Your Pioneer Era Begins

Cal State East Bay Direct Admissions

Congratulations on your admission to California State University, East Bay! You have been selected for direct admission through our partnership with Niche.

Secure your spot at Cal State East Bay by completing your Cal State Apply application with the confidence that you’re on your way to becoming a Pioneer!

Need help with your application? Call or text our One-Stop at Perrys Nest at (510) 885-2556 for personalized support with your application. 

To get started, open the “Activate Your Cal State Apply Account” email sent to the address you used with Niche and click the “Activate Your Account” button.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program

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The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program offers a reduced tuition rate to eligible freshman and transfer students who are residents of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. Through WUE, students pay just 150% of the California resident tuition rate, providing substantial savings each year. Full-time students remain eligible for the WUE tuition rate annually through graduation. Students may major in any open undergraduate program offered at Cal State East Bay, as long as the program is not fully online. For detailed cost-of-attendance estimates, please visit the Financial Aid website. California residents may also take advantage of a variety of financial aid programs and scholarship opportunities.

Student Voices & Moments

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Ask A Pioneer - Ask Me Anything (AMA)

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Perry's 1st Birthday Block Party at Cal State East Bay

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Preview Day 2025 at Cal State East Bay