California State University — Cal State Apply
Education agency function; provider and jurisdiction must be verified.[2]
Source checked October 26, 2026[1]Opens this office’s own website. CountyWiki does not process applications, take payments or provide personal records.
Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
Use the links below for official services and provider information. Check each service’s instructions and service area.
Choose the applicant type and intended term from the official CSU page. Review campus and major availability before applying.
Service area: Shared California State University admissions information and Cal State Apply referral for users statewide; campus, major, term and applicant category determine availability. [2]
Official CSU referral to its application platform. Select the intended term and follow the current campus instructions.
Service area: Shared California State University admissions information and Cal State Apply referral for users statewide; campus, major, term and applicant category determine availability. [2]
Read the first-year applicant page, preparation resources and per-campus application fee. Fee-waiver rules are linked separately.
Service area: Shared California State University admissions information and Cal State Apply referral for users statewide; campus, major, term and applicant category determine availability. [2]
Use the term and applicant-path tool for current availability. A priority deadline does not establish that every campus or major is open.
Service area: Shared California State University admissions information and Cal State Apply referral for users statewide; campus, major, term and applicant category determine availability. [2]
Before you start
- Deadlines · Fall 2027 application preparation and submission
- Students may begin working in Cal State Apply for Fall 2027 on August 1, 2026. Application submission opens on October 1, 2026. [10]
- Deadlines · Fall 2027 priority period; category and campus exceptions apply
- The fall 2027 priority period ends November 30, 2026. Preparation starts August 1, and submission opens October 1. [11]
- Availability · CSU applicant category and campus/major availability
- The priority application filing period may vary based on your enrollment type or status (e.g., graduate, international, returning, veteran applicant). Many campuses and majors still accept applicants after the priority period. [12]
- Availability · Current CSU campus-specific confirmation
- This information is subject to change. If you need more detailed information, please contact the campus admissions office directly. [13]
Review eligibility, complete the application to determine waiver status and contact each campus separately about an appeal.
Service area: Shared California State University admissions information and Cal State Apply referral for users statewide; campus, major, term and applicant category determine availability. [2]
Before you start
- Eligibility & access · Cal State Apply automatic waiver determination
- You must complete all sections of the application before the fee waiver eligibility can be determined. [14]
- Eligibility & access · CSU application fee waiver per term
- Applicants who are eligible for the application fee waiver may apply to up to four CSU campuses per application term (i.e., fall, spring). [15]
- Appeals · Separate undergraduate fee-waiver appeal to each campus
- Fee waiver appeals are reviewed by each CSU Campus—not by Cal State Apply. Submit a fee waiver appeal to the undergraduate admissions office at each CSU campus where you are applying. Each campus reviews its own appeals and determines whether an appeal will be approved. [16]
- Eligibility & access · Excluded applicant and programme categories
- Application fee waivers are not available for International applicants Out-of-state applicants Graduate and credential applicants Applicants to self-support, extension or other non-state-supported programs [17]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| CSU application fee | $70.00per CSU campus | Published first-year application reference; some students may qualify for an application fee waiver. Separate tuition and other charges are not included; no printed fee effective date.[7] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked5 source pages · 17 citations
Sources were checked by an AI-assisted research process. A checked website does not mean every service or fee on it has been reviewed.
- [1] California State University — csu-profile (opens in a new tab)
California State University · California State University (CSU) | CA.gov — csu-identity
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
California State University (CSU)
- [2] California State University — csu-apply (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Go From Here. | CSU — csu-role
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Start Your Fall 2027 Application
- [3] California State University — csu-profile (opens in a new tab)
California State University · California State University (CSU) | CA.gov — csu-website
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Department website
- [4] California State University — csu-apply (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Go From Here. | CSU — service-csu-apply
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Start Your Fall 2027 Application
- [5] California State University — csu-apply (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Go From Here. | CSU — service-csu-portal
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Start Your Fall 2027 Application
- [6] California State University — csu-freshman (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Freshman | CSU — service-csu-freshman
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
The fee to apply to the CSU is $70 per campus.
- [7] California State University — csu-freshman (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Freshman | CSU — fee-csu-campus
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
The fee to apply to the CSU is $70 per campus.
- [8] California State University — csu-dates (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Application Dates & Deadlines | CSU — service-csu-dates
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Find out which CSU campuses are currently accepting applications, which majors are open or closed, and read any notices from the campus(es) you’re interested in.
- [9] California State University — csu-fee-waiver (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Cal State Apply Application Fee Waiver | CSU — service-csu-waiver
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
When you apply for admission to the CSU through Cal State Apply, you are automatically considered for an application fee waiver based on the information you provide in your application.
- [10] California State University — csu-dates (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Application Dates & Deadlines | CSU — rule-csu-submission
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Students may begin working in Cal State Apply for Fall 2027 on August 1, 2026. Application submission opens on October 1, 2026.
- [11] California State University — csu-dates (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Application Dates & Deadlines | CSU — rule-csu-priority
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Fall 2027 August 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026 +
- [12] California State University — csu-dates (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Application Dates & Deadlines | CSU — rule-csu-priority-exceptions
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
The priority application filing period may vary based on your enrollment type or status (e.g., graduate, international, returning, veteran applicant). Many campuses and majors still accept applicants after the priority period.
- [13] California State University — csu-dates (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Application Dates & Deadlines | CSU — rule-csu-confirm-campus
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
This information is subject to change. If you need more detailed information, please contact the campus admissions office directly.
- [14] California State University — csu-fee-waiver (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Cal State Apply Application Fee Waiver | CSU — rule-csu-waiver-complete
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
You must complete all sections of the application before the fee waiver eligibility can be determined.
- [15] California State University — csu-fee-waiver (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Cal State Apply Application Fee Waiver | CSU — rule-csu-waiver-limit
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Applicants who are eligible for the application fee waiver may apply to up to four CSU campuses per application term (i.e., fall, spring).
- [16] California State University — csu-fee-waiver (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Cal State Apply Application Fee Waiver | CSU — rule-csu-waiver-appeal
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Fee waiver appeals are reviewed by each CSU Campus—not by Cal State Apply. Submit a fee waiver appeal to the undergraduate admissions office at each CSU campus where you are applying. Each campus reviews its own appeals and determines whether an appeal will be approved.
- [17] California State University — csu-fee-waiver (opens in a new tab)
California State University · Cal State Apply Application Fee Waiver | CSU — rule-csu-waiver-exclusions
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Application fee waivers are not available for International applicants Out-of-state applicants Graduate and credential applicants Applicants to self-support, extension or other non-state-supported programs