CSUSB Direct Admit

CSUSB’s Direct Admission Program offers automatic admission to eligible high school students in participating school districts. If you’ve completed the A-G coursework and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, you’re in. It’s that simple. You may also be eligible for an application fee waiver, and you’ll find out while filling out your application — before you submit — if you qualify.

Participating San Bernardino County School Districts

• Chaffey Joint Union High School District
• Rialto Unified School District
• San Bernardino City Unified School District
• Fontana Unified School District
• Apple Valley Unified School District
• Victor Valley Union High School District
• Rim of the World Unified School District

Participating Riverside County School Districts

• Alvord Unified School District
• Banning Unified School District
• Beaumont Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Unified School District
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Hemet Unified School District
• Jurupa Unified School District
• Lake Elsinore Unified School District
• Moreno Valley Unified School District
• Murrieta Valley Unified School District
• Nuview Union School District
• Palm Springs Unified School District
• Palo Verde Unified School District
• Perris Union High School District
• Riverside Unified School District
• San Jacinto Unified School District
• Temecula Valley Unified School District
• Val Verde Unified School District

Additional Participating School Districts

You’re eligible if you are a high school senior in a participating school district, have completed the A-G curriculum, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher by the end of your junior year.

If you’re a California resident applying as a first-time freshman, your application through Cal State Apply will automatically be reviewed for a fee waiver.

Eligibility is based on household income and family household size. If you qualify, you can apply to up to four CSU campuses for free. Make CSUSB your first choice when selecting campuses!

You’ll see whether you qualify for the waiver before you submit your application — so there are no surprises.

Yes! Even though you're pre-approved, you must complete the Cal State Apply application and submit it. Be sure that your application is linked to your CaliforniaColleges.edu account so that your transcripts auto populate in your application which is what makes this such an easy application to submit. Be sure to apply between Oct. 1 and Jan. 31.

CSUSB offers many advantages, especially if you’re looking for a high-quality, affordable education that's close to home. Choosing us means saving on housing and transportation costs, while still getting access to some of the best academic programs in the state. We offer a range of resources like internships, career services, and student organizations to help you build connections and succeed after graduation. We’re also a vibrant, diverse campus where you’ll feel welcomed and supported from day one.

We encourage you to attend a CSUSB Direct Admission event hosted in partnership with your school district. Each participating school will have a dedicated event at CSUSB, where you can join an in-person information session, take a campus tour, and participate in application workshops. These events are a great way to explore the campus, learn about academic programs, meet the CSUSB community, and get hands-on support with the Direct Admission application process.

You can also explore our campus by scheduling a campus tour or taking a virtual tour. From a first-generation nursing student highlighting her favorite campus resources to an entrepreneurship major crediting his program for helping launch two businesses, their experiences show how CSUSB supports a diverse community and prepares students to define the future.

Assistance with completing the Cal State Apply application for CSUSB starts at your local high school counseling/advising department, where staff can provide one-on-one guidance or lead a group workshop to help you get started. Otherwise, CSUSB hosts application workshops where staff will walk you through the process. You can also receive one-on-one support to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Paying for college is a big concern for many students, but we want you to know there are many financial aid options available to help make college affordable. At CSUSB, you can apply for federal and state aid, such as the FAFSA or California Dream Act, which can offer grants, scholarships, work-study and student loans. We also have institutional scholarships to help make college more affordable. To give you a better idea of the financial support available, here are a few key facts about how our students benefit from aid at CSUSB:

• Nearly 70% of the 2024 freshmen class paid less than $1,000 in tuition and fees for the entire year
• Over $1.7 million awarded in scholarships annually

Yes! While CSUSB has partnered with six San Bernardino County school districts to expand access through our Direct Admission Program, your district may also participate in the CSU-wide Direct Admissions initiative. That means you could be eligible to apply to any of the 16 CSU campuses participating through a partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education.

That said, choosing CSUSB as your local CSU can be one of the most affordable and convenient options — with strong academic programs, campus support, and a location close to home.