The CSU and UC System
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
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The California State University is the largest system of senior higher education in the nation. The 23 campuses and five off-campus centers extend from Arcata, located about 300 miles north of San Francisco, to San Diego. The oldest campus is San Jose State, founded in 1857, while the newest is CSU Channel Islands. The CSU produces 50% more business graduates, computer scientists, and engineers than all other California universities and colleges combined. CSU also prepares two-thirds of the state’s public school teachers educated in California.
CSU assesses the English and math skills of all entering students for placement in English and math classes using the SBAC testing done in the Tamalpais High School District. The CSU has eliminated the ELM and EPT tests. Some students may be required to complete the CSU Early Start Program as a condition of admission. The CSU Early Start Program requires students who do not perform well on the tests, or are not exempt by other means, to strengthen their English and/or math skills the summer before enrolling in their freshman year. For further information regarding Early Start, contact the CSU campus that you plan on attending or visit the Early Start website.
The California State University Campuses
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University Channel Islands
California State University Chico
California State University Dominguez Hills
California State University Fresno
California State University Fullerton
California State University Hayward
Humboldt State University
California State University Long Beach
California State University Los Angeles
California Maritime Academy
California State University Monterey Bay
California State University Northridge
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State University Sacramento
California State University San Bernardino
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California State University San Marcos
Sonoma State University
California State University Stanislaus
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EOP: The CSU’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides admission, academic and financial support services to historically underserved students throughout California. For more information on applying through EOP, click here.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
The University of California has built a reputation for academic excellence with undergraduate education as one of its highest priorities. Each campus provides a balanced program covering all basic areas of undergraduate study. UC San Francisco specializes in health sciences and is mainly a graduate school. To find individual campus information, click on the name of the desired campus listed below. Additional information can be found at the UC Office of the President website.
The University of California campuses