To initiate the application process, the Admissions Department will need the following items:
To initiate the application process, the Admissions Department will need the following items
A completed application.
A detailed resume that reflects your previous occupational experience.
Official Transcripts: Request official transcripts from all college level work completed since graduating high school including credits completed at all Colleges and Universities, and any credits completed by examination (CLEP, DSST, AP, etc.). You may submit personal copies for evaluation purposes. Official copies must be received directly from the issuing College, University or program prior to official enrollment. You may download this Transcript Request form.
If the highest level of education achieved is a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, the applicant is required to mark the “Attestation” check box. This will indicate to the Admissions Advisor that an Attestation Form needs to be sent to the Applicant.
Undergraduate applicants may complete a Request for Elective Credit Based on Specialized Training form and attach copies of certified training for consideration.
Doctoral Students Only: Include a personal statement explaining your professional and personal goals as they relate to the Doctoral Program you are interested in. Describe how obtaining your degree will enhance your career and/or life plans. You may also want to include what you expect to gain through this program. Please limit your response to no more than 750 words.
Doctoral program applicants must download an Application Form below and fax, email or mail the completed form to the University. Online applications for Doctoral programs will not be accepted at this time.
Non-refundable application fee of $75.00.
Online Application for Admissions
Submission of the online application requires a one time, non-refundable, $75.00 application fee. A VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, or AMERICAN EXPRESS credit card is required, to process the application. If you prefer, you may download a CCU Application (PDF file) to fill out and send it by mail to: California Coast University, 700 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701, or fax to: (714) 547-5777.
Download an Application for Admission
Click here to view the California Coast University Application Form in Adobe PDF format. Adobe Reader is required to view the Application. If Adobe Reader in not installed on your computer, you can download it from Adobe by clicking here.
Doctoral Applicants Only:
Download an Application for Admission
Click here to view the California Coast University Application Form for Doctoral programs in Adobe PDF format. Adobe Reader is required to view the Application. If Adobe Reader in not installed on your computer, you can download it from Adobe by clicking here.
Download and mail your completed Application to: California Coast University, 700 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701, or fax to: (714) 547-5777. You may also email the Application to admissions@calcoast.edu.