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Gov. Newsom signed legislation expanding direct admissions to 16 CSU campuses, automatically admitting college-ready students before they even submit applications. For students direct admissions can ...

California State University, the nation’s largest public university system, will pilot test its first direct admissions program for high school seniors, effective for the fall 2025 semester. CSU is ...

The Thanksgiving holiday brings with it school breaks and high school seniors rushing to complete their college applications as deadlines quickly approach. Students looking to enter the UC system will ...

The California State University system launched a direct admissions pilot last year, offering qualifying high school seniors at school districts in Riverside County admission to 10 of its institutions ...

Starting next year, some California high school students will automatically be accepted to a California State University campus under a new state admissions program. The CSU Direct Admissions Program ...

March 5, 2026 - Teachers are striking for better pay, benefits and class size. But school districts say their budgets are extremely tight and they’re contemplating layoffs. MANKATO, Minn. — Hannah ...