EOP Admissions

General Eligibility

EOP is available to graduating high school seniors and upper-division undergraduate college transfer students with 60 or more transferable units. You are eligible for EOP if:

  • You are a California resident or qualify for AB 540/2000 nonresident tuition exemption.
  • Neither parent has received a four-year college degree.
  • Your family meets the EOP Income Guidelines.

Fall 2027

The Fall 2027 EOP application is now open to domestic first-time freshmen, lower-division transfer, upper-division transfer applicants, and returning students. To apply for EOP, you must complete the Cal State Apply application. The EOP application is integrated into Cal State Apply and can be found within the Supporting Information section (tile/quadrant). 

 

Important Dates

DeadlineItem
August 31, 2026Cal State LA Apply Application for Admission
August 31, 2026Cal State LA Apply EOP Application Deadline
October 15, 2026Deadline to submit any missing EOP Admissions supplemental documents.
November 1, 2026University deadline to accept admission offer by submitting $100 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD).
January 25, 2027First day of classes. Spring instruction begins.

 

For additional Spring 2027 admissions information for undergraduate, visit Undergraduate Admission Deadlines.

EOP is accepting incoming domestic first-time freshmen, lower-division transfers, upper-division transfers, and returning students for Fall 2027. 

EOP Fall 2027 Important Dates

 

DeadlineItem
Nov 30, 2026Cal State Apply Application for Admission
Jan 15, 2027Cal State Apply EOP Application Deadline.
Jan 31, 2027Deadline to submit any missing EOP Admissions supplemental documents.
March 2, 2027Submit FAFSA or California Dream Act application.
TBAAttend Cal State LA Preview Day
May 1, 2027University deadline to accept admission offer by submitting a $100 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD).
July 15, 2027Deadline to submit final official high school transcripts (with graduation date posted) to University Admissions.
August 23, 2027First day of classes. Fall instruction begins.

Freshmen Application – Important Information for Fall 2027 Admission

Transfer Application – Important Information for Fall 2027 Admission