What is the application Process?
The application period for the fall 2013 cohort runs from October 1, 2012 through June 1, 2013. There are two steps to the application process - you must apply to BOTH the University and to the Department of Geography.
Part 1 -Apply online to CSULB using CSUMentor:
1. Go to www.csumentor.edu
2. Click on the tab that says “Apply Online”
3. Click on “Graduate Admission Applications”
4. Click on the box that says “Click This Box If You Are Applying For:”
a. Select “Fall 2013”
5. The next screen should say, “New To This Site?”
a. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Create an Account”
6. Fill out all of the fields properly
7. Click “Next”
8. Fill out your mailing address and contact information
9. Click “Next”
10. The next screen should read “Congratulations” – click “Next Page”
11. Under “These Are The CSU Campuses To Which You May Apply:” select “CSU Long Beach”
a. Click “Start New Application”
12. Read all of the information on this page
a. Click “Begin Application for CSU Long Beach”
Enrollment Information Page:
1. Near the top of the screen, for “Term Applying For” select “Fall 2013”
2. Click “Select a Campus and Major” button
a. This will open a pop-up window
i. Select “Special Session Degree Program”
ii. Click “Set Campus”
b. A second pop-up window will appear
i. Under “Intended Major” select “Geographic Information Science MS-E Major”
ii. Click “Set Major”
3. For “Degree Objective” select “MS”
4. For “Educational Credential Objective” select “Not Interested In A Credential Program”
5. Continue filling out all fields on the application
PART 2 – Submit an application and 2 letters of recommendation directly to the Department of Geography
You must submit an application directly to the Department of Geography Application site.
The application requires two letters of recommendation submitted directly to the Department of Geography. We would like to receive one letter from someone who can evaluate your professional history and one from an academic who can evaluate your academic history. Please direct your referees to the Department of Geography Letter of Recommendation site
For further information on Graduate Applications, including the status of your application with the Enrollment Services Office, please visit the CSULB Graduate Admissions site.
