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CSU (California State University) and UC (University of California) systems
CSU (California State University) and UC (University of California) systems
The CSU and UC are the two primary public college institutions in the state of California. They are public, non-profit, and have annual application periods from Oct 1 - Nov 30, and Nov 1 - Nov 30, respectively. The CSU has 23 campuses and requires a 2.5+ cumulative GPA to apply, and the UC has 9 campuses and requires a 3.0+ cumulative GPA to apply. It is advised to earn grades that exceed the minimum requirements to be considered as competitive academic applicants. Please see below for additional information regarding admission:
The CSU and UC are the two primary public college institutions in the state of California. They are public, non-profit, and have annual application periods from Oct 1 - Nov 30, and Nov 1 - Nov 30, respectively. The CSU has 23 campuses and requires a 2.5+ cumulative GPA to apply, and the UC has 9 campuses and requires a 3.0+ cumulative GPA to apply. It is advised to earn grades that exceed the minimum requirements to be considered as competitive academic applicants. Please see below for additional information regarding admission:
California State University (CSU)
California State University (CSU)
General CSU and UC application websites:
General CSU and UC application websites:
CSU educational website for high school students: academic requirements, A-G, and more
Minimum GPA CSU: ALL CSU campuses require a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.5+ in your students A-G courses to apply and be considered for freshmen admission.
UC educational website for high school students: academic requirements, A-G, and more
Minimum GPA UC: ALL UC campuses require a minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.0+ in your students A-G courses to apply and be considered for freshmen admission.
Please keep in mind that these are the minimum stated GPA requirements needed to apply for these colleges and universities. It is highly recommended that you do your best to exceed these minimums and research competitive GPA of students who were accepted the previous year into your schools of choice. You can type in: Class of 2024 Admitted Student Profile" to get a better idea of what it took for the admitted class before you to be admitted!
The University of California´s A-G website
It is recommended to start your applications early, and work on them weekly. Plan to submit your application at least 2 days before the specified application deadline, as both the UC and CSU application websites do crash the day applications are due each year on November 30th. This is due to an extreme number of students flooding the applicant portals, and it happens every year on November 30th.
Out of State Colleges & Universities:
Out of State Colleges & Universities:
Unlike the CSU and UC Systems in California, Out-of-State universities each have varying application deadlines and varying academic requirements a students must fulfill, entirely dependent on which state will be applying to. I suggest making a comprehensive list of any Out-of-State colleges in timeline format so that students can visualize upcoming deadlines.
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a tuition savings program that makes attending out-of-state colleges and universities more affordable for students in the West. Through WUE, qualifying students receive a reduced out-of-state tuition rate, making college more affordable.
For information on a particular out-of-state college, please email Ms. Yee or stop by F-20! I will help you contact the admissions departments to get the information you need!
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU):
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU):
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are a comprehensive set of 50+ colleges and universities located in the Midwest and Southern United States. Each campus has its own set of academic requirements and own individual due dates. Some HBCUs may require a SAT or ACT score, while others do not. Please check the official websites of the colleges you are applying for to confirm.
The HBCUs have a convenient, affordable application portal to apply through, the Common Black College App, which has been in use for 20 years.
Through this application, you can apply for 60+ HBCUs for $20, and you rank your top 4 HBCUs in order of preference. Some examples of HBCUs available to apply for via the Common Black College App include Alabama State, Clark Atlanta, Grambling, Morgan State, and Bethune-Cookman University!
Private Colleges & Universities in California:
Private Colleges & Universities in California:
Throughout California, there are many private colleges and universities to which you may apply for, each with their own distinctive learning environment and academic offerings. Many of these Californian private colleges are a part of the AICCU, or Association of Independent California Colleges.
Website of AICCU college consortium: https://aiccu.edu/page/CollegeGuide
AICCU college admissions: https://aiccu.edu/page/Admission
For additional information on any private college or university, please contact Ms. Yee via email or by stopping by office F-20!
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