CSUN University News Clippings

Record number of students apply to CSU campuses

(October 5, 2009)

By Gary Robbins
Published: 10/2/09

Officials at California State University say they received a record 25,563 applications online Thursday from students seeking fall 2010 admission to its 23 campuses. Less than half that number filed via csumentor.edu when the priority application period opened began last year. The increase reflects an interest in the CSU generally and anxiety on the part of students who are worried about finding a spot at Fullerton, Long Beach and other CSU campuses, which are offering fewer classes due to the state’s budget problems.

“Applications completed before Nov. 30 will be reviewed for admission, with no advantage given based on when the application was submitted,” the CSU said in a news release.

“All 23 campuses will remain open for applications from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30. After that priority period, at least 12 campuses will close for prospective first-time freshmen and in some cases for community college transfers. The CSU encourages students to submit their applications early to avoid missing the closing date of campuses or programs.”

Publication: Orange County Register