New state law guarantees CSU admission for university

Going to college is traditionally considered a rite of passage for high school students. But navigating the admissions process — including the costs of standardized tests and applications — can create barriers, and prevent some seniors from thinking about attending a university.

But a new state law, Senate Bill 640, aims to make the process easier starting Jan. 1.

It establishes the CSU Direct Admissions Program, which builds off a pilot initiative implemented last year at CSU Riverside. Under this program, all graduating high school students who meet the university system’s requirements will automatically receive an admissions letter to 16 California State University campuses.

The program will initially roll out with 43 school districts, and later expand to include all districts in the