High School Students

Admission Requirements

First-Time, First-Year applicants must meet minimum CSULB eligibility requirements to be considered. 

You can also see if your school qualifies for our Local Area Preference for admissions and further information on how CSULB uses Local Area Preference for First-Time First-Year students.

Update for Fall 2027

Applicants must apply between August 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026 for the following Fall semester. Students may begin working in Cal State Apply for Fall 2027 on August 1, 2026. Application submission opens on October 1, 2026.​Students may only be considered for one application per academic year.  You can also visit First-Time, First-Year Student Admission Eligibility for more information.

Planning for College

Begin researching college and university admission requirements by reviewing the following resources for basic information on how to become the most eligible applicant.

CSULB Student Life

Apply

To complete an application, First-Time, First-Year students must apply online at Cal State Apply during the application filing period.

Here are tips regarding your application:

  • Keep a copy of your high school transcript for your own reference. It will be helpful when filling out applications.
  • Print out a copy of your application and confirmation. This is your receipt that Cal State Apply has received your application.
  • The application filing fee is $70.00, but eligible individuals can apply for a fee waiver via the Cal State Apply application.
  • First-time First-year students can also utilize CaliforniaColleges.edu and UC Doorways for further assistance with their CSU applications and A-G coursework selection.