California State University
2023-24 FRESHMAN APPLICATION GUIDE
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
The California State University system consists of 23 campuses.
Bakersfield
Cal Maritime Academy
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly SLO
Channel Islands
Chico
Dominquez Hills
East Bay
Fresno
Fullerton
Humboldt
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Monterey Bay
Northridge
Sacramento
San Bernadino
San Diego
San Francisco
San Jose
San Marcos
Sonoma State
Stanislaus
CSU Application open from October 1 to November 30, 2023
CSU Scholarships
If you are accepted and going to be attending a CSU, you will want to contact the financial aid office at your college to inquire about specific scholarships. You can go to the CSU Scholarship page HERE for a list of the CSU scholarships.
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UPDATE ON CSUS USE OF SAT AND ACT STANDARDIZED TESTING
The CSU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the Committee on Educational Policy's resolution to amend Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations to remove SAT and ACT standardized tests from undergraduate admissions. The board's action eliminates standardized tests in the university's undergraduate admissions processes.
The CSU is now TEST FREE!
Read this press release to learn more about this important vote. The CSU Undergraduate Admissions and Standardized Tests site has additional details as well.
Any submitted test scores by admitted students would be considered only for purposes of student placement in math or English courses.
During the temporary suspension of testing through the pandemic, CSU campuses and programs have used multiple factors to augment GPAs, using a Multiple Factor Admission Score.
Links
Guide on Weighted vs. Unweighted GPAs
Freshman Application Requirements
Freshman Coursework Entry Guide
Granite Bay High School A-G Course List
Always check Cal State Apply website for updated information.
For information on a campus including admission information, go to: CSU Campus Information
Information on "Getting into a CSU"
CSU Scholarships
If you are accepted and going to be attending a CSU, you will want to contact the financial aid office at your college to inquire about specific scholarships. You can go to the CSU Scholarship page HERE for a list of the CSU scholarships.