Graduate Studies

The mission of the College of Education is to foster a learning and teaching community committed to educational excellence. The office of Graduate Studies & Research is committed to serving graduate students and faculty of the College of Education in an efficient and friendly manner. We promote student success through advisement, particularly on policy and procedure, from the point of first contact through program completion.

The Graduate Studies Office can assist with your questions about:

• Graduate Program Applications and Admissions
• College of Education Graduate Culture Initiative Activities and Events
• Advancement to Candidacy
• Change of Program
• Application to Thesis, Project, or Comprehensive Examinations
• Maintaining Continuous Enrollment through GS 700
• Completing University Graduation Requirements and Filing for Graduation

Office Location

We are located near the South Turnabout (Seventh St. & West Campus Dr.) in the Education 1 building ( ED 1 room 7 ).  Campus map: http://www.csulb.edu/maps/

Hours of Operation

Summer Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch)

Winter Session Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch)

Hours during the Fall and Spring Semester:

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (open during lunch)
Friday 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Hours may vary depending time in the semester. Extended hours are available during the first two weeks of the semester when the office stays open until 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday.