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Apply to the Gerontology Program
Begin Your Application
Thank you for considering the Gerontology program at Cal Poly Humboldt.
Choosing this program means investing in yourself and in the older adults and families of your community.
We look forward to learning with you.
Before you apply
- Review the admission requirements on the How to Apply page.
- Look over the cost information and sample completion plans.
- Gather these documents before you start: unofficial transcripts, a resume, and two letters of recommendation.
About your recommendation letters
You will need two signed letters from people who know you in a work, volunteer, school, or community setting (not family members), each saved as a PDF or Word document.
Ask for your letters early. Your writers may need a week or two. Share our recommendation letter guidelines with your writers (PDF, Acrobat or similar required).
Application timeline
- Applications open: October 1, 2026
- Classes begin: Fall 2027
Priority deadlines
- Fall start: March 1
- Spring start: November 1
Certificates are planned to begin in fall 2027, pending approval by the university's Integrated Curriculum Committee.
Applications received after a priority deadline are accepted as space allows.
Interested in the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Gerontology?
The degree is planned to launch in fall 2029, pending approval by the California State University Chancellor's Office and the university's Integrated Curriculum Committee.
Request information to stay informed, or begin with a certificate now. Every unit you complete will count toward the degree.
Questions?
If you would like to talk with someone before you apply, we are here. Contact Jamie Jensen, MSW, PhD, at jlk45@humboldt.edu, or use the Request Information form and we will be in touch.