To apply to the CSU, you should:

1. Select a CSU campus to attend.
2. Apply for admission during the priority filing period (October 1 – November 30) by filling out the CSU application at Cal State Apply​.
3. Research how you will pay for college.

What is needed to apply to a CSU?

First-time freshmen must meet the following eligibility requirements: be a high school graduate or equivalent; complete the 15-unit comprehensive “a-g” pattern of college preparatory course; and earn a qualifying “a-g” grade point average (GPA) as described below.

Can you apply to all CSU with one application?

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – All California State University campuses are now accepting applications for the Fall 2020 semester but it will cost prospective students more to apply. Students wanting to enroll as incoming freshman, transfer, graduate, and international can apply any of the 23 campuses using just one application.

What GPA do you need to get into California State University?

Have a 2.0 GPA or higher to qualify for regular admission (for California Residents). Nonresidents must have a 2.45 GPA or higher to qualify for regular admission. Your GPA is based on your college preparatory 10th-12th grades.

How much does it cost to apply to a CSU?

The fee to apply to the CSU is $70 per campus. Some students may qualify for an application fee waiver.

How do you get into a state college?

12 Tips for Getting into the College of Your Choice

1. Get the best possible grades you can during ALL four years of high school.
2. Take academically rigorous classes ALL four years.
3. Practice taking the SAT or ACT.
4. Try taking both the SAT and ACT.
5. Take SAT Subject Tests and AP Tests.

Do you need essays for CSU?

CSU schools do not require essays. You can do one application for all UC schools–and you only need to send your test scores to one school because they all share scores in their system. You can do one application for all CSU schools.

How do I fill out a CSU application?

Complete the application’s four core sections: Personal Information, Academic History, Supporting Information, and Program Materials.

1. Cal State Apply Personal Information.
2. Cal State Apply Academic History.
3. Cal State Apply Supporting Information.
4. Cal State Apply Program Materials.

How do I send my transcripts to CSU?

CSU Application (Transfer student applicants only)

1. You or your school can email an official transcript as a PDF to [email protected].
2. You or your school can mail your official transcript to Colorado State University, Office of Admissions, 1062 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins CO 80523-1062.

Are CSU applications first come first serve?

Students can complete the document submission after completing the application on Cal State Apply. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis until spaces are filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications with missing documents will not be reviewed until the file is complete.

Which grades do CSU look at?

CSU GPA uses sophomore and junior year grades only. Cal Poly has a different policy and uses 9-11th grade grades. The deadline for all CSUs is December 4th, and they do not ask for a midyear report.

How hard is it to get into CSU?

Acceptance Rate How hard is it to get into Cal State LA and can I get accepted? The school has a 48% acceptance rate ranking it #29 in California for lowest rate of acceptance.

How much do you have to make to qualify for a CSU fee waiver?

To qualify for a waiver, for a dependent student from a household of four, family income would need to be below about $45,400, although family circumstances can change eligibility.

Are CSU applications free?

Fee Waiver You may be eligible for a waiver of the $70 fee to apply to each CSU campus.