We've reopened Fall 2025 applications!
There’s still time to join the CSUCI Dolphin Pod—apply now through Cal State Apply
by June 2, 2025. All non-impacted undergraduate programs are available, so don’t miss your chance!
Start your application by clicking one the link below. You'll be directed to our Cal State Apply Admissions
page.
Begin online application via Cal State Apply
Need help? Contact Admissions at 805-437-8520 or email admissions@csuci.edu—we're here to help you every step of the way!
Prepare to Apply:
If you are not ready to apply and need help, check out some of our events and resources that can help you decide.
- Get to know CSUCI!
- Review Admission Requirements
- Information on how and when to apply
- Take an in-person Campus Tour
- Need Further Help? Contact us!
- I've Applied, What's Next?
1. Get to know CSUCI!
Get to know us better by viewing some of our student produced videos about CSUCI. go.csuci.edu/FutureDolphin.
2. Review Admission Requirements
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Upper Division Transfer Student Requirements - Students have completed a minimum of 60 or more semester transferable units or 90 or more quarter units
- Lower Division Transfer Student Requirements - Students have completed fewer than 60 semester transferable units or 90 quarter units and have completed A2: Written Communication and B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning.
3. Information on how and when to apply
- We've reopened Fall 2025 applications!
- There’s still time to become a part of CSUCI—submit your application through Cal State Apply by June 2, 2025. All non-impacted undergraduate programs are available. Click below to get started!
- Spring 2026 Transfer applications:
- Submit your online Cal State Apply application starting August 1- 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (for all non-impacted programs)
- Admissions applications for Nursing is not available during spring.
- Applications can be submitted online at www.calstate.edu/apply.
- Cal State Apply Helpful Guides for Transfers
When must admission requirements be completed in order to be admitted?
| Admission Term |
Admission Requirements |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 semester | Fall 2025 |
| Fall 2025 Semester | Spring 2025 (Summer 2025 coursework may be considered if final transcripts are submitted by the deadline) |
*If you have not completed all of the admission requirements by the required deadline, there's a high chance your application will be denied. Once denied, students will have the opportunity to submit an admission appeal requesting an exception to be made. Admission appeals are reviewed on a case by case basis, and it is not guaranteed your case will be approved. For more information on the appeal process, please visit the Denied Students webpage for Transfer Students.
- Pay a $70 Application Fee or Request a Waiver
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When you apply for admission to the CSU through Cal State Apply you are automatically considered for an application fee waiver based on the information requested in the application. You must fully complete the application before the fee waiver eligibility is determined.
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If you or your family have experienced a significant change in income, you may qualify for an application fee waiver appeal. Please complete the Application Fee Waiver Request Form and include the CSU Application Fee Waiver form located on the bottom of the webpage along with supporting documentation. Applicants will be notified of the decision regarding their fee waiver request via email they included in the fee waiver application form. If approved, the applicant will receive an application fee waiver code to use when submitting their application. If denied, the applicant will receive a denial notification. Please note: There is no appeal process for denied application fee waiver requests.
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4. Campus Tours
Take an on-campus tour of CSUCI!
Explore more about CSUCI by taking an in-person campus tour from an experienced student ambassador. Tours are offered every week. Visit our campus tour webpage for more information.
5. Need Further Help on your Application?
If you are interested in applying to our campus and need help with submitting your application, please email us at admissions@csuci.edu or schedule a quick meeting with one of our Admission Counselors.
6. Have you Applied and wondering, What's Next?
Visit our Applied Transfer for more information.
