Stress levels at an all-time high here! I'm planning on applying to several California State University (CSU) schools. Does anyone have specific info on the admission requirements for these universities? I want to ensure I've dotted all my i's and crossed all my t's in this process. Thanks in advance!
Hello! I understand the college application process can be quite overwhelming. Let's break down the requirements for applying to the California State University System.
Firstly, to be considered for admission into a CSU school:
1. You need to have graduated from high school or earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or passed the California High School Proficiency Examination.
2. You should have completed each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or better.
- A year of History, including U.S. history or one semester of U.S. history and one semester of civics or American government
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of math (algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra)
- 2 years of lab science (one year of physical science and one year of biological science)
- 2 years of the same foreign language
- 1 year of visual and performing arts
- 1 year of electives
It is important to note that there aren't any essay requirements for CSU admission, which simplifies the application process.
As a result of the change due to COVID, for the 2024-2025 application cycle, all CSU campuses are test-blind, which means they do not consider SAT or ACT scores at all. So you won't need to worry about preparing for or sending any standardized test scores to these colleges.
As far as your application, you will fill out an application for undergraduate admission, which can be accessed starting on October 1, and the application deadline is November 30.
After your application, the university will provide you with information about how to access your account and track the status of your application through the CSU campus-specific admission office. Don't forget to ensure all your official transcripts are sent to the universities to which you're applying, as missing documents can delay your admission decision.
Just a final note: each CSU campus has an admissions office that processes student admissions. However, admission requirements, deadlines, and procedures can vary slightly from one campus to another, so make sure you also do your due diligence on the specific schools you're interested in within the system.
Best of luck with your applications!
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