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UC & CSU General Information

UC & CSU Overview

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UC & CSU Overview
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The University of California
 
If you are considering attending a four-year university that prepares you to think critically and analytically, then you may want to consider attending a UC campus. UC education centers on helping students develop research and theoretical skills. UC Applications open August 1st. Deadline to apply is November 30.

All UC campuses (except for Merced and Berkeley) are quarter-system. This means classes last ten weeks (which implies that every five weeks you are taking a mid-term or a final).
 

Research if a UC campus is the right fit for you:

Click here to learn more about the University of California system.
 
Comprehensive Review: 15 different factors the UCs use to evaluate your college application

Select a UC campus on this map to view a list of majors available at each campus. You can also click on the major to get a description or a link to the major's website.
 
Click here to view a list of Carlmont's UC/CSU Approved A-G course list.
Click here
to read how applications are reviewed for each UC campus.
Click here to learn about UC's Financial Aid Programs
 
 
The California State University (CSU) System

The California State University system (CSU) is one of two public university systems in California. There are 24 CSU campuses located throughout California – the CSU system offers a college education that is hands-on and career-focused.

CSU campuses have a variety of majors. To view list of majors offered by campus, click on the campus name on this CSU map.


The Application Process
 
  • Complete UC/CSU “A – G” requirements with “C” or higher during high school.
  • Applications open October 1, deadline to apply is November 30. 
 
The Selection Process: Impacted vs. Non-impacted Campuses

A non- impacted campus has enough space to guarantee admission to all applicants that meet the minimum admission requirements above.

An impacted campus is when a campus receives more applications than space allows. Impacted campuses rank applicants and admit based on Eligibility Index. Some campuses rank your index by major.