Admissions Appeals

Cal State Fullerton is impacted at both the first-time freshman and upper division transfer levels, which means that we don't have the capacity to accommodate all eligible applicants. Our process is also deadline-driven and we do hold applicants to our stated deadlines. If you were not offered admission, or if your application was withdrawn because you missed a deadline, it is unlikely that our decision will be reversed on appeal. However, if you wish to submit an appeal, please download the Appeal Cover Sheet form and complete as directed. Incomplete packages will not be considered.

All appeals must be received by CSUF within one month of the date on the "missed deadline" or "deny" notification / communication from the Office of Admissions. Because many students may not be notified of the results of their appeal until a month before classes begin, we strongly encourage you to pursue any and all other higher education options available to you.

Types of appeals that may be considered are the following:

Missed Deadline Appeal

• Application Fee
• Test Scores (ACT or SAT)
• 7th Semester High School Transcripts
• Final High School Transcript
• College Transcript(s)
• Grade Card(s)
• New Student Orientation (NSO) registration or attendance
• Acceptance of Offer/Enrollment Deposit
• Early Start Program (registration and attendance)

Admissions Decision Appeal

• Freshman Low Eligibility Index
• Freshman Missing College Prep Course
• Transfer "Golden 4" Requirement
• Transfer GPA Less than 60 Units
• CSUF GPA less than 2.0 (units in progress)

Appeal Cover Sheet

Download the Appeal Cover Sheet here (PDF 76KB)

NOTE: Students appealing a residency decision should contact the Residence Specialist at (657) 278-2396 or residency@fullerton.edu. Students appealing based on a disability should contact the Office of Disabled Student Services at (657) 278-3117 (voice) or (657) 278-2786 (TDD).

STUDENT / APPLICANT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE NOTICE

The California State University takes very seriously complaints and concerns regarding the institution. If you have a complaint regarding the CSU please visit our Complaint Procedure webpage.