Learn more about Dual Admission to a UC & CSU
What is Dual Admission?
The Postsecondary Education Trailer Bill (AB 132) created a Dual Admission program between the California community colleges (CCC) and the Univeristy of California (UC) / California State University (CSU) systems. The Dual Admission program guarantees future admission for California Community College students who plan to transfer within three years to a UC or CSU, helping increase access—especially for underrepresented students—and providing a clearer pathway to transferring and earning a bachelor’s degree at a UC or CSU. SB 640 builds on this effort by extending the CSU dual admission through 2036 and introducing a CSU Direct Admission program for eligible high school students starting in 2026–27.
The UC Dual Admission program provides select first-year applicants with a conditional admission guarantee to a University of California (UC) campus, along with additional UC support as they complete their transfer requirements. Participation is by invitation only and limited to eligible first-year applicants. The program is designed to expand access to the UC system and offer targeted support to help students successfully prepare for transfer.
How to Get Started
Accept your Dual Admission offer through your UC application (If you applied as a first-year applicant).
Choose a UC campus and complete its TAG requirements.
Enroll in a California community college via CCC Apply.
Create and update your UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) each term.
Apply to transfer to UC (support provided for up to three years under UC Dual Admissions).
The Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) is a dual admission program for California community college students interested in earning a bachelor’s degree at a California State University (CSU), with guaranteed admission to a participating campus. TSP increase access to all 22 CSU campuses, especially for students who faced academic, financial, or personal challenges that previously prevented them from attending a CSU.
How to Get Started
Check Your Eligibility
You may be eligible for the CSU Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) if you:
Are enrolling in a California Community College
Have not earned college credit after high school or a GED
You are still eligible if you:
Took summer college courses immediately after high school graduation
Completed dual enrollment coursework while in high school
Apply to the TSP Program
Eligible students can apply to TSP to enter a dual admission agreement with the California State University (CSU).
Get Guaranteed CSU Admission
Enter into an agreement with a CSU and receive guaranteed admission to your chosen campus and degree program*. By entering into the agreement, you will recieve personalized guidance from CSU representatives to create a educational plan to transfer within three years or less.
*Degree availability varies by CSU, and all TSP requirements must be completed within three years.
Stay on Track
Plan and track your coursework using the CSU Transfer Planner portal
Discover your future at a CSU—search for a TSP-eligible program by clicking on the button below.