CSU Admissions

•The CSU system prefers students to submit applications online.

•The CSU system does not require transcripts nor AP scores at the time of application.

•The CSU system does not require Letters of Recommendation, Secondary School Reports, Counselor Reports, or Mid-Year Reports.

•The CSU system requires that students send their SAT and/or ACT scores to them directly from the College Board or American College Testing Inc.

•The CSU system does NOT require an essay.

•October 1st to November 30th is the window for submitting applications to a CSU.

Minimum CSU Eligibility Requirements (a-g courses)

English- 4 years

Mathematics (with a minimum of Algebra II)-3 years

U.S. History and Social Science- 2 years

Laboratory Science (Physical and Life)- 2 years

Foreign Language (same language)- 2 years

Visual & Performing Arts- 1 year

College Prep Electives- 1 year

Total: 15 year-long courses required

One assessment test: either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT

How to Apply to a CSU

1. The CSU application is available from the csumentor website.
•    The Cal State application filing period is October 1-November 30.
•    The Cal State application fee is $ 55.00 per campus.
•    Cal State application workshops will be held in October. TBA

2. Make sure you complete the 2010-2011 admissions application because this is the year you will be going to college.

3. Always print a copy of everything you submit online.

4. Obtain a certificate of mailing (not certified) for any applications or documents you mail through the post office. Don't send anything in such a way that the college has to sign for it (such as certified).

5. CSU applications do not require letters of recommendation or transcripts.

6. It is the student's responsibility to submit a FINAL transcript request to our school registrar in June.

7. CSU entrance exam requirements are SAT Reasoning or ACT (without Writing).

• SAT Reasoning Test: October 10, November 7, and December 5

• Cost: $45

• ACT Test: September 12, October 24, December 12

• Cost: $32 (no writing)

• Oak Hills High School's CEEB/SAT/ACT code: 054-316

Key Links

Eligibility Index

Campus Facts

UC a-g Subject Requirements (Still waiting on UC Approval)