Pre-Health Cal State Apply Instructions

Complete and submit the Cal State Apply Graduate Application

Go to the application page for your intended term. Create an account or sign in if you already have one.

After you create your account, select the following option when completing your profile:

Degree goal: Certificate

Next, start your application and select the program you want to apply to. You can filter by campus and choose San Francisco.

If you are pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-physical therapy, pre-pharmacy or another pre-doctoral track, select the Pre-Health Professions program.

If you do not see the program listed, check your Extended Profile by selecting your name in the upper right corner. Make sure you have selected the correct Degree Goal.

When you switch to a new profile, you may be asked to delete an in-progress application. Select “Continue.”

Be sure to click “Save Changes” to proceed.

After you select your program, choose “I am Done, Review My Selections” to confirm your selection and deadlines. Then select “Continue to My Application.”

You will be brought to the main Application page, where you can view the four quadrants and your progress in completing each section of the application. You must complete all sections before you can submit your application.

In the Personal Information quadrant, you will be asked to complete some demographic and biographic information.

The Academic History quadrant is one of the most important sections when applying to our programs.

List all colleges you have attended, even if you did not earn a degree or had gaps in attendance. You must report all postsecondary institutions.

If you do not include all colleges and coursework, your application may not be considered.

In the “Supporting Information” quadrant, list up to six relevant experiences. These may include employment, clinical work, community service or research.

The "Program Materials" quadrant contains specific questions for our programs.

In the “Documents” section, upload transcripts from every college or University you attended. Include study abroad and community college coursework, even if transfer credit appears on your degree transcript. You may upload unofficial transcripts at this stage.

Do not upload photos of transcripts or screenshots of your course history. These will not be accepted. If you are admitted, you will need to send official transcripts directly to the Division of Graduate Studies.

If applicable, you may also upload test score reports such as the MCAT, DAT or GRE, as well as any licenses or certifications. If you have not taken these exams, you do not need to upload scores. Do not upload resumes.

In the “Program Materials” section under the “Recommendations” tab, enter the contact information for your letter writers. All evaluations must be submitted through the Cal State Apply application.

Complete the program-specific questions in the "Questions" tab.

Once you complete all sections of the application, you can submit it.