Accepting Spring 2026 Applications from August 1, 2025 -
September 15, 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:
In the “Experiences” section, select “I am not adding any
experiences.”
Quadrant 4: Program Materials
There are three sections you must
complete:
- Questions
- Documents
- 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. You will find all forms on the Teacher
Education website under the fourth quadrant.
Click here to view documents
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.