How to Apply

Accepting Spring 2026 Applications from August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Start Here: Create an account through Cal State Apply

If you did not attend CSU Stanislaus, you will need official transcripts from each college attended 

Official transcripts from each college attended (including in-progress) must be sent electronically to CAPEtranscripts@csustan.edu. If your college does not have an electronic transcript option, please mail your transcript to:

Stanislaus State
ATTN: Continuing and Professional Education, MSR 380
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382

Once your account is created, you will see the following four quadrants:

Quadrant 1: Personal Information

Make sure to complete all 7 sections

• There should be a checkmark by the ones you have completed.
• Questions regarding this quadrant should be directed to Graduate School.
• When you get to the “Other Information” section, there is a question about seeking a teaching credential.
• Select “Planning to apply to a credential program for this term.”
• Next, select which credential program you are applying to.

Quadrant 2: Academic History

Make sure to complete all 3 sections

• Colleges Attended
• Standardized Tests
• GPA Entries

In the “Standardized Tests” section, select “I am not adding any standardized tests.”

In the “GPA Entries” section, select “I don’t have a GPA to add” for each of the colleges you have attended.

Quadrant 3: Supporting Information

There is only one section for this quadrant:

• Experiences

In the “Experiences” section, select “I am not adding any experiences.”

Quadrant 4: Program Materials

There are three sections you must complete:

1. Questions
2. Documents
3. Recommendations

Questions - Answer all questions

The Questions section asks for details about your program choices, such as:

• If you plan to attend full time or part time
• If you are seeking a Bilingual Authorization
• If applicable, which campus you will attend
• If applicable, whether you are applying for the Concurrent ESCP/MSCP option (ESCP applications only)

When you have answered all questions, a green check mark will appear at the top of the page by the section title.

Documents – This is where you will spend majority of your time. Make sure you upload each of the forms in the fourth quadrant. 

• Form I: Credential Application Receipt
• Form II: Statement of Intent
• Form III: Verification of Early Field Experience
• Form IV: Basic Skills Requirement
• Form V: Subject Matter Competency
• Form VI: Course Verification Form
• Form VII: Tuberculosis Clearance
• Form VIII: Livescan and Certificate of Clearance 

Recommendations - Click on “Request General Program Recommendation.” Input your reference’s information when prompted and click “Save This Recommendation Request.” An email will be sent to your reference with a link to a digital recommendation that they will complete. Once completed, it will attach automatically to your application.

• Two recommendations are required in your application, but you may request up to 4 recommendations.

Submit Your Application

Select “Submit Application” at the top of the page to continue.

If the status bar under your application is completely green, and your two required recommendations have been completed, then you know it is time to submit your application.

• When you are ready, click on the “Submit” button and follow the prompts.
• Enter your payment information and pay the $70 Cal State Apply fee.

You did it! Congratulations, you completed your application.