Academic Preparation Brochure  

Use this guide to understand placement in first-year General Education English and math courses for first-time freshmen.

Academic Preparation Flyers

Learn tips on how to be academically prepared for college
Academic Prep Flyer (English)
(PDF, 708.06 KB)
Academic Prep Flyer (Spanish)
(PDF, 692.68 KB)

Academic Preparation Policy

Assessment of Academic Preparation and Placement in First-Year General Education Written Communication and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Courses
Academic Preparation and Placement
(Web Resource)
CSU Executive Order 1110 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
(Web Resource)

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)  

A state assessment exam is one of the multiple measures utilized by the CSU that provides an early indicator of a student’s readiness for GE college-level coursework in English and mathematics.

CaliforniaColleges Website  

The website provides information about higher education opportunities in California including virtual campus tours, counseling, and admissions planners.

CSU Fact Booklet  

Facts about the CSU.

CSU Outreach Publications  

Please use this form to request CSU publications for prospective freshmen and transfer students.

CSU Student Information Dashboard  

Statistical Data on CSU enrollment, continuation and graduation rates

CSU's High School Success Dashboard  

This interactive website shares data on the college preparation and progress of California high school students that enrolled in a CSU campus.

EdReady  

A resource to help students assess and improve their math and English skills.