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The California State University is the nation’s largest and most diverse four-year university, empowering students to become leaders in the changing workforce.
California, USA
Joined August 2008
Missed the December 2nd #CalStateApply priority deadline?. There’s still time to pursue your #HigherEd at the CSU! Visit the "Application Dates & Deadlines" page to find out which #CalState universities/majors are still accepting applications:
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The CSU announced today that all 23 campuses will continue with predominantly virtual instruction for academic terms beginning in January 2021. Campuses will remain open and ready to serve students.
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.@schoolsEDU ranks 6 CSUs in the "Top 10 Best 4-Year Colleges in California": 1. @SDSU .2. @ChicoState .3. @CSULB .5. @csuf .7. @SJSU .10. @CalPoly
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This just in: The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed Joseph I. Castro, Ph.D., to serve as the next chancellor of the nation’s largest four-year public university.
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Breaking: The CSU announces that it will require faculty, staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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The CSU Board of Trustees made history today by appointing Dr. Mildred García as @CalState’s 11th chancellor—the first Latina to serve. Dr. García currently serves as president of the @AASCU and previously served as president of @CSUF and @DominguezHills:
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Breaking: CSU Chancellor @JosephICastro announced the university WILL NOT raise tuition for academic year 2021-2022 during today's Board of Trustees meeting. "And, if our assumptions for state and federal support hold, I will not support a systemwide furlough program."
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Breaking: The @calstate and @UofCalifornia will require faculty, staff and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, pending full approval of one or more vaccines by the @US_FDA.
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Let's give a warm welcome to Dr. @JosephICastro as he begins his first official day as CSU Chancellor! . Get to know Dr. Castro:
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May your holiday season twinkle with warmth and happiness—whether you’re in Humboldt, San Diego or somewhere in between. 23 campuses, one university family.
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Today is our birthday! . On this day 61 years ago, then Governor Pat Brown signed the act that formed the California State University family of campuses.
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Breaking: CSU Chancellor @JosephICastro announced #CalState will NOT raise tuition for the 2022-23 academic year in his report at the January CSU Board of Trustees meeting.
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“The CSU stands in the strongest opposition to the guidance issued Monday, a callous and inflexible policy that unfairly disrupts our more than 10,300 international students’ progress to a degree.". @calstate, @CalCommColleges join @AGBecerra in lawsuit.
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With many prospective students, their families and communities facing hardship due to wildfires affecting the entire state, the CSU is extending the priority application deadline for fall 2019 admission to Dec. 15.
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The CSU announces it will not increase tuition for the 2018-19 academic year:
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Cal State Apply is experiencing an extremely high volume of applicants attempting to submit applications. Due to this, we have extended the deadline to Dec. 1, 2019, at 11:59 PM PST. Applicant support is available via phone, email and live chat:
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The CSU announces plans to conduct a majority of classes virtually at all 23 campuses for the fall 2020 term, with limited exceptions. Campuses will remain open and ready to serve students. Read Chancellor White's statement for more information.
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There's a @calstate alumnus in the White House! . @DouglasEmhoff, husband of U.S. Vice President @KamalaHarris, is the nation's first @SecondGentleman and a proud @csunorthridge Matador ('87). @MadeintheCSU @CSUN_Alumni.
#KamalaHarris is sworn as U.S. Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff and President-elect #JoeBiden look on at the U.S. Capitol on January 20th in Washington, DC. 📷: @alexwongcw #InaugurationDay #Inauguration2021 #VPOTUS
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The CSU is planning for an anticipated return to delivering courses primarily in-person starting with the fall 2021 term. Prospective students are encouraged to submit their applications by the Dec. 15, 2020 deadline.
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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, Friday, Dec. 18, hosted by Chancellor Timothy P. White and featuring a Q & A with campus presidents. View the live stream from noon to 12:45 p.m. PDT at
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The CSU has reached the astounding milestone of 4 million living alumni, 84% of whom remain in California, driving the economy and bringing the Golden State to its brightest future. #CSUforCA. Cheers to the #ClassOf4Million:
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Today is our birthday! . On this day 59 years ago, then Governor Pat Brown signed the act that formed the California State University family of campuses!
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It's our birthday!!. 58 years ago today, then Governor Pat Brown signed the act that formed the California State University family of campuses!
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BREAKING: The CSU has announced that it will require faculty, staff and students who are accessing university facilities or programs to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Read the announcement for full details and deadlines.
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The CSU has extended the fall 2021 priority application deadline to December 15, 2020, to better serve students and families facing university admissions challenges caused by COVID-19.
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Congratulations, @SDSU @Aztec_MBB, on your historic run! 👏You made the whole #CalState community and California proud. ❤️🖤.
♦️ Longest tourney run in school history.♦️ Longest tourney run ever for a Mountain West school.♦️ Beat overall No. 1 seed Alabama.♦️ First California team to make the title game in 17 years. What a run for @Aztec_MBB 👏
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CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White releases statement to prospective students on walkout protests:
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CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro issued a statement on the Governor’s 2021-22 January budget proposal: .“Governor Newsom’s proposal provides a welcome reinvestment in the CSU and demonstrates his continued belief in the power of public higher education…”
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CSUs ranked top public universities in the West by @usnews:.@CalPoly .@CSULB.@calpolypomona.@SJSU.@CSUMB.@ChicoState.@stan_state.@CalStateLA.@CSUSBNews.@humboldtstate.@SSU_1961.@sacstate.@csuci.@csunorthridge.@CSUSM.@DominguezHills.@CSUBakersfield.Read:
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.@SDSU @Aztec_MBB made history by being the first CSU team to ever advance to the #FinalFour! The whole #CalState community is cheering them on! 🥳👏👏👏🎉. #GoAztecs | #MarchMadness | #TheTimeIsNow.
“Dance, sing, or get out of the way because the Aztecs are going to the Final Four.”. #TheTimeIsNow | #MarchMadness | #FinalFour
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Cal State Apply is experiencing an extremely high volume of applicants attempting to submit applications. Due to this, we have extended the deadline to Dec. 1, 2019, at 11:59 PM PST. Applicant support is available via phone, email and live chat:
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Did you know more than half of the CSU's 23 campuses are led by women? On #InternationalWomensDay, and every day, we are thankful for their leadership and honor their contributions to #highered. Meet the university's presidents: #WomensHistoryMonth
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The Cal State Apply deadline for fall 2022 applications has been extended to Dec. 1, 11:59 p.m. PST. We apologize for connectivity issues that users may have experienced. Link to apply: Applicant support:
Today, Nov. 30, 2021 is the LAST DAY for undergraduate students to apply to these CSU campuses for fall 2022:. Fresno, Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Pomona, San Diego, San Jose and San Luis Obispo. Link to apply: Get help:
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CSU trustees voted to approve an amendment to Title 5 of the CA Code of Regulations that will modify the General Education requirements to include a course on ethnic studies and social justice—the first significant change to these requirements in 40 years.
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Did you know the CSU is the largest producer of teachers in the state with over 6,800 graduates per year?.Our alumni are shaping and inspiring future generations: #BetterTogetherCA
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The CSU announces it will temporarily suspend the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Today we recognize #Juneteenth, a symbolic date representing African American freedom from slavery. Learn more about this important observance:
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It's official! With the addition of presidents Zelezny and de la Torre, the majority of CSU campus presidents are women, nearly double the national average:
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“This marks the single largest proposed investment by any governor in the history of the university, and we are extremely appreciative of Gov. Newsom's bold investment." – Chancellor Timothy White.Jan. budget proposes significant boost for CSU: #ChooseCSU
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The appointment of CSU Chancellor-select @JosephICastro—the first Mexican American to serve in that role—marks the first time in history that all four of California's public education systems will be led by people of color. Story via @edsource/@louisfr.
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Just in: The CSU Board of Trustees has appointed Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Ph.D., to serve as the ninth president of @Fresno_State. Jiménez-Sandoval currently serves as interim president of #FresnoState.
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“The end of all education should surely be service to others.” . The CSU celebrates the life and legacy of the civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.
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Dr. Joseph I. Castro notified the Board of Trustees of the CSU today of his resignation as Chancellor, effective immediately. The Board of Trustees accepted his resignation and a succession plan to replace Dr. Castro is being finalized.
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Today marks the first day of #HispanicHeritageMonth! With 21 of 23 CSU campuses designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), we are proud to support more than 207,000 students who identify as Hispanic on their path to earning a degree. Learn more:
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Moms: You are their first friend, their role model and their constant support. Thank you for all you do! . Happy #MothersDay!
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Congratulations to Cary Edmondson, @Fresno_State campus photographer, for winning the 2024 CSU Photo of the Year competition! 👏. Edmondson captured the power of the university’s Red Wave fan base that perfectly illustrates why Fresno State is the Pride of the Valley. 🐾 #GoDogs
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This just in: In partnership with @Apple and @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom, the CSU is announcing the establishment of a Global Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Equity Innovation Hub to be housed on the @csunorthridge campus. Learn more. ⬇️
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"In response to Gov. Newsom's visionary budget, I will not bring forward any request for the Trustees to consider a tuition increase for our 2019-20 budget. You heard me right—tuition is off the table." — CSU Chancellor Timothy White
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And the winner of the CSU Graduation Cap Competition is 🥁. this sentimental tribute to friendship! Congratulations to @calpolypomona alumni Megan and Cassie! 👏.Their homage to Toy Story tugged at our heartstrings, garnering 880 votes.
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CSU Chancellor @JosephICastro released a statement today on @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom's January budget proposal, which includes a multi-year compact to grow CSU base funding each year from 2022-23 through 2026-27. #CABluePrint. Read the full statement:
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Happy #NationalCaliforniaDay from the nation's largest four-year public university! . The CSU stretches 800 miles from @humboldtstate in the North to @SDSU in the South, opening doors to educational opportunities for all Californians:
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Read CSU Chancellor @JosephICastro's message on the verdict in the Chauvin trial: "As your chancellor, I want every African American student, faculty, staff, alumnus and family member to know that I stand alongside you today and every day."
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CSU Chancellor White calls for unity in response to civil unrest: "Never in our lifetimes has there been a sense of helplessness so profound, felt by so many. CSU will continue to be a beacon through these heart-wrenchingly difficult times.". Read more:
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CSU Chancellor @JosephICastro: "On behalf of the entire CSU community, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to philanthropist and author @mackenziescott for her remarkably generous gifts to @csuci, @csuf, @csunorthridge and @calpolypomona." (1/3)
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Finals are upon us, so here are some tips to remain stress-free. Finish strong, students! 📚💪
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CSU campuses are 🌈 PROUD 🌈 to be included in @campuspride's ranking of the nation's most LGBTQ-friendly universities: @CSUBakersfield, @humboldtstate, @CSULB, @csunorthridge, @calpolypomona, @SDSU & @SFSU. Full list:
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The CSU has been named "College of the Year" by @HigherEdDive!. "With its quick and thoughtful decision to hold classes mostly online, the CSU was able to prioritize the health of its students, faculty and staff while building out its digital operations.”
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CSU campuses ranked among the nation's top 500 universities: @CalPoly, @CSULB, @SDSU, @calpolypomona, @csuf, @CalStateLA, @csunorthridge, @SJSU, @CSUSM, @CSUSBNews, @Fresno_State, @ChicoState, @SFSU & @sacstate. Full ranking: via @ceoworld.
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Cal State Apply is experiencing an extremely high volume of applicants attempting to submit applications. If you are experiencing difficulties with the website, please contact applicant support:
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CSUs made a big show in week 1 of @Forbes' #MyTopCollege competition! .1. @csuf .4. @CSULB .5. @ChicoState .Tied for #6. @Fresno_State & @csunorthridge .8. @stan_state .Tied for #10. @SDSU, @CalPoly & @csuci .This week, highlight the impact of your school's club or organization!
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"As a nation, we have no deeper concern, no older commitment and no higher interest than a strong system of education for all." — John F. Kennedy in his address to the graduating class of 1963 at @SDSU. #PresidentsDay.📸: JFK receiving an honorary doctor of law degree from SDSU.
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We can't say this enough: We're so proud of our campuses and the work they do. 👏😍.Here's to the best 23 universities a system could ask for! #NationalComplimentDay
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CSU Trustees appoint Framroze Virjee to serve as president of California State University, Fullerton:
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Congratulations to the CSU's #Classof2019 graduates who participated in commencement this past weekend at @csuci, @ChicoState, @DominguezHills, @CalStateEastBay, @Fresno_State, @csuf, @humboldtstate, @CSUMB, @csunorthridge, @calpolypomona, @sacstate, @SDSU, @CSUSM & @SSU_1961!
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CSU Chancellor White applauds today’s Supreme Court DACA ruling and urges Congress to seek a permanent solution so that Dreamers can continue to fulfill their human potential and strengthen our campuses, communities, state and nation.
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23 campuses. One university. The CSU provides opportunities for upward mobility that transform entire communities. Learn more about our impact:
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14 CSUs are among the nation's top minority degree producers: via @DiverseIssues. Shoutout to @CSULB, @csuf, @csunorthridge, @SJSU, @SDSU, @SFSU, @calpolypomona, @CSUSBNews, @Fresno_State, @DominguezHills, @CalStateEastBay, @CSUSM, @CalPoly & @ChicoState!
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#MadeInTheCSU: Several famous @calstate alumni took part in last week's 'Celebrating America' event, including @SecondGentleman Doug Emhoff, @CalPoly alum Victor Glover, @sacstate alum Tom Hanks, @CalStateEastBay alum James Monroe Iglehart and @csunorthridge alum Eva Longoria! 👏
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Happy #HigherEducationDay from the country’s largest and most diverse institution of #highered!. Our 23 campuses serve half a million students, preparing them to become workforce leaders and making the CSU a vital economic engine for California. #NationalHigherEducationDay
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You might already know that Dr. @JosephICastro is the first California-born and the first Mexican American to serve as CSU chancellor, but that only scratches the surface!. Find out what Dr. Castro is really like—from those who know him best.
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Universities like @CalStateLA & @calpolypomona better than Harvard at lifting up students with low incomes: via @voxdotcom. #ChooseCSU
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From Humboldt to San Diego, the CSU touches the lives of all Californians. Happy #NationalCaliforniaDay!
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Meet the CSU’s next chancellor! Tune in to a livestream interview with Chancellor-select Joseph Castro on Friday, Sep. 25 from 11 a.m. to noon PDT. Link to livestream:
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#CSUfact: All 23 @calstate campuses rank in the top 25% of CollegeNET’s “Social Mobility Index.”. The CSU is an engine of upward mobility, improving the lives of graduates and their families and strengthening California’s economy: #ChooseCSU
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A CSU education is transformative, and @MONEY counts these campuses among the nation's top 10 for changing lives: .#1. @SJSU .#5. @stan_state .#6. @csunorthridge .#7. @Fresno_State .#9. @sacstate .#10. @calpolypomona
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To paw-tect and serve: The CSU’s university police K-9 officers are working hard to keep campuses and students safe. Meet some of the goodest boys (and girls) of the CSU:
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Today’s the day! The Cal State Apply application for the fall 2020 term is now open. Students interested in attending any CSU campus can apply online through until Nov. 30, 2019:
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“The end of all education should surely be service to others.” . The CSU celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.
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Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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