Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
The department actively seeks graduate students of the highest academic caliber. In addition to University requirements, the Department of Kinesiology requires:

Grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in the last 60 units of undergraduate work (with a 3.0 GPA preferred).
Three letters of recommendation, which should assess the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program. Each letter will be uploaded by the recommender.
Statement of Intent discussing the applicant's interests and goals as they relate to a graduate degree in Kinesiology, including the subdiscipline of Kinesiology in which the applicant would like to study, as well as the name of a potential faculty mentor. Because our program includes a thesis or professional project, all applicants must be matched with a faculty research mentor prior to admission to the program.
GRE scores, if available.
Completed Student/Advisor expectations form (see below).
Evidence of completed prerequisite courses (if applicable).
Online application to CSUN, available at Cal State Apply. Please visit the Graduate Admissions page for admissions calendars, requirements, and the link to Cal State Apply.
Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional for all applicants. If you do plan to take the GRE, please read the information below:
The GRE is now being offered online for at-home testing. We are no longer requiring GRE scores as part of the application process. However, GRE scores can be helpful in evaluating your application.
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Currently, the minimum TOEFL scores accepted are: Paper-based test 550, Computer-based test 213, Internet-based test 79. The minimum IELTS score is 6.