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Admission Requirements

First-Time, First-Year applicants must meet minimum ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ eligibility requirements to be considered. 

You can also see if your school qualifies for our Local Area Preference for admissions and further information on how ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ uses Local Area Preference for First-Time First-Year students.

Update for Fall 2027

Applicants must apply between August 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026 for the following Fall semester. ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ may begin working in Cal State Apply for Fall 2027 on August 1, 2026. Application submission opens on October 1, 2026.​ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ may only be considered for one application per academic year.  You can also visit First-Time, First-Year Student Admission Eligibility for more information.

Apply

To complete an application, First-Time, First-Year students must apply online at during the application filing period.

Here are tips regarding your application:

• Keep a copy of your high school transcript for your own reference. It will be helpful when filling out applications.
• Print out a copy of your application and confirmation. This is your receipt that Cal State Apply has received your application.
• The application filing fee is $70.00, but eligible individuals can apply for a fee waiver via the Cal State Apply application.
• First-time First-year students can also utilize and for further assistance with their CSU applications and A-G coursework selection.