Cal State San Bernardino’s Direct Admission Program offers guaranteed admission — no traditional application required — to eligible high school seniors in participating school districts. It’s a simplified path to college for students who meet the criteria and choose CSUSB as their first-choice campus.
To qualify, students must:
- Be a high school senior graduating by summer 2026
- Have completed A-G coursework with a GPA of 2.5 or higher by the end of junior year
- Attend a public high school in the Riverside County school district
- Plan to apply to CSUSB as their first-choice campus
Why it matters:
- Removes barriers with automatic admission
- Promotes higher education access
- Strengthens the K-12 to CSU pipeline
How You Can Help
It’s quick and easy for students to take advantage of the Direct Admission Program. Just encourage them to follow these simple steps:
- Link their account on CaliforniaColleges.edu
- Apply through Cal State Apply – it’s the standard CSU application
- Choose CSUSB as their first-choice campus
- Submit any required documents to complete the process
That’s it! No additional applications or complicated steps, just a clear path to CSUSB. For more information, visit CSUSB’s Direct Admissions Program website.