The CSU Spring 2027 Admission application filing period will open on July 1, 2026. The application deadline is August 31, 2026; however, some campuses may extend that date. Please check each CSU campus for the exact deadline.
To apply, students must create a Cal State account
(beginning July 1st, 2026) and select the correct term at www.calstate.edu/apply.
Next steps after submitting your CSU application:
You submitted your Spring 2027 CSU application, now what? Attend our Next Steps Workshop! Call us to sign up!
1) If you are getting an ADT degree, please make an appointment with a Counselor and file for your degree by the graduation deadline. Filing your graduation application with a Counselor will trigger the ADT verification. The Transfer Center will start verifying students' ADT electronically.
2) Only submit official COS transcripts to campus(es) requesting them. If the campus you applied to is requesting official transcripts and you need help ordering them, please click on the accordion below for instructions. You can also access the Transcript Request page here: Requesting COS Official Transcript
We have the following video that helps walk you through the whole Cal State application process:
Students interested in transferring to a CSU/UC for Fall 2027 admission cycle can check back on October 1, 2026.
