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California community colleges offering a wide range of programs leading to associate's degrees, transfer, or degrees and certificates in career technical fields. They provide an economical way for students to pursue their career goals.

Explore California Community Colleges: www.cccapply.org

Explore Local Community Colleges

East Los Angeles College: elac.edu

Pasadena City College: www.pasadena.edu

Rio Hondo College: http://www.riohondo.edu/

Glendale Community College: http://www.glendale.edu/

Four Year Universities

Students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a four year university must complete the UC/CSU A-G Requirements to be minimally eligible for admission to the UC or CSU System.

California State University

The California State University System has 23 campuses that server nearly 427,000 students.

Explore the CSU System:

California State University System: www.CSUMentor.edu

CSU How to Get to College: http://blogs.calstate.edu/college

University of California

The University of California has 10 campuses located throughout the state serving 220,00 students.

Explore the UC System:

University of California System: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/

Independent California Colleges & Universities

There are 75 Independent California Colleges and Universities (also known as Private Schools) throughout the state. These universities provide a variety of degree programs to meet the diverse needs of California students.

Explore the Independent Colleges & Universities:

Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities: www.aiccu.edu 
  

Other private school application resources: The Common Application

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU’s): www.edonline.com & www.eduinconline.com