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CAMARILLO — Cal State Channel Islands (CSUCI) will begin accepting application submissions for the Fall 2027 term on Oct. 1, 2026. Students should submit their applications through the Cal State Apply portal. The priority application deadline for most Fall 2027 applicants is Jan. 15, except for the Nursing program which has a Nov. 30 deadline.
Applications for transfer students interested in Spring 2027 admission are already open. Students seeking Spring admission should submit their applications by the priority deadline of Oct. 30.
Nursing Program Applications
The application deadline for students seeking to transfer into CSUCI’s Nursing program is Nov. 30. Freshmen interested in Nursing may apply as a pre-nursing student. Nursing is one of CSUCI’s most popular majors and admission to the program is highly competitive and not guaranteed.
CSUCI recommends that students interested in a career in the health care field also consider two new Health Science options: the B.S. in Health Science with a Preclinical emphasis and the B.S. in Health Science with a Community Health emphasis. Find out more about CSUCI’s Health Science program.
CSUCI Tuition Promise
Cal State Channel Islands Tuition Promise covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students through grants, scholarships, and other non-loan financial aid. This guarantee is open to California residents who will join CSUCI as a first-year or transfer student. Learn more about the Channel Islands Tuition Promise program.
Why CSUCI?
CSUCI offers a range of career-focused academic programs along with support services, financial aid resources, and connections to employers that can help prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. The University’s small class sizes enable students to earn a degree in a supportive learning environment with hands-on instruction, personalized attention from faculty, and opportunities to connect classroom experience with careers and the community.
About Cal State Channel Islands
Cal State Channel Islands (CSUCI) is Ventura County’s only public university. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is part of the California State University — the nation’s largest and most diverse four-year public university system. Located near Camarillo, the campus serves more than 4,800 students across more than 90 academic programs. A proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, CSUCI is recognized by the Carnegie Foundationand the American Council on Education for its commitment to excellence and opportunity. Learn more at www.csuci.edu.