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Use Californiacolleges.edu for an Easier Application Process

Use the tutorial on the right to Launch your CSU application through Californiacolleges.edu.

Or CLICK HERE for a step-by step guide

Use the tutorial on the right to Import Courses and Grades into your Cal State Application through Californiacolleges.edu.

Or CLICK HERE for a step-by step guide

Use the tutorial on the right to track your Cal State application status   through Californiacolleges.edu.

Or CLICK HERE for a step-by step guide

CSU Application Video 
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Cal State/UC  Office Hours Presentation 2025-2026

Applications Open October 1, 2025 
​and Close December 1, 2025
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California State University — Quick Links

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Start or return to your Cal State Apply application through Californiacolleges.edu.
Application Dates & Deadlines
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Find Your CSU
Explore campuses by location, size, sports & more.
Degrees & Majors
Search undergraduate & graduate programs.
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See 2025–26 impaction details before you apply.
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Tuition, fees, campus cost calculators.
Financial Aid
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Tour any CSU from home.
EOP: Support & How to Apply
Admission, academic & financial support for eligible students.
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CA residency rules, AB540, appeals & forms.
Campuses & Admissions Contacts
Find a campus and its admissions office.
Order Transcripts (SHS)
Parchment links & CNUSD info for former students.

Need tech help applying? Try the Cal State Apply Applicant Help Center.


There are 23 California State Universities

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CSU East Bay
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CSU Northridge
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San Diego State University
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Cal Poly Pomona
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Fresno State
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CSU Sacramento
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San Francisco State University
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CSU Bakersfield
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CSU Fullerton
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CSU San Bernardino
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CSU Long Beach
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CSU San Marcos
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CSU Application Top 5 Dos and Don'ts

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A Written Step-By-Step Guide to Applying

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How Much is Tuition at a Cal State?

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Facts about Santiago High School students that attend a Cal State​ 


Starting Salaries of Cal State Graduates 


Starting Salaries of Some Popular Majors

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  • Welcome
  • Contact Your Counselor
  • Academic
    • Dual Enrollment
    • SHS AVID
    • 9th grade >
      • 9th Grade CCGI
      • Incoming 9th Grade Information
    • 10th Grade >
      • 10th grade Academic Advising and Registering for Classes
      • 10th Grade CCGI
      • PSAT Info
      • HOBY Info
    • 11th Grade >
      • 11th Grade CCGI
      • 11th grade Academic Advising and Registering for Classes
    • 12th grade >
      • 12th Grade College and Career Readiness
      • 12th grade Academic Advising and Registering for Classes
      • How to Order Transcripts
    • Help! My Student is Struggling >
      • Tutoring and Extra Help
    • Requesting a Letter of Recommendation
    • College Information >
      • The College Search Process
      • UC Information
      • California State University
      • Trade Schools
      • Community Colleges >
        • Norco Community College
        • Santiago Canyon College
    • Summer Assignments >
      • Language Arts AP/Honors Summer Assignment
      • AP World History Summer Assignment
      • Math Summer Assignment
      • AP Comp Sci A Summer Assign
    • SAT & ACT
    • NCAA ELIGIBILITY
    • College and Career Readiness
    • Graduation and College Admission Requirments
  • Personal
    • Intervention Resources
    • eSports
    • Clubs on Campus
    • LGBTQ Resources
    • Community Referrals
    • CNUSD Clinician Referral List
    • Support Groups
    • Ways to Cope
  • Financial Aid
    • Scholarship Information
    • Types of Loans
  • Resources
    • Teacher Name and Email Addresses
    • Forms and Instructions On How to Submit
    • SHS Counselor Classrooms >
      • How to Submit an Honors/AP Contract to a Counselor's classroom
      • How to Submit an Online Social Science Form
    • Shark Scheduler-Class Descriptions
    • CTE Pathways and Articulation Info
    • Cal Grant Info
    • CCI Info
    • Community Service