No matter where you’re coming from, your future starts here. Cal State East Bay is committed to providing an accessible, high-quality education that empowers students from all backgrounds to unlock their full potential.
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California State University East Bay’s student outreach and admission selection policies and procedures are committed to and adhere to the Standard of the Principles of Good Practice of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Cal State East Bay is a proud member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC).