How to Apply - Emerge California

Applications for the Emerge CA Class of 2027 are now open!

The application window closes on September 8th at 5:00 PM.

Summary of Steps to Apply:

Create your application profile online
Submit responses to application questions
Upload your resume and two letters of recommendation
Pay the $50 application fee (or request a waiver)
Carefully review the program schedule, tuition, and expectations below!!!

Submit Application

To be considered for the Class of 2027, applicants must submit a complete application through the online portal by Tuesday, September 8th at 5:00 PM. No late applications will be accepted — no exceptions.

The application process includes the following steps:

Create an account profile on the application platform
Complete the applicant profile and application questions
Pay a $50 fee (or request a fee waiver found in the application)
Upload two letters of recommendation. (Applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting their own letters, so we strongly recommend reaching out to your references now, as this process may take time.)
Acknowledge (in the application form) that you have read and agree to the following policies:

Interview Round

After the application review, selected applicants will be invited to a virtual panel interview. Applicants must interview on Friday, October 16th, or Saturday, October 17th, (please save these dates in advance) in order to be considered for the Class of 2027.

Please note: to ensure a fair and objective review process, it is the policy of Emerge California not to comment on the deliberations of its selection decisions, and all interview content is confidential.

Application Timeline

Monday, June 22nd, 2026
Application opens for the Class of 2027

June 22nd – September 8th, 2026
Emerge California Class of 2027 Recruitment Period:

September 8, 2026 – 5:00 PM PT
Deadline to apply to the Class of 2027
No late applications will be accepted — no exceptions.

Applications must be 100% complete, including submission of a resume and two references who will provide letters of recommendation on your behalf, to be considered.
There is a 5-day grace period after the deadline for the letters of recommendation from your references to be received.

Friday, October 2nd
Notification to all applicants regarding the Interview Round

Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2026
Interview Round

We recommend you hold both dates for the Interview Round, as applicants must interview to be considered for acceptance into the program — no exceptions.

Interviews will be held virtually (via Zoom). Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes and require a relatively quiet space with internet and computer access, as we require you to participate via video. If you have limited access to any of these items, we will work with you to help ensure you can participate successfully.

Friday, November 6, 2026
Notification to all applicants regarding acceptance

Thursday, December 10, 2025
Public Announcement of the Emerge California Class of 2026!

Emerge California Class of 2027 Orientation

You only need to attend one of the sessions below.

Sunday, December 6th @ 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Monday, December 7th @ 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Attending an orientation is mandatory for all program members accepted into the Class of 2027. The orientations will take place virtually via Zoom.