Freshman Admission Requirements
For admission to California State University, East Bay as a first-time freshman, you are required to meet the following conditions:
- Be a high school graduate or have a GED
- Have completed, or be in the process of completing, a minimum 15 unit pattern of college preparatory courses. (Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area.) A grade of C or higher is required for each course.
- 4 years - English
- 3 years - Mathematics: algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra
- 2 years - History /Social Science
- 2 years - Laboratory Science
- 2 years - Language other than English: the same language (possible waiver)
- 1 year - Visual / Performing Arts: art, dance, drama/theater, or music
- 1 year - Elective Courses: additional classes selected from the above subjects
- Note: If you are missing a course, or would like to review the requirements for obtaining a waiver for the "Language Other than English" requirement, visit CSUMentor.
- Have a qualifiable eligibility index. The Eligibility Index Tables show the combination of test scores and grade point averages required to meet minimum eligibility requirements. An eligibility index is the combination of your high school grade point average (10th, 11th, and 12th grades for all college preparatory courses) and your test score on either the SAT or ACT. (If you apply for admission before you graduate from high school, compute your GPA using grades earned in courses completed after the 9th grade. Do not include grades you expect to earn in courses during the remainder of the 12th grade.) For assistance calculating your own eligibility index, visit CSUMentor.
California Resident Eligibility Index
Non-California Resident Eligibility Index
Transferring Credits
Admitted students with college or university credit can access their official transfer credit evaluation on MyCSUEB prior to the start of classes. This evaluation shows how courses completed at other institutions transfer to Cal State East Bay.
Transfer students are encouraged to use the ASSIST Web site for a preliminary review of transferable courses. ASSIST is recognized by the State of California as the official repository of student transfer information for California's public colleges and universities. The site will show if a course transfers, counts for general education requirements, or counts toward major requirements.
Students transferring from community colleges may transfer a maximum of 70 semester (105 quarter) units of credit. Students transferring from a 4-year institution may transfer a maximum of 141 quarter units of credit. Course work assigned a grade of 2.0 or higher may be recognized in transfer.
Advanced Placement
Cal State East Bay grants credit for successful completion of Advanced Placement examinations offered by the College Board. Scores of 3 or higher will be accepted. Students who present scores of 3 or better will be granted 4 to 12 quarter units of transfer college credit depending on the subject area. Visit the University Catalog for more information.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Students can receive credit for a select group of College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. Strong scores may allow for a course waiver or course credit. There are no specific course equivalencies for these examinations -- only transfer unit credit toward graduation may be granted. See the University Catalog for more information.
Document Submission
Please submit all required documents in a timely manner to avoid delay in your admission decision. Official documents, including test scores and transcripts in their original sealed envelope, may be hand-carried to Cal State East Bay's Student Information Lobby in Warren Hall on the Hayward Campus, or the Academic Services Center on the Concord Campus. Or they may be mailed to:
Office of Admission
Cal State East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542
Application Term of Entry Updates
Cal State East Bay's application for admission applies only to the term of entry indicated on the application form at the time of submission. If you would like to update the term of entry on your application, simply log back into your saved application stored in CSU Mentor, update your desired term of entry, confirm that your address and previously attended institutions are still current, and submit the form with your application fee online. Cal State East Bay will then notify you upon receipt of your updated application with a letter by postal mail.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Admission
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) offers a variety of support services designed to ensure student success at Cal State East Bay. EOP is designed for students with economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds to be able to access and continue in college.
The program serves California residents who are regularly admissible, as well as those who may need special admission. EOP participants must have a history of low income, need academic support services, and demonstrate the motivation and potential to succeed at California State University, East Bay.
To apply for the program, prospective students must complete the CSU Mentor EOP Application to meet the EOP deadline for application.
Visit our EOP Web page for more information and specific program requirements.
