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 university's 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, but cannot be submitted online until November 1st - 30th of every year using the link below. The application has been redesigned after 10 years! It's much easier to navigate through it.
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, but cannot be submitted online until November 1st - 30th of every year using the link below. The application has been redesigned after 10 years! It's much easier to navigate through it.
The UC system requires "Personal Insight Questions." Use the guide below.
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, 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
CSU Impaction
Check out the Undergraduate Impacted Majors Matrix for the CSU's (2019 - 2020)
CSU Impacted Majors Matrix
Learn about and apply to private/independent universities (in and out of California)
Application deadlines vary.
Common Application
Learn more about California's independent universities (Associate of Independent CA Colleges and Universities). Also see attachment below.
AICCU website
California's Community Colleges
CCC website
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Search for "Participating WUE Institutions" at WICHE website
Learn about Trade Schools
Trade Schools website
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, 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
CSU Impaction
Check out the Undergraduate Impacted Majors Matrix for the CSU's (2019 - 2020)
CSU Impacted Majors Matrix
Learn about and apply to private/independent universities (in and out of California)
Application deadlines vary.
Common Application
Learn more about California's independent universities (Associate of Independent CA Colleges and Universities). Also see attachment below.
AICCU website
California's Community Colleges
CCC website
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Search for "Participating WUE Institutions" at WICHE website
Learn about Trade Schools
Trade Schools website