What is Cal State LA?

Cal State LA (calstatela.edu) is the official website of California State University, Los Angeles — a public university offering 100 undergraduate programs, more than 100 graduate-level master's, certificate and credential programs, and four doctoral programs. The site is the main entry point for prospective students researching admissions, current students looking for academic and campus-life resources, and anyone tracking university news and events. It covers fields from business and the arts to education, engineering, science and nursing.

What you can do on the site

The homepage is organized around a few clear tasks:

• Apply or check admissions requirements — Freshman, Transfer and International admissions each have their own path, with a full list of requirements and deadlines on the Admissions page.
• Explore majors and programs — Browse undergraduate, graduate, certificate, credential and doctoral offerings.
• Find financial aid — Check eligibility, talk with an advisor, and apply for aid.
• Plan a visit — Info sessions, campus tours and housing tours are linked directly from the homepage.
• Follow news and events — The Newsroom and an upcoming events calendar cover university announcements and campus activities.

Admissions deadlines listed on the site

The homepage lists priority application filing periods for two upcoming terms:

The site directs applicants to the Admissions page for the complete list of requirements and deadlines, so treat these dates as the starting point rather than the full picture.

What Cal State LA is known for

The university's most prominent claim on its own homepage is upward mobility: it states it is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its graduates, describing itself as the best university in the nation at helping students earn degrees and move up the economic ladder. It also cites a No. 1 ranking in the California Mobility Index, recognition as a top-100 public institution, and high marks for value and social mobility after debuting in the National Universities category.

Recent news highlighted on the site includes a $48 million Ballmer Group grant to expand youth mental health services in Los Angeles, an expanded partnership with Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, and work with East LA residents on a pathway to community council representation.

Campus life at a glance

For students weighing the day-to-day experience, the site points to:

• Over 100 student organizations, including fraternities and sororities
• Hands-on learning and community service opportunities
• Tutoring and writing coaching for academic support
• Championship-winning athletics, with free entry for students

Who this site is for

Use calstatela.edu if you are considering applying (freshman, transfer or international), researching a specific program, looking for financial aid steps, or checking official university news and event dates. If you need a specific department's requirements or a program's detailed curriculum, start from the Majors and Programs section rather than the homepage, since the homepage only summarizes what the university offers.