• California State University (CSU) application opens

• Applications for the CSU’s may be submitted starting October 1 and are due no later than November 30

• Launch your application at https://www.californiacolleges.edu

• California Community College Applications, ex: COS, should be completed.

• Launch your application at https://www.californiacolleges.edu

• Applications for the UC’s may be submitted beginning November 1 and are due no later than November 30.

• Launch your application at https://www.californiacolleges.edu

• To qualify for scholarships and financial aid for private colleges, the CSS Profile must be completed in addition to the FAFSA.

https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/

• The FAFSA (financial aid) or Dream Act are due by March 2

• Launch your application at

https://www.californiacolleges.edu

• Admission letters are typically mailed to students in March.

• Financial aid packages are sent out to students from the colleges and universities

• The National Reply Date is May 1. This is where you send in confirmation that you will be attending the university. Be prepared to pay the housing deposit.

• Wait lists remain active until the incoming class is full but should not be used after August 1. The offer of admission should be a written letter or through electronic communication.

• Keep grades up! Low grades could result in an admission letter being rescinded.