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.
Spring 2025
The Spring 2025 application is open to domestic lower-division transfer and upper-division transfer applicants and returning students for select majors. To apply for EOP, you must complete Cal State Apply (our application is integrated within).
The following majors are CLOSED to the indicated student types for Spring 2025:
- Computer Sciences BS
- Fire Protection Administration Technology BS
- Nursing BS
- Psychology BA
- Social Work BA
- Television, Film and Media Studies BA
- Nursing – Basic Pre-Licensure BSN
Important Dates
| Deadline | Item |
|---|---|
| August 31, 2024 | Cal State LA Apply Application for Admission |
| August 31, 2024 | Cal State LA Apply EOP Application Deadline |
| October 15, 2024 | Deadline to submit any missing EOP Admissions supplemental documents. |
| November 1, 2024 | University deadline to accept admission offer by submitting $100 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD). |
| January 21, 2025 | First day of classes. Spring instruction begins. |
For additional spring 2025 admissions information for undergraduate, visit Undergraduate Admission Deadlines.
EOP is accepting domestic freshman, upper-division transfer applicants, and returning students for Fall 2025.
EOP Fall 2025 Important Dates
| Deadline | Item |
|---|---|
| December 20, 2024 | Cal State Apply Application for Admission |
| January 15, 2025 | Cal State Apply EOP Application Deadline. |
| January 31, 2025 | Deadline to submit any missing EOP Admissions supplemental documents. |
| March 3, 2025 | Submit FAFSA or California Dream Act application. |
| TBD | Attend Cal State LA Preview Day |
| May 1, 2025 | University deadline to accept admission offer by submitting a $100 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD). |
| July 15, 2025 | Deadline to submit final official high school transcripts (with graduation date posted) to University Admissions. |
| August 19, 2025 | First day of classes. Fall instruction begins. |
Freshmen Application – Important Information for Fall 2025 Admission
Transfer Application – Important Information for Fall 2025 Admission