The February 1st priority deadline is approaching. Applicants applying by this deadline are among the first reviewed for admission and fellowship opportunities.
We encourage applicants to apply by this date and then complete any outstanding application requirements by February 15 to receive a decision no later than March 15. All applicants applying by our priority deadline will receive fellowship aid considerations. Fellowships are awarded on a merit basis and are provided to students throughout their time in coursework.
Thank you for your interest in graduate study at CGU. On this page you can explore CGU’s programs and learn about the application process, important deadlines, and program-specific admission requirements.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us or call 909-607-7811. We look forward to assisting you through the application process.
1. Explore
We encourage you to explore our areas of study to find the program that best fits your academic and professional goals. More detailed information, including faculty and course listings, can be found on our individual program pages.
2. Prepare
Graduate admission decisions at Claremont Graduate University are made by faculty in your proposed area of study. Here are some helpful tips for you to consider as you prepare your application for admission:
- Choose your program and review the application checklist
- Review general and program-specific application requirements
- Review dates, deadlines, and fees
- Prepare your application
- Take required tests
- Prepare your statement of purpose
- Identify your recommendation letter writers
- Obtain official transcripts reflecting previous academic coursework and degrees awarded
Review the application checklist
3. Apply
- Application fee and payment