College Application Process

23 campuses, 1 application.
Apply online at https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Application filing period is October 1st- November 30th during senior year.
Application Fee = $70 per campus. Some students might be able to qualify for 4 application fee waivers
All academic information is self-reported.
Official transcripts are not accepted with the application.
After completing the application, a specific Cal State campus might contact you to provide an official transcript if they have a question.
Grade point average and test scores are the only factors in determining admissibility (with the exception of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo).
Letters of recommendation and personal statements are not accepted!
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required (note: not all eligible students are admitted to impacted campuses).
SAT or ACT scores are not being used in the admissions evaluation process for the Class of 2022.
Many campuses and/or majors are impacted.

9 campuses, 1 application.
Apply online at https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
Application filing period is October 1st- November 30th during senior year.
Application Fee = $70 per campus. Some students might be able to qualify for 4 application fee waivers
All academic information is self-reported.
Official transcripts are not accepted with the application.
After completing the application, a specific UC campus might contact you to provide an official transcript if they have a question.
Admission decisions are made with a comprehensive review based on academic criteria and personal achievements.
Personal Insight Questions are required.
*Letters of recommendation are not accepted unless otherwise requested by a campus.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 required (note: not all eligible students are admitted to impacted campuses).

Most applications available in August.
Application fees can be up to $90 per campus. Some students might be able to qualify for up to 20 application fee waivers. Or students might receive fee waivers by attending West’s college rep visits.
Explore nearly 900 colleges and universities using Common App: www.commonapp.org
Application deadlines vary.
Applications contain multiple forms and require official transcripts, letters of recommendation and/or secondary school report.
Many require Midyear Reports (first semester grades from Senior Year).
Many require personal statements and/or essay.
SAT and ACT policies vary. Check with each university.

110 campuses with specific transfer programs to the CSU, UC, and private universities.
Transfer students receive priority admission consideration to a CSU or UC.
High school GPA and SAT/ACT scores are typically not considered when transferring from a community college.
Easier access to very competitive universities from community colleges. High school students are held to a much higher standard.
Offer an excellent lower division education at a fraction of the cost.
Applications available in October.

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