Admission Decision Appeal Process

Students may appeal the admissions decision made by the Office of Admissions once per academic term. Students have 15 calendar days from the date on the admissions decision notification to submit an appeal.  

Admission Appeal Procedures:

Admission decisions are based on the evaluation of information reported on the Cal State Apply admission application. Applicants may appeal denial decisions if they believe the evaluation of application information was incorrect.

For an appeal to be reviewed, it should contain:

• A statement explaining the reason for the appeal (1 page maximum; mandatory)
• Recent unofficial transcript(s) for all institutions attended (mandatory)
• Test scores or exam credit (if applicable)
• Supporting documentation (if applicable)

Letters of recommendation will not be considered and therefore, are discouraged from being submitted.

Appeal Decisions:

Applicants will be notified via e-mail of the admissions appeals committee’s decision within three weeks of receipt of a completed appeal.

In order for the appeals committee to render an appropriate decision, the appeal packet must be complete. If an incomplete appeal is submitted, the appeal will be automatically disqualified and denied. Appeals will be considered once and decisions rendered are final and non-negotiable.

Please Note: The burden of proof falls on the student and therefore, should provide all evidence to help support their case. Incomplete packets will not be considered and the appeal must be submitted by the applicant. Appeals will not be accepted via mail or e-mail.

If you have questions or need assistance accessing the appeal form, please contact the Office of Admissions via email: admission@csum.edu.