College Corner
river city high school![]()
Choose Chico State - The fall 2026 application is open through June 1, 2026!
- Be California residents
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Be first-time college students
- Be enrolled full-time at Chico State for the 2026–27 academic year.
FAFSA - GET MONEY FOR COLLEGE![]()
all 12th graders in California will need to complete a free application for federal student aid![]()
About the California College Guidance Initiative![]()
The California College Guidance Initiative manages CaliforniaColleges.edu, the state of California's official college and career planning platform, which is free to all California educators, students, and families.
The Initiative is a nonprofit, funded in part by the state of California, that partners with school districts across the state to advance local college and career readiness goals.
How Can High School Students Use CaliforniaColleges.edu?
The platform provides high school students the tools to match their interests and skills to postsecondary college and career opportunities. They can take career assessments and use search tools to develop college, major, and career lists, write goals and journals, track activities, and read a variety of age-appropriate content to develop and expand their knowledge on all college, career, and financial aid planning topics.
UC APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINES
|
|
August 1 Begin your UC application online |
||
|
|
|
November 1 - 30 Submit your UC application (all applications must be submitted online) |
|
|
|||
|
|
|
March 1
Notification of fall admission decisions begins
|
|
|
|
|
March 2 Submit your FAFSA or Dream Act application |
|
|
|
Mid March - May 1
View admissions notification online |
||
|
|
May 1 Freshmen: Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) |
||
|
|
|
June 1 Transfers: submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) |
|
|
Late September Instruction begins |
|||
|
|
|
July 1
For students admitted for fall: Final, official transcripts must be sent to the campus admissions office. Transcripts must be postmarked or electronically submitted on or before July 1.
|
|
|
|
|
July 15
Official AP, IB examination results must be sent to the campus admissions office. Test scores must be postmarked or electronically submitted on or before July 15.
|
|
|
|
|
||
UC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Our admission guidelines are designed to ensure you are well-prepared to succeed at UC.
If you're interested in entering the University of California as a freshman, you'll have to satisfy these requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses with a letter grade of C or better, with at least 11 courses finished prior to the beginning of your last year of high school.
The 15 courses are, check with your Academic Counselor for more details:
a. History
2 years
b. English
4 years
c. Mathmatics
3 years
d. Laboratory Science
2 years
e. Language other than English
*or equivalent to the 2nd level of high school instruction2 years*
f. Visual and performing arts
1 year
g. College preparatory elective
(chosen from the subjects listed above or another course approved by the university)1 year
- Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (3.4 if you're a nonresident) in these courses with no grade lower than a C. For more information about the UC Admission Requirements, check with the individual UC that you are interested in.
External college going websites![]()
- ACT, Inc. is the leading US college admissions test measuring what you learn in high school to determine your academic readiness for college.
- College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success.
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) helps students pay for college.
- California Dream Act Application helps student access financial aid for college.
- FastWeb provides access to over 1.5 million scholarships to help students pay for college.
- The Student Guide shares valuable information about preparing for college and financial aid.
- College Navigator helps you search and find the right college.
- College Majors 101 allows students to find the perfect fit and review over 150+ majors.
- Education Planner supports students and parents with careers, selecting colleges, financial aid, and scholarships.
- Popular Scholarship Websites help you search for scholarships.
- The Common Application provides access to over 1000 colleges.
- Common Black College Application allows students to apply to up to 66 HBCUs.
This information is subject to change. If you need more detailed information, please contact the campus admissions office directly.
For the 2026-2027 academic year, the priority application filing period for CSU are as follows:
TERM |
PRIORITY APPLICATION FILING PERIOD |
|---|---|
Fall 2026 |
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025 |
Spring 2027 |
July 1 , 2026 - August 31, 2026 |
Fall 2027 |
August 1 - November 30, 2026 |
CHECK OUT SESI (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math) program at Sacramento City College![]()
Program Description
The SESI program focuses on Latinx and low-income students that are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This program prides itself on creating a sincere solid sense of family so students feel welcomed. SCC have dedicated counselors, peer mentors, STEM industry field trips, assistance with books and tutoring that is available to all SESI participants. SESI is focused on helping students transition from high school to college and ultimately program completion, earn a STEM Certificate/ Associates Degree and/or transfer to a CSU or UC.
West Sacramento College Promise Program![]()
Who qualifies?
Are you a recent West Sacramento high school graduate?
Residents of the City of West Sacramento who graduated from a high school in the Washington Unified School District within the last 6 months will be able to attend two years at ANY Sacramento City College (SCC) location (Main Campus, West Sacramento Center, or Davis Center) fee-free (12 or more units).
Click below for more info.
WEST SACRAMENTO PROMISE
