Application fee is $55 for each CSU campus to which you apply; Fee waivers available. If you qualify, you receive up to three CSU's. Simply indicate your family income and household size at the end of the application.

NOTE: THE CSU SYSTEM NO LONGER USES SAT OR ACT EXAMINATIONS IN DETERMINING ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL CSU CAMPUSES. IF ACCEPTED TO A CSU CAMPUS, SAT OR ACT SCORES CAN BE USED AS ONE OF THE MEASURES TO PLACE STUDENTS IN PROPER MATHEMATICS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION COURSES.

REQUIRMENTS:

1. A-G REQUIREMENTS

History and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government AND 1 year of social science) - 2 years total

English (4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature) - 4 years total

Math (4 years recommended) of college preparatory math including or integrating topics covered in algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra.- 3 years total

Laboratory Science (2 years of college preparatory science required with laboratory [1 biological and 1 physical]. Integrated science and interdisciplinary courses can meet this requirement.) - 2 years

Visual and Performing Arts (1 year or 2 semester courses from the same discipline required including dance, music, theatre, visual arts or interdisciplinary arts.)​ - 1 year

College Preparatory Elective (additional year chosen from the University of California "a-g" list) - 1 year

2. GRADES

California residents and graduates of California high schools will be eligible for admission by earning a 2.50 or greater “a-g” GPA.

Any California high school graduate or resident of California earning a GPA between 2.00 and 2.49 may be evaluated for admission based upon supplemental factors

3. GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL

For admission to the CSU, graduation from high school and receipt of a high school diploma are admission requirements.

For most CSU freshman applicants, the other basic admission requirements — high school coursework and grades— should be the focus of your attention

THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP)

EOP is designed to improve access and retention of historically low income and educationally disadvantaged students. They provide admission and academic assistance to eligible students and, in most cases, offer financial assistance as well. Every CSU campus has an EOP for low-income undergraduate students who are California residents or qualify for an AB540 non-resident tuition exemption and are disadvantaged because of their economic and educational backgrounds

EOP accepts students who do not meet regular admission criteria, as well as those who qualify for regular admission. Be sure to indicate on the undergraduate application for admission if you are applying through EOP and ensure you complete the supplemental EOP Application along with the two letters of recommendation by the deadline determined by the campus.