CSU/UC

CSU - Cal State University
UC - University of California

CSU - Cal State University

California State University (CSU) System

The California State University promotes student success through opportunity and high-quality education that prepares students to become leaders in the changing workforce, making the CSU a vital economic engine for California. The CSU plays a critical role in providing future leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the workforce and help drive California’s economy. With nearly 129,000 annual graduates, the CSU is the state’s greatest producer of bachelor’s degrees and drives California’s economy in agriculture, information technology, business, hospitality, life sciences, healthcare, public administration, education, media, and entertainment.

map of california state universities

Action Steps

1. Create Your Cal State Apply Account

Create your account at Cal State Apply

2. Complete Your Application

Applications Open: August 1

3. Submit Your Application

Application Deadline: November 30

Important Reminders

One application platform: Use Cal State Apply to apply to any of the 22 CSU campuses
Application fee: $70 per campus. Students who qualify based on family income may receive fee waivers for up to four CSU applications.
No official transcripts are required when applying. You will self-report your high school coursework, grades, and any AP exam scores.
CSUs do not accept SAT/ACT test scores or letters of recommendation.
After you commit to a CSU, you will be required to submit: Your final official high school transcript and any official AP exam scores

Application Resources

CSU Apply Freshman Guide

Application FAQs

Freshman Application Checklist

Application Phone Support: (857) 304-2087

UC - University of California

University of California (UC) System

The University of California (UC) is one of the nation's leading public university systems, known for world-class research, academic excellence, and innovation. With nine undergraduate campuses, the UC system offers students outstanding opportunities across a wide range of majors and prepares graduates to become leaders in science, technology, healthcare, education, business, the arts, public service, and beyond.

map of the university of california schools

Action Steps

1. Create Your UC Application Account

Create your account through the University of California Application.

2. Complete Your Application

Applications Open: August 1

Applications Accepted: October 1

Enter your coursework, grades, activities, awards, and Personal Insight Question (PIQ) responses.

3. Submit Your Application

Application Deadline: November 30

Important Reminders

One application platform: Use the University of California Application to apply to any of the nine undergraduate UC campuses.
Application fee: $95 per campus for U.S. applicants. Students who qualify based on family income may receive application fee waivers for up to four UC campuses.
No official transcripts are required when applying. You will self-report your high school coursework, grades, and any AP/IB exam scores.
UC campuses do not consider SAT or ACT test scores in the admissions process.
Letters of recommendation are not required. Some campuses or specific programs may request them after you apply.
Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) are a required part of the application.
After you commit to a UC campus, you will be required to submit: Your final official high school transcript and any official AP exam scores

Freshman Admission Data

Please be cautious in drawing conclusions from this information. The numbers are useful only as a general guide to selectivity, not as a predictor of your chances of admission to a particular campus.

First-year admit Data - 2025