Apply Early starting Oct 1st! We begin reviewing applications mid-October and Interviews begin in December for the following academic year. Hint: Apply Early!

1. Review the Frequently Asked Questions (before Oct 1st)
   
   
2. Complete CalState Apply (Oct 1 - April 1)
   • Select main San Diego campus or "Imperial Valley" for the IV program
   • Skip the optional Personal Statement
3. Send Official Transcripts to Graduate Admissions (Oct 1 - May 1)
   • GRE Exam Scores no longer required
4. Apply to the HSEC Program via Interfolio (Oct 1 - May 1)
   • Apply to the San Diego main campus program
   • Or, apply to the Imperial Valley program
5. e-Request Letters of Recommendation via Interfolio
   • Two letters from academic references
   • One letter from a professional reference
   • Only electronic recommendations allowed (input emails)
6. Upload two-page double-spaced Personal Statements to Interfolio
   • One giving reasons for choosing Homeland Security as a degree objective
   • Another on applicant's qualifications and degree-relevant life experiences
7. Upload Unofficial transcripts to Interfolio
8. Upload current résumé or curriculum vitæ to Interfolio
9. Wait for invitation to interview
10. Once your invitation to interview is received, book an interview appointment.

• Interviews are usually scheduled December-June as applications are completed
• We receive a very large amount of COMPLETED applications in Oct-Dec, so apply early!
• More information available at Graduate Admissions