The full Board of Trustees to vote on approval of amendments, which would result in the discontinuation of the use of standardized tests in undergraduate admissions, during March 23 portion of public meeting
Board action formally launches Fresno State investigation and Title IX assessment, as well as review of retreat rights, letters of recommendation and executive transition program
California’s wine industry is benefitting from a handful of female pioneers, including four inspiring CSU alumnae who are exploring new frontiers in a male-dominated business.
By the start of spring, approximately 29,000 first-time freshmen and new transfer students across the CSU will have received a new iPad technology bundle to keep until they graduate. This unprecedented distribution effort across 14 CSU campuses represents just the first two phases of the CSUCCESS (California State University Connectivity Contributing to Equity and Student Success) initiative, which launched in fall 2021.
It’s a notion long held within society: Going to college will enhance your life. But how? Let’s set aside the obvious mainstays: You gain knowledge and real-world experience, are exposed to a diverse student population and perhaps make lifelong friends and mentors. But wait, there’s more! Earning a college degree offers a whole host of additional perks you may not even realize. And with 23 campuses stretching from Southern to Northern California (and cities between), there’s no better choice for your educational journey than the CSU.
The California State University is proud to hold the title of the nation's most diverse university. Nearly one-third of our students are the first in their families to attend college. Almost 50 percent are underrepresented minorities. And we provide more than half of all undergraduate degrees earned by California’s Latinx, African American and Native American students combined.
National rankings continue to confirm that a CSU education is life-changing and transformative, offering a good return on investment—particularly for students from underserved and underrepresented communities. A new report from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, and an analysis from public policy think tank Third Way, both demonstrate the power of a California State University degree in lifting students' socioeconomic trajectory.
Donations from 2020-21 will support CSU students on their educational journey by helping fund academic programs, scholarships and Graduation Initiative 2025.
The California State University Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program prepares future faculty who are needed to teach the university’s unique student population. Fellows learn to be student role models, advocates and mentors as they pursue their doctorate degrees.