Admission decisions for regular graduate standing are based on a review of the following materials in the candidate's file:
A completed application and non-refundable application fee
Graduate Program Advisement with an admission counselor
Official transcripts showing a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. Normally, a grade point average of approximately 3.0 or higher in upper division undergraduate work is expected. Official transcripts must be ordered and sent directly to Cal Lutheran vai certified e-transcript or mail. We recommend e-transcript if available at your institution.
Two professional letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores may be waived for candidates who present an official transcript of previous college work from a regionally accredited college or university reflecting any one of the following criteria:
an undergraduate, upper division grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or
a combined grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the most recent 60 credits of study consisting of any of the following: graduate course work, upper division post baccalaureate course work (exclusive of extension or continuing education work), and upper division undergraduate course work, or
a minimum of nine credits of graduate course work completed and a 3.50 grade point average, or
a previously earned master's degree
The applicant has completed the bachelor's (or higher) degree at a regionally accredited college or university. Normally, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required.
For the TOEFL, the minimum acceptable score is 88 for the internet-based test.
For the IELTS 6.5 is required.
Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 120