CSU Local Admission Area for New Freshmen and Transfers

All California resident applicants, regardless of location, must fully meet the CSU first-time freshmen admission requirements, the California Resident Eligibility Index, and adhere to all posted admission deadlines. A GPA of 3.0 and above qualifies for admission with any score; however, all first time freshmen applicants are encouraged to submit SAT or ACT test scores. The minimum GPA to qualify for admission is a 2.0.

GPAs are based on grades earned in courses taken during the final three years of high school. Included in the calculation of GPA are grades earned in all college preparatory ("a-g" subject requirements) and bonus points for approved honors courses. The CSU Mentor GPA Calculator is a useful tool to ensure you correctly calculate your GPA.

The admission requirements do not change for California non-local admission area applicants.

Non-California resident applicants must meet the Non-Resident CSU Eligibility Index. A GPA of 3.61 and above qualifies for admission with any score; however, all first time freshmen applicants are encouraged to submit SAT or ACT test scores. The minimum GPA to qualify for admission is a 2.45.

Impacted Program and Audition Requirements

Cal State East Bay has one impacted major: Nursing. Supplemental applications are required. Please visit the following department web site for full program impaction details and deadlines:

• Nursing

For more information about impaction, visit the CSU Impaction Information web page.

Additionally, Cal State East Bay's Department of Music requires all Music BA applicants to audition on their instrument. Please visit the Music Department web site to learn how to schedule an audition. Find the Prospect Music Student Auditions link at the top of the page.

Map of Local Service Area for Freshmen Students