California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that gives automatic admission to participating California State University campuses for all California residents who meet the eligibility requirements. Participation is optional, meaning each CSU campus can decide whether or not to join the program. Currently, 16 CSU campuses have agreed to take part, and the policy is scheduled to begin in the 2026-2027 school year.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law which allows automatic admission to participating California State Universities to all California residents who meet the requirements.
Last year, all residents of Riverside, California, were the first to receive these benefits under a pilot program. Schools saw it as a tremendous upgrade which allowed students to feel more supported…