Los Angeles Times

You got accepted and didn’t even apply? Why college ‘direct admission’ is growing nationally

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 ...
Modesto Bee

Applying to a UC or CSU school? Here’s what you need to know about the process

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 ...

California students will know they can attend a CSU before they've even applied. How?

Some students may get something in the mail next fall — eligibility to attend these 16 campuses, schools that could get an enrollment boost.
Inside Higher Ed

California State University Embraces Direct Admissions

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 ...
SFGate

16 CSUs are offering a direct admissions program to California high school students

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

Colleges ease the dreaded admissions process as the supply of applicants declines

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Colleges are waiving application fees, creating one-click apps, and offering automatic admission to students who ...
EdSource

You’re in and didn’t even apply? Why college direct admissions is growing nationally

January 29, 2026 - In 1985, Merryl Goldberg went to the Soviet Union and met The Phantom Orchestra. To help them she made up a secret code, hidden in sheet music. MANKATO, Minn. — Hannah Halverson’s ...