CSU

Application Dates & Deadlines

Find out which CSU campuses are currently accepting applications, which majors are open or closed, and read any notices from the campus(es) you’re interested in.

Term/ Priority Application Filing Period

Fall 2019

October 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019


The CSU system is a public university system in California that offers high-quality, accessible and student-focused higher education. The mission of the CSU is to provide an affordable college education that is focused on career preparation.There are 23 campuses, which range in size from very small (800 students) to large (30,000+). Campuses are located throughout the state in both rural, suburban and urban areas.

Minimum Requirement for Freshman Admission:

  • Completion of A-G requirements with a "C" or better
  • 2.0 GPA (10th and 11th grade A-G coursework, only)
  • ACT or SAT test (writing not required)
  • Meeting minimum eligibility, determined by the Eligibility Index (combination of GPA and test score - SAT or ACT)

Impaction

At the CSU, there are campuses and majors that are impacted, which means that the number of applications received exceed the available spots available for freshmen admissions. Impacted majors and campuses may establish a higher Eligibility Index for admission. More information can be found here.

2019-2020 CSU Undergraduate Impacted Programs Matrix