Direct Admission Program
Cal State San Bernardino’s Direct Admission Program provides guaranteed admission—no traditional application required—for eligible high school seniors in participating school districts. It’s a simplified pathway to college for students who meet the criteria and select CSUSB as their first-choice campus.
Eligibility Requirements
Students must:
- Be a high school senior graduating by summer 2026
- Complete A–G coursework with a 2.5 GPA or higher by the end of junior year
- Attend a participating public high school in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties
- Plan to apply to CSUSB as their first-choice campus
Why It Matters
- Removes barriers with guaranteed admission
- Expands access to higher education
- Strengthens the K–12 to CSU pipeline
How Counselors Can Help
Encourage eligible students to complete these steps:
- Link their account on CaliforniaColleges.edu
- Submit the CSU application through Cal State Apply
- Choose CSUSB as their first-choice campus
- Provide any required documents to finalize the process
That’s it—no extra forms or complicated steps. Direct Admission ensures students have a clear, supported path to CSUSB.
Visit CSUSB Direct Admission Website