Dougherty Valley High School
Senior Blue Book

California State Universities

• Requires the “A-G” pattern of coursework with a grade no lower than a “C” and GPA of 2.0 or above.
• SAT or ACT Reasoning Test; the essay/writing portion is not required.
  • SAT scores: Pay a single fee to have your score sent to all CSU campuses using 1 of 2 options:
    1. CSU Institution Code: 3594
    2. Send scores to one CSU campus, and all CSU campuses access your scores.
  • ACT scores: Send scores to one CSU campus.
• Application filing period: October 1 to November 30.
• Application fee: $55 per campus.
• Tuition is $5, 742 per year. The estimated cost for tuition, books, and living on campus is around $25,000. For more information visit the "Campus Cost Comparison" on calstate.edu.

• You may self-report your high school coursework on californiacolleges.edu before the Cal State Apply application window opens. Coursework will transfer to your Cal State Apply application after October 1.
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1. What high school courses do the CSUs require?
To meet minimum eligibility requirements, students must pass 15 one-year high school college-prep courses with at least a C grade:

a) 2 years of history/social science

b) 4 years of English

c) 3 years of math through at least Algebra II

d) 2 years of laboratory science, including 1 biological, and 1 physical science

e) 2 years of the same world language

f) 1 year of visual/performing arts

g) 1 year of an elective chosen from the University of California (UC) “A-G” list

Students must take at least seven of these “A-G” courses during their junior and senior years. Your high school counselor will have a list of your school’s courses that meet CSU requirements. Most high schools also list their UC/CSU approved courses at hs-articulation.ucop.edu/guide.


2. How do the CSUs determine my eligibility?
CSUs use an “Eligibility Index” calculation to determine your eligibility for admission. It is based on your grade point average (GPA) in the “a–g” courses and scores on college admissions tests (SAT/ACT). 2950 (SAT) or 694 (ACT) is required to meet minimum eligibility for admission at a CSU (see calculation below). Higher grades can offset lower test scores and vice versa.

Calculating Eligibility:

ACT Scores: (GPA) x 200 + (10 x ACT Composite)

SAT Scores: (GPA) x 800 + (SAT Score)


3. How and when do I apply?
Apply online at calstate.edu/apply.

Application filing period: October 1 through November 30.

Note: For some campuses, it is important to file early. For some campuses, you will need to select a major.

See the Cal State Impaction page for a list of impacted majors and campuses.