Cognitive Disabilities Certificate
How to Apply
Important Dates for Fall 2026
| Item | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Cal State Apply application (opens October 1 each year) |
April 1, 2026 |
| 2. Program application | April 15, 2026 |
| 3. Official transcripts due | April 15, 2026 |
Steps 1-6: Admission to SDSU
Steps 1-6 must be completed through the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office.
Get help and tips on how to complete the Cal State Apply application.
Step 7: Submit the Program application
Within 72 hours of submitting your Cal State Apply application, you will receive an email containing a personalized link to Slate, where you must complete your program application.
Please ensure that all required program-specific documents listed below are prepared in advance and ready to upload to your Slate application.
For help, student guides will be shared the week of September 22, which will be posted on this website for reference.
Gather Required Items
Gather the items below and have them ready to upload to the program application:
- Resume/CV: Upload a copy of your current resume or Curriculum Vitae.
- Statement of Purpose: The 1-2 page letter of application should describe your interest in the Certificate, why you want to pursue it, and what you hope to do upon completion of the program.
Get in Touch
Cal State Apply Application Help
Program Questions
- Charles Degeneffe, graduate advisor, [email protected]