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Things to Think About
- Where you would like to live?
- What campuses have programs in your major?
- What type of university experience do you want?
- How much will it cost and how will you pay for it?
Recommendations:
1. Research campuses- consider program, location, cost, etc…
2. Make a list of all campuses you are interested in.
3. Choose at least one back up campus.
4. Take a trip to visit campuses and take a campus tour.
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Campus Exploration Made Easy: Essential Research Websites
California Public Universities CSU/UC's
- California State University (CSU)
- Find CSU Cost & Financial Aid information
- Find your major at a UC or CSU
- University of California (UC)
- You can afford UC! UC Cost & Financial Aid information
- UC Blue & Gold Opportunity (for students with family income less
than $80,000/year)
California Independent (Private) Universities
Out of State Universities
- Out-of-State Schools Participating in Western Undergraduate
Exchange (WUE): the WUE program allows California students to pay
reduced tuition at Out-of-State colleges. Many schools require an extra
application or have an earlier deadline for WUE applicants. - Guide to Transferring to an Out-of-State or Independent University