| College System |
Application Timeframe(s) |
Application Website |
SAT or ACT Requirement |
Subject Test Requirements |
Letters of Recommendation |
| UC System |
October 1: begin your application
November 1-30: you may submit your application
|
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
|
Yes
November or December testing. Check individual campuses for specific details.
|
No
Check specific school & major for subject test recommendations
|
No |
| CSU System |
October 1-November 30 |
www.csumentor.edu |
Yes
November or December testing. Check individual campuses for specific details.
|
No |
No |
| Private Colleges in California |
Varies |
www.aiccu.edu or www.commonapp.org
Note: Not all private schools use the Common Application
|
Yes |
Varies |
Yes |
| Private Schools out of California |
Varies |
Check individual campus websites for Undergraduate Admissions or www.commonapp.org
Note: Not all private schools use the Common Applications
|
Yes |
Varies |
Yes |
| Trade Schools |
Varies |
Check individual campus websites for Admissions information |
Varies |
No |
Varies |
| Community Colleges |
Spring of Senior Year |
Check individual campus websites for local admissions at www.losrios.edu
Explore all California Community Colleges at www.californiacommunitycollege.cccco.edu
|
Not Required but Recommended |
No |
No |
| Military |
On going |
See school website for more information |
Varies |
No |
Varies |
Be sure to check the individual campus websites regarding Undergraduate Admissions requirements for your campuses of interest.