Welcome Students!
We understand the redirection process can be confusing and that you may have unresolved questions. We hope the following FAQ's can help you through the process.
- Information about Redirection
- Information for Admitted Redirected Students
- Information for Denied Redirected Students
Information about Redirection:
Q: What is redirection?
Eligible students who have applied to a CSU Campus but were not admitted to their
school of choice will be asked to forward their Cal State Apply application to a CSU
campus that has capacity for additional students.
Q: How does redirection work?
Since you were identified as eligible for redirection, you would have receive an email
from the CSU to update your application with either a first- and second-choice CSU campus or opt-out of redirection.
Q: What does all of this mean?
It means, we have received your Cal State Apply application and we are in the process
of reviewing your application to determine your eligibility to Cal State Channel Islands.
We understand we may have not been your first choice but we can certainly be your
final choice. We encourage to get to us know better by visiting our campus, exploring our academic programs, or learning more about the student support services we offer.
For Admitted Redirected Students:
We are excited that you are considering Cal State Channel Islands. Find out why students have chosen to attend CSUCI by visiting our Get to Know CI page or following us on .
Q. If I have been admitted, what do I do next?
Redirected students who have been admitted to CSUCI and wish to join in the Fall would
need to by June 16, 2025.
Once you've enrolled it's onto your next steps. At this time your admission is provisional until you complete all steps of the admission process by the designated deadlines below. We recommend checking your email regularly! Our number one form of communication is email.
Continue to Complete your Admission for Fall 2025
- Submit final official transcript(s) & AP/CLEP test scores - Deadline is July 15, 2025.
- Official mailed transcripts must be sent as a hard copy in a sealed envelope, mailed
to our Admissions department. These documents must be sent to the address below and
received no later than July 15, 2025:
Cal State Channel Islands
ATTN: Admissions - Sage Hall
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012 - You may also hand-deliver your transcripts to the CSUCI Admissions Office provided
they remain in the same sealed envelope provided by your registrar. Check our Admissions
office hours before visiting campus. Official electronic transcripts may be sent if
they come directly from your high school. If your school's transcript ordering system asks for a recipient name and email, please
indicate Cal State Channel Islands and admissions@csuci.edu. We will not accept transcripts emailed to our Admissions office from sources other
than your school. Please do NOT fax transcripts.
- If you have taken coursework from an institution outside of the United States, your transcript must be evaluated by a credentials evaluation service, such as International Education Research Foundation IERFF) at . Request your official report at least 6-8 weeks in advance of the transcript deadline. A detailed report with course level identification is required.
Other important importation you should consider:
New Student Onboarding Checklist
Over the summer, you'll complete a series of simple steps designed to help you settle in and get connected with your community. Review your New Student Onboarding Checklist to get started.
Q. Does Cal State Channel Islands have the major I want?
Cal State Channel Islands offers 29 undergraduate degree programs and 37 academic
minors. View our complete list of majors.
Q. Does CSUCI offer on-campus housing?
A. Yes. Admitted students may apply through their once they have accepted their offer of provisional admission. Contact Housing and Residential Education at student.housing@csuci.edu.
Q. How will I pay for college?
Over 80% of CSUCI students receive some form of financial aid. Students are encouraged
to apply for financial aid and scholarships early. Remember to include your full name
and other personal information (for example, your social security number) on your
admission application to ensure we can match your financial aid application to you.
If you have already submitted a 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Application, you will need to: (a) log into your application, (b) add the school code (039803) for Cal State Channel Islands, and (c) submit your application. After you submit the updates to your FAFSA/Dream Application, CSUCI will receive your financial aid application information within 3-5 business days. For more information, please visit the financial aid website.
For Denied Redirected Students:
Q: What if I have been denied but should have been admitted based on my requirements?
Student who have been denied can submit an appeal within 15 business days of your
denial email. For instructions on how to submit an appeal, please visit the freshmen appeals webpage.
