There are essentially four kinds of colleges in California for those who choose to continue in academic study.
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES (CC)
At the community college students can complete the first two years of college and transfer as juniors to universities and colleges in California and elsewhere providing they have successfully completed the appropriate course work. Students can also receive vocational and business training, which will enable them to enter an occupation. Assessment testing (Math and English) should be taken in the spring of the senior year. The application window for community college is spring of senior year for fall enrollment.The community college option is the least expensive with minimal registration fees. For more information visit www.cccapply.org
Current High School Students:
High School Graduates (for students who will be graduating in 2012 and planning to attend college)
Enroll in the Credit Program and follow the matriculation process:
- Concurrent Enrollment - Students interested in taking college level classes while they are still in high school
- Dual Enrollment - Students interested in taking Career and Technical Education courses
High School Graduates (for students who will be graduating in 2012 and planning to attend college)
Enroll in the Credit Program and follow the matriculation process:
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)
There are 23 campuses of the California State Universities. Admission is based on the student's A-G course grade point average and his/her score on the ACT or SAT. The GPA is based on work completed in the 10th and 11th grades excluding non-A-G coursework (for example: PE and health).
Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify under the eligibility index. Application is submitted on line (www.csumentor.edu) and test dates are available at www.collegeboard.com or www.actstudent.org. The California State Universities also require an English Placement and a Math Placement test, if proficiency isn’t met via other testing. For questions/campus information/to apply, go to: www.csumentor.edu. The application window for CSU is October 1-November 30 of senior year.
Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify under the eligibility index. Application is submitted on line (www.csumentor.edu) and test dates are available at www.collegeboard.com or www.actstudent.org. The California State Universities also require an English Placement and a Math Placement test, if proficiency isn’t met via other testing. For questions/campus information/to apply, go to: www.csumentor.edu. The application window for CSU is October 1-November 30 of senior year.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)
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The University of California has 10 campuses. The UC in San Francisco is primarily a graduate program in the health professions and does not admit undergraduate freshmen. To be eligible for admission to the University of California as a freshman you must meet the Subject Scholarship and Examination Requirements. The student’s GPA, as well as the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT is required to be considered for admission. The UC “A-G” list is the University’s way of organizing the subject requirements needed for admission. For more information about the UC/CSU A-G requirements, as well as the most recent list of SFIHS courses that have been approved for UC/CSU admissions, are located online at www.ucop.edu/doorways/list. Upon completion, students will receive a Bachelor’s in Science (BS) or Arts (BA) depending on their major.
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PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
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Admission requirements vary greatly with each school ranging from the very demanding to the less stringent admission standards. Private schools and some out of state public institutions often take into consideration factors other than the grade point average and test scores. Such factors as special talents and aptitudes, community service, religious affiliation, and high school activities may play a part in the admissions policies at some schools. The application window for these colleges varies.
Students wishing to apply to PRIVATE SCHOOLS, whether in or out of state, or OUT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS are advised to check the specific admission requirements for the schools in which they are interested. Please refer to www.commonapp.org and www.collegeboard.org for more information about individual colleges and universities. Upon completion, students will receive a Bachelor’s in Science (BS) or Arts (BA) depending on their major. |
The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) represents 76 California private nonprofit colleges and universities. AICCU members are committed to the public good and are incredibly diverse—ranging from large to small traditional liberal arts institutions, including nationally ranked research universities; colleges offering faith-based, performing and visual arts, and “non-traditional” programs of study; as well as professional schools that specialize in business, law, medicine, and more. For more information, please visit www.aiccu.edu or download their guide
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