Learning the Basics

College Requirements

In high school, you must take a sequence of classes to become eligible for the University of California (UC). Being UC-eligible will allow you to apply to any college or university and will prepare you for life and a career beyond high school!

Types of Colleges

This guide will help students understand the different types of colleges and which one might work best for them.

Types of Degrees

Learn more about the different types of degrees you can earn here.

University of California System (UC)

Learn more about the University of California system. Learn the campuses, majors, and other facts.

California State University System (CSU)

Learn more about the California State University system. Learn the campuses, majors, and other facts.

AICCU (California Privates Colleges / Universities)

Learn more about private colleges and universities in California. Learn the campuses, majors, and other facts.

CCC Homepage

Learn about the 116 California Community Colleges (CCC) campuses. There are many community colleges all over the state of California.

Common Black College App

Students can complete the Common Black College Application (CBCA) and apply to any number of their Member Institutions, at the same time. The CBCA creates the potential opportunity for students to receive acceptance letters, financial aid packages and scholarship offers from several different colleges. Different schools have different application deadlines.

List of HBCU's

Explore the list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities here!