COLLEGE APPLICATION GUIDE

CCC Apply: California Community Colleges

The California Community Colleges system consists of 116 colleges, with many holding additional campuses and classrooms throughout the state. The colleges are spread over a wide range of geography and environments: from mountains to coasts, and rural regions to big cities. Each college offers a diverse array of educational programs, with specializations that reflect the uniqueness of each region. Click here to get started: California Community Colleges

• Offer Associate degrees and certificates

• Can transfer to 4 year universities

• Admit all high school graduates

CSU: California State University

The application period for admission to the 2023-2024 school year begins on October 1, 2022. The priority deadline to apply for Fall 2023 admission as an undergraduate student is November 30, 2022 (please visit CSU Application Dates & Deadlines Website for updated deadlines), and may vary for international and graduate students. Click here to get started: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman

• 23 campuses

• Offer Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees

• On-campus housing available

UC: University of California

Students can begin their application for the 2023-2024 school year on August 1, 2022. The filing period to submit their application begins on November 1, 2022 with the deadline of November 30, 2022. Click here to get started: https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/

• 10 campuses

• Offer Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, and professional degrees

• On-campus housing available

• Dates & deadlines

Private Colleges/Universities

A private school is a college or university that often operates as an educational organization. Generally, private schools are smaller than public schools and have smaller class sizes. Applications, requirements, and deadlines vary by college/university. Make sure to review the deadline for each school. Click here to get started: https://www.commonapp.org.

College Exploration Resource: https://www.intelligent.com/best-colleges-and-universities/california/