College Information
Below you'll find useful search engines to help you find the right college for you! You'll also find info on CSU, UC, private universities and trade schools.
specific to CA
College Search Tool and University Selections
College Search/Matcher
College Application Checklist
Applying to Colleges Information specific to UC's and CSU's
Learn about and apply to the UC's
Applications open August 1st and starting with the Class of 2024 can now be submitted online from October 1st until November 30th of every year using the link below.
College Search Tool and University Selections
College Search/Matcher
College Application Checklist
Applying to Colleges Information specific to UC's and CSU's
Learn about and apply to the UC's
Applications open August 1st and starting with the Class of 2024 can now be submitted online from October 1st until November 30th of every year using the link below.
The UC system requires "Personal Insight Questions." Personal Insight Questions link or use the guide below.
Exploring majors at UC just got easier! Use the link below to search for majors that are available (open) at any of the UC campuses.
Check Majors at the UC
Learn about and Apply to the CSU's
Submit applications online October 1st - November 30th of every year using the following link. The application is finally a bit easier; students can apply to any CSU using 1 application, the EOP application is no longer a separate application and the GPA no longer needs to be calculated by the student!
CSU Application
See which CSU campuses are Impacted
Learn about and Apply to the CSU's
Submit applications online October 1st - November 30th of every year using the following link. The application is finally a bit easier; students can apply to any CSU using 1 application, the EOP application is no longer a separate application and the GPA no longer needs to be calculated by the student!
CSU Application
See which CSU campuses are Impacted
When there are more students interested in a specific campus or major than there are spots to accept them, that creates impaction. Students interested in impacted campuses or majors are encouraged to research alternate choices, if applicable.
Impacted Majors
Check out the Undergraduate Impacted Majors Matrix for the CSU's (2022 - 2023)
CSU Impacted Majors Matrix 2022-2023
Impacted Majors
Check out the Undergraduate Impacted Majors Matrix for the CSU's (2022 - 2023)
CSU Impacted Majors Matrix 2022-2023
Learn about and apply to private/independent universities (in and out of California)
Explore 1,092 colleges as of 2022! Application deadlines vary.
Common Application
Learn more about California's independent universities (Associate of Independent CA Colleges and Universities). Also see attachment below.
Currently 116 colleges to check out all across CA! Transfer to a four-year college or earn a certificate... the choice is yours.
CCC website
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
CCC website
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Apply for a discount if attending one of the 160+ institutions.
Search for "Participating WUE Institutions" at WICHE website
Learn about Trade Schools
Search for "Participating WUE Institutions" at WICHE website
Learn about Trade Schools