Starting next year, a new California State University direct admissions program will streamline the process and guarantee an acceptance to some high schoolers at 16 of its campuses, SF Gate reported.

California high school students now have an easier route to higher education, thanks to Senate Bill 640, which offers ...

Starting in 2026, qualified graduating high school students are automatically admitted into 16 California State University institutions. They still need to apply.

More than 17,400 high school seniors last fall got the sweetest news any anxious student can get: Congratulations, because of your high school GPA, you’re automatically admitted to one of 10 ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom before signing legislation on October 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif. Newsom recently signed into law a direct admissions program for the California State University ...

The Victor Valley Union High School District has partnered with Cal State San Bernardino for a direct admission program.

NEW LAW GRANTS AUTOMATIC ADMISSION INTO CAL STATE SCHOOLS FOR QUALIFIED HIGH SCHOOL GRADS. YEAH, A LOT OF STUDENTS VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS. GOVERNOR NEWSOM SIGNED THE BILL TO STREAMLINE THE COLLEGE ...

Going to college is traditionally considered a rite of passage for high school students. But navigating the admissions process — including the costs of standardized tests and applications — can create ...

Six San Bernardino County school districts have signed an agreement with Cal State San Bernardino to create a “cradle-to-career” pipeline to automatically admit qualified high school graduates. The ...

California State University last year launched a pilot program to attract more students to the university system and to steer some to campuses that have been struggling with enrollment declines.

PITTSBURG — In partnership with the Pittsburg Unified School District, qualified high school students will have an easier pathway to college thanks to a guaranteed admissions program from Cal State ...