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With 23 campuses and thousands of degree choices, the CSU is a great place to start your journey. Explore your options below, and start your application today.
Fall 2022 Application
The Fall 2022 application opens October 1, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
The California State University is committed to helping high school and community college students overcome college admissions challenges caused by COVID-19. The CSU has taken steps to ensure students are not adversely impacted by these disruptions and can achieve their CSU education as scheduled. To learn more about the temporary changes the CSU has made to undergraduate admissions, please select a link below.
Admission Guidance:
Incoming TransfersFirst-Time Freshman
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January 15, 2021 7:00 A.M. PT
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Paying for College
Find out how affordable the CSU can be, and how to apply for a variety of financial aid, including grants and loans.
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