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CSU Direct Admission

CSU Eligible

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Near Eligible

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Transfer

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About CSU Direct Admissions

AUSD 12th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians

The CSU Direct Admission Program, sometimes referred to as automatic acceptance, notifies eligible students using academic information provided by AUSD and informs them that they qualify for admission to participating CSU campuses. 

AUSD 12th Grade students will receive a personalized communication in the mail from the CSU (see above samples) outlining their options for pursuing a CSU degree. Depending on their academic standing, the communication may inform the student that they are:

  1. Eligible for admission into participating CSU campuses
    1. Students who receive a direct admission notification are encouraged to apply by launching the CaliforniaColleges.edu platform to complete their Cal State Apply application and any additional steps needed to finalize admission. Submitting an application is required for admission to CSUs participating in the program (see the list to the right). 
       
  2. Almost eligible for admission and should work with their school counselor to review their courses, or 
     
  3. Not currently eligible and should explore the CSU’s Transfer Success Pathway program. 

    Need application assistance? Visit the AHS Guidance office. 

Contact

Students and families interested in the CSU Direct Admission Program should speak with their high school counselor and visit Cal State Apply for the latest admissions information.

Participating CSUs*

  • CSU Bakersfield
  • CSU Channel Islands
  • Chico State
  • CSU Dominguez Hills
  • Cal State East Bay
  • Fresno State
  • Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Cal State Monterey Bay
  • Cal State Los Angeles
  • Cal Poly Pomona
  • CSU Northridge
  • Sacramento State
  • Cal State San Bernardino
  • San Francisco State
  • Cal State San Marcos
  • Stanislaus State
  • Sonoma State

The following campuses are not participating in the 2026-27 School Year:

  • CSU Fullerton
  • CSU Long Beach
  • San Diego State
  • San José State
  • Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
     

*Note: Some majors at participating campuses may have additional admission requirements

Ready to Apply?

Launch Your Cal State Apply Application Using CaliforniaColleges.edu 

Launching your application from CaliforniaColleges.edu links your application to your CaliforniaColleges.edu account, which allows you to track your application status.

You can launch your application at any time before you submit your application. 

Launching your application from the platform also allows you to import your courses and grades, which saves you time and helps to prevent errors.

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