California State University

Find your future at one of 23 California State University campuses with thousands of degree choices, including fully online degree programs.

CSU Campus Locations

Map showing CSU Campuses: CSU Bakersfield, CSU Channel Islands, Chico State, CSU Dominguez Hills, Cal State East Bay, Fresno State, Cal State Fullerton, Cal Poly Humboldt, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State LA, Cal Maritime, CSU Monterey Bay, CSUN (Northridge), Cal Poly Pomona, Sacramento State, Cal State San Bernardino, San Diego State, San Francisco State, San Jose State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CSU San Marcos, Sonoma State, and Stanislaus State.

• Tour CSU Campuses

  University Campus Tours

  Coastline College has partnered with Golden West College to offer campus tours to local and regional universities for Coastline students. Coastline students will sign-up, follow tour instructions, and bus pick-up location from Golden West College Transfer Center. 

  • University Campus Tours

  CSU Virtual Campus Tours

  Visit all 23 CSU campuses virtually 24/7.

  The CSU has complied this virtual campus tour access that connects you to campus services, including Outreach Services to informative, networking webinars designed for transfer students and how to book an individual on-campus tour. 

• Choosing Your CSU Campus

  Visit Find Your CSU Campus explore and choose the campus that’s the best fit for you.

  Why transfer to a CSU?

  • Location of a CSU close to home or work with 23 campuses statewide.
  • Ability to apply twice a year: Fall or Spring admission.
  • Flexible part-time schedules with evening or weekend schedules.
  • Has select Online BA-BS majors programs through CSU University Extension or through the CSU campus.
    Note: CSU Online Programs offered through University Extension will have slightly higher tuition rates per unit compared to campus site-based degree programs. 
  • On a semester-based system similar to Coastline's class schedule.
  • CSU offers lower tuition and overall college costs compared to UC and private universities.

  As you apply to any of the 23 CSU campuses, be aware that impaction and access may affect your application status. Local area preference or Service Area is determined by the college location, not applicant's residence.

Local Preferences

CSU Local Admission and Service Areas

CSU campuses, specifically in Southern Califorina, receive the highest umber of applications - more than each campus can admit. This is CSU impaction. Check CSU campuses and the community colleges within their local admission and service areas.

Out of 23 CSU campuses, the majority of Coastline graduates transfer to Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) and Cal State Long Beach (CSULB).

CSU Fullerton

Our CSU local admission and service area is CSU Fullerton. A Coastline transfer graduate applying to CSU Fullerton will receive preference admission consideration - get an admissions offer! - with moderate GPA cutoffs compared to applicants who graduated from non-Orange County community colleges and may need to meet higher GPA cut-offs. CSUs determine local admission/service area by the college attended, not the applicant's residence.

Meet with Jeanette Monzon, CSUF Counselor!

Schedule a 30-minute appointment with Jeanette Monzon to discuss transfer in greater detail with CSU Fullerton. 

Connect with CSUF by attending their events and transfer workshops: CSUF's Zoom Webinar Series. These Zoom sessions will increase your preparedness for transfer and network with the CSUF students. Start connecting with CSUF and select workshop topics that include CSU Application Help, Financial Aid, Next Steps, Housing, + more!

CSU Long Beach

Coastline College is now in Cal State Long Beach's local service area. Coastline transfer applicants will receive "Local Preference" for admission consideration. Bragging Rights: Cal State Long Beach receives the highest number of applications within the CSU system which drives admission competitiveness.

Have specific CSULB transfer questions?

Meet with Julien Benjamin or Ashley Alvarez, CSULB Counselors!  
Make a 30-minute counseling appointment by clicking HERE.

• The CSU Application

  CSU Application Website

  Go to CSU Apply to begin your application. You will need a copy of your unofficial transcipt to self report your academic history of all colleges you have attended.

  Start reporting your academic history by opening up a CSU Planner account! The academic history you report in the CSU Planner will be uploaded onto your application when you are ready to apply.
  
  Transfer students have 2x a year to apply to the CSU in the Fall or Spring:

  • Fall Admission Priority Application Period: Oct 1 - Nov 30
  • Spring Admission Application Period: August 1 - August 31

  CSU Dates and Deadlines

  Check Application Dates and Deadlines for priority and extended application deadlines per CSU campus and major.
  
  CSU Fully Online Programs, offered through University Extension, have extended application deadlines in May or June.

  CSU Application Assistance

  CSU application workshops are available to help you through the application process.
  Check when transfer workshops are scheduled by going to the Transfer Services calendar. Join us!
  
  Looking for more personalized application help? Schedule a Zoom transfer appointment.

  Videos on How to Start and Complete the CSU Application

  • Step-By-Step CSU Application Help
  • Create the Account
  • Quadrant #1 - Personal Information
  • Quadrant #2 - Academic History
  • Quadrant #3 - Supporting Information
  • Quadrant #4 - Program Materials
  • EOP - Section Completion
  • EOP - Educational Opportunity Program at the CSU

  For additional CSU application assistance and to report computer glitches: Cal State Apply Help Center or call CSU Help Desk at (857) 304-2087.

  Next Steps

  After your CSU application is submitted:

  1. Check your email often for CSU messages and instructions.
  2. The CSU campus(es) to which you applied will keep you updated on the status of your application.
  3. The CSU campus may request supplemental information.
  4. The CSU campus will notify you when they want an official or unofficial transcript sent. If the CSU requested a transcript, go to your MyCoast Student Portal to order official transcripts under the "My Records" tab.

Explore Majors & Degrees

Diversity on CSU Campuses

Programs for Foster Youth

CSU provides a wide of services to support incoming transfer students who were in foster care.

Project Rebound

From incarceration to graduation, CSU's Project Rebound supports the higher education and successful integration of Coastline's Hope Scholars. See Counseling and make an appointment to discuss degree Options 1 & II and how to complete CSU major course requirements.

LGBTQIA+ Centers

Each 23 CSU campuses offers service, support, and community for LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff. Research a wide range of clubs and organizations on each CSU campus by searching "clubs and organizations" on CSU campus websites.

Petition to Graduate

Petition to Graduate

Petition to Graduate

Have you racked up enough units during your semesters at Coastline to graduate with a degree or certificate? Congratulations! This is a major milestone. Do not forget: you must petition to graduate. Once you've arranged for the paperwork to be completed, you can focus on celebrating and taking part in Coastline's Commencement Ceremony (held in spring).

All the details you need can be found on the Graduation page.

Related Pages

Transfer Services

Explore the transfer options and opportunities available to Coastline students to attend four-year universities.

Career Services

Coastline's Career Center provides career services to guide, provide, and empower you to figure out your path and achieve your goals.

Student Calendar

Check out a variety of event offerings this semester. These are great opportunities to stay connected, build your college network, and learn ways to improve your day-to-day.