to the University following an absence of no longer than 4 consecutive semesters (or 2 years) without re-applying for re-admission. See Return from Educational Leave information for details. If eligible, the online Return From Educational Leave Form can be found on the Registrar's Office Forms page under the "Add, Drop, Withdraw, Repeats, and other Enrollment" section. To help facilitate a smooth return to Cal State LA, we strongly encourage you to submit the form to the Records Office as soon as possible, no later than the start of the desired returning enrollment term.

Have you attended another college or university since leaving Cal State LA?
Did you take any classes via Cal State LA Open University since leaving Cal State LA?
If it is after this deadline, and you would like to be considered for a late Fall 2025 application, please submit an admission appeal by May 31, 2025. The appeal packet must include your written request for a late application, your desired major, and unofficial transcripts from all other colleges attended.
If it is after this deadline, and you would like to be considered for a late Fall 2025 application, please submit an admission appeal by May 31, 2025. The appeal packet must include your written request for a late application, your desired major, and unofficial transcripts from all other colleges attended.
If it is after this deadline, and you would like to be considered for a late Fall 2025 application, please submit an admission appeal by May 31, 2025. The appeal packet must include your written request for a late application, your desired major, and unofficial transcripts from all other colleges attended.

Visit calstate.edu/apply to reapply to Cal State LA by the stated deadline. For more information, see Returning Student Application and Admission. Questions? Call us at 323-343-3901 or email [email protected].

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