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University of California

The UC Application opens August 1st! Application submission period starts October 1st - December 1st. The UC accepts applications from students who have completed their A-G Requirements and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. The UC system does NOT require you to submit an SAT or ACT school for this application year, but if you have one, you can include it.

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The CSU Application opens October 1st - December 1st. This is the application for Sacramento State and 22 other universities in the state of California. No SAT or ACT scores will be required. You can apply if you complete the A-G requirements and have a 2.5+ GPA.

Common Application

Today, Common App is a non-profit membership organization representing more than 1,000 diverse institutions of higher education - public and private colleges and universities across all 50 U.S. states, and 20 countries. Applications typically open on August 1 and close on January 1.

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Community College

The four Los Rios Colleges – American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College offer a wide array of degree, transfer, and certificate programs help students into the careers they've always dreamed of. Application for Fall 2026 opens February.

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