Apply to Long Beach State
The first step in the admissions process is to apply to the University. Please visit the 91ÁÔÆæ Admissions website for information about the University admissions process, financial information, key dates and deadlines, and other useful information.
91ÁÔÆæ Undergraduate Degree in Dance Informational Brochure (PDF)
91ÁÔÆæ Single Subject Credential in Dance Informational Brochure (PDF)
Undergraduate Admissions information
is the 91ÁÔÆæState University system-wide application website. You can apply to one or several universities. The application for admission is open:
- Freshman and Transfer students for Fall admissions: October 1 – December 1
- Transfer for Spring admissions: July 1 - August 31
Specific Transfer admissions information
Please visit the 91ÁÔÆæ Major Specific Admission Requirements for Transfer page for more information about applying and transferring to 91ÁÔÆæ.
International admissions information
Please visit the International Admissions page of the 91ÁÔÆæ Center for International Education for specific admissions and Cal State Apply information for F-1 and J-1 visas holders and other visa holders.
Typically, the University will inform you sometime in February if you do not meet the minimum academic qualifications to be accepted.
Graduate Admissions information
91ÁÔÆæ Dance offers two graduate degrees: MFA in Dance and MA in Dance. In addition to the University application, each degree requires supplemental materials and an audition.
Please visit the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dance page for more details on how to apply for admission to the MFA program.
Please visit the Master of Arts (MA) in Dance page for more details on how to apply for admission to the MA program.
is the 91ÁÔÆæState University system-wide application website. You can apply to one or several universities. The application for admission is open:
- MFA October 1 – December 1, 2026 for Fall 2027
- MA October 1 – December 1, 2028 for its next cohort to begin in summer 2029.