Congratulations on taking the next step toward a graduate degree! An advanced, graduate level degree can provide new opportunities for growth, advancement and positive impact. Our team is ready to partner with you throughout the admissions process to ensure that you are well supported. Let’s get started!
Standard Master’s Degree Admission Requirements
- Application for admission with a $45 application fee
- Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting completion of a baccalaureate degree.*
- 2.75 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA.
- Written statement of purpose OR in-person program interview (student’s choice). A written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address:
- What are your educational goals?
- How will this program help meet those goals?
- What makes you a good fit for CBU?
- Additional requirements may be requested.
- Meeting standard admission requirements does not guarantee admission into graduate program of choice.
*Please see the program pages for additional requirements that may apply.
Standard Doctorate Degree Admission Requirements
- Application for admission with a $45 application fee
- Official transcript from an accredited college or university
reflecting the completion of a master's degree.
- 3.0 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities
may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA.
- Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program
interview (student's choice). Written statement (500-word
maximum) or interview will address:
- What are your educational goals?
- How will this program help meet those goals?
- What makes you a good fit for CBU?
- Additional requirements may be requested
- Meeting standard admission requirements does not guarantee admission into graduate program of choice
Transcripts
- First-time Applicants: Request official, sealed transcripts from your college or university (reflecting completion or in-progress degree) and have them sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office. Electronic transcripts sent from a transcript service can be sent to graduateadmissions@calbaptist.edu.
- CBU Alumni: If you graduated from CBU, we will add your official transcript to your application.
Previous graduate/doctorate students who wish to readmit to the university, CLICK HERE.
Meeting standard admission requirements does not guarantee admission into graduate program of choice.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 951-343-4249, 877-228-8877 or
Graduate Programs
Master's Programs, Doctorate Programs, Credential and Certificate Programs
Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing
Athletic Training
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
Physician Assistant Studies
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Speech Language Pathology
International Students (All Programs)
Lancer Loyalty Graduate School Grant
Current and former CBU students may be eligible for the Lancer Loyalty Graduate School Grant.
Veterans
Learn more about how to use your VA educational benefits.
Contact Graduate Admissions
Email: graduateadmissions@calbaptist.edu
Phone: (951) 343-4249
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504
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