There are two applications you must complete-one to the University and one to the Multimedia Graduate Program. Please complete both applications.
University Application
Complete and submit the university online application
The CSU Graduate Application due date - Please call the Department.
Also submit the $55.00 application fee and one officially sealed transcript from every college and university you have attended since high school (whether or not a degree was granted) to:
Office of Admissions
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542-3035
For international applicants residing outside the U.S. the deadline is April 30, 2008. In addition, you must take the TOEFL exam and pass with a score of 213 or better (550 or better paper test).
Department Application
Complete and submit the department online application
The CSU Graduate Application is due on Sept 5, 2008.
In addition, please submit:
- One-to-two page typed statement of purpose. Your statement of purpose should include your reasons for wanting to join the Multimedia Graduate Program, what kinds of research you might want to pursue and what contributions you think you can make to the development of creative uses of technology (this document may be sent as an email attachment preferably in a Word.doc or .pdf format).
- Current resume (this document may be sent as an email attachment preferably in a Word.doc or .pdf format).
- Copy of one unofficial transcript from every college or university you have attended since high school (whether or not a degree was granted).
- Two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation and portfolio may be mailed to the department separately. Also, letters of recommendation should be from individuals familiar with your education or performance in multimedia areas and at least one letter should be from a professor if possible.
- Multimedia-related portfolio (please refer to the Portfolio Guidelines)
Please submit these materials to:
California State University, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., AE 1231
Hayward, CA 94542-3007
Important-Do not send your portfolio to the Office of Admissions
Notification letters will be sent out to every applicant. Please do not contact the Multimedia Graduate Office for results. You can contact the Status Line at the Office of Admissions at (510) 885-2784 to check on the status of your University application. Candidates may be invited for a personal interview as part of the department application process.