California State University "CSU"

 

The California State University system is a collection of 23 undergraduate universities. The CSU system provides a world-class education for an unparalleled cost! As a California resident, you enjoy massively reduced tuition and increased acceptance chances to these world famous institutions. If you have a GPA of 3.0 or above, you also enjoy guaranteed admission to your local school- CSUN!

 

• Explore the CSU system: https://www2.calstate.edu/
• Fall 2024 Application Open: October 1 - November 30th
• Apply at: californaicolleges.edu (we worked on this in English class)
  • or: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
• Freshman Application Guide 23-24 (24-25 not yet available): https://www.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/Documents/freshman-application-guide-23-24.pdf

• Complete a minimum of 15 A-G courses, with at least 11 courses completed prior to the beginning of your senior year (A-G chart below).
• 2.0 GPA or better, with a grade of C or better in A-G courses.
• If you or your siblings are the first in your family to attend college, apply to EOP! https://www.calstate.edu/attend/student-services/eop
  • EOP gives special admissions, tutoring, and personalized financial aid and college counseling for free!
  • Request EOP letters of recommendation from your teachers 2 weeks in advance. Complete your brag sheet on Naviance first.

Files:

• csu-uc-a-g-comparison-matrix
• Educational-Opportunity-Program-Worksheet-2022-23