
CALIFORNIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA:
The University of California System has nine undergraduate campuses.
Students use one application to apply to one or more campuses. The
publication “Introducing the University” provides a detailed description of
each campus, entrance requirements, college majors and other helpful
information. California high schools have copies of this publication for you.
The application and other helpful information is available at: www.
universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES:
The California State University System has 23 campuses. Students may
apply online at: www.csumentor.edu Additional information on each
campus is also available at this website.
COMMUNITY COLLEGES:
The California Community College system has over 100 campuses
throughout the state of California. Admission is offered to any student who
is a high school graduate, a person 18 years of age or any person who has
passed the California High School Proficiency Exam.
The community colleges offer a variety of programs to enable students to
transfer to a four-year college or university. Career programs are also
available as well as certificates of achievement for vocational programs.
Some campuses also have dorms for students.
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CALIFORNIA PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT COLLEGES:
There are 77 Independent California Colleges and Universities.
Additional information is available at: www.aiccumentor.org
California community college transfer students will find helpful information
at: www.aiccutransfer.dagsoft.com
California Colleges and Universities