UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2025-2026

Policies and Procedures by Tag: Subject Requirements

Adult Students

As an alternative to regular admission criteria, applicants who are 25 years of age or older may be considered for admission as an adult student if they meet all of the following conditions: Possesses a high school diploma (or has established equivalence through either the General Educational Development or California High School Proficiency Examinations). Has …

Foreign Language Subject Requirement

The foreign language subject requirement may be satisfied by applicants who demonstrate competence in a language other than English equivalent to or higher than expected of students who complete 2 years of foreign language study. Students should consult with their school counselor or any CSU Campus Admission or Relations with Schools Office for more information.

Freshman Requirements

The following information applies generally to all 23 universities of the CSU. For information specific to CSUN freshman admission requirements, refer to the Related Topics below and to the First-Time Freshman Admissions website. Generally, applicants will qualify for consideration for first-time freshman admission if they meet the following requirements: Have graduated from high school, have …

Transfer Policies of CSU Campuses

The following information applies generally to all 23 universities of the CSU. For information specific to CSUN transfer admission requirements, refer to the Related Topics below and to the Transfer Admissions website. Most commonly, college-level credits earned from an institutionally accredited college or university are accepted for transfer to member universities of the CSU; however, …