Immediate and conditional admission will be offered to high school seniors who are on track to meet college preparatory courses before they have even started their application process.

The pilot, launched in partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education and the CSU, expects to admit 12,000 to 10 different CSU campuses by way of a brochure that has been mailed to their homes.

Then, students must use CaliforniaColleges.edu to select their preferred CSU campus and acceptance letters will be sent directly by the universities.

“We want students to know that the door to college opportunity is open to them, and to help relieve some of the stress and uncertainty about applying for college,” said April Grommo, the university system’s vice chancellor of enrollment. “Riverside County is an excellent location for this first-ever program for the CSU, as it is ethnically and economically representative of the diversity of California, and many of the students the CSU is so proud to serve.”

Here are the campuses available for the pilot:

• San Bernardino
• Channel Islands
• Chico
• East Bay
• Humboldt
• Maritime Academy
• Monterey Bay
• San Francisco
• San Marcos
• Sonoma.

When students receive admittance, they must continue to meet A-G requirements to graduate high school. Once the official acceptance letter is granted by their university of choice, students should confirm their intent to enroll by the given campus deadline.

Here’s how students can apply for financial aid: Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) no later than the deadline, which has always been March 2. But, the sooner the better.

“As one of the fastest growing regions in California, the need for college-educated professionals will continue to soar, and this partnership will remove barriers to higher education, welcoming more college-ready students to the CSU system through this innovative direct admission program,” said Edwin Gomez, Riverside County superintendent of schools.

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Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) welcomed 16,518 students on Monday, August 14, for the first day of the 2023-24 academic year.

The student count represented a 13 percent increase over the opening day of fall last year. The increased enrollment at MSJC is attributed to key factors that include a robust offering of 1,606 course sections in a variety of modalities, from in-person to online and hybrid – a combination of both, to ensure students can take the classes that fit their schedules.

“The double-digit increase in enrollments is a testament to our innovative and efficient enrollment management strategies, but we also know students come to us because of MSJC’s positive reputation in the communities we serve,” said Roger Schultz, Ph.D., Superintendent/President.

“Residents know we have distinguished faculty with real-world experience, award-winning academic and career education programs, and vibrant student life on our beautiful campuses.” Robert Cervantes, a first-time MSJC student, visited Menifee Valley Campus with his son, Nicolai, to get familiar with the campus before his first class starts on Tuesday.

“I’m excited and nervous about this semester,” said Cervantes, a business administration major. “I took online classes at MSJC this summer and it was a little rough at first. I really liked my instructors; they helped make the coursework easier to manage.

I’m looking forward to my in-person experience and enjoying the campus.” Katie Cohen, a resident of Temecula, arrived early at the Temecula Valley Campus (TVC). The first-time college student brought her adult daughters Bella Ouliguian and Bree Siemen for support. “It’s scary, I haven’t attended college before,” Cohen said.

Cohen had a successful career as a deputy coroner and decided to make a career change. With two daughters attending college and university, Cohen was inspired to enrolled at MSJC with the goal of pursuing a degree in sociology. “I’m excited about this new opportunity,” Cohen said. Destin Taylor, 20, of San Jacinto, said he’s in his second year at MSJC working to earn a Kinesiology degree.

He praised the college for its student support services. “I like all the different resources that are provided for students,” Destin said. “The LRC (learning resource center), the library, and most of the professors are really helpful.”

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