California College of the Arts (CCA) and California State University, East Bay (CSU East Bay) have established a formal teach-out agreement to provide a supportive pathway for eligible students to continue their studies at CSU East Bay. This partnership aims to ensure your academic progress is honored and your costs remain predictable.

Founded in 1957 and located in the hills of Hayward, California, CSU East Bay is known for its commitment to social justice, diverse student body, and academic excellence. Institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), the university offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for the regional and global workforce. With a focus on hands-on learning and community engagement, CSU East Bay provides a vibrant environment for creative and professional growth.

Location: Hayward, CA
Website: CSU East Bay academics, campus tours

Financial support and scholarships

CSU East Bay is committed to ensuring that, for most CCA students, total cost of attendance (tuition, fees, and room and board) will be no greater than what you would have incurred at CCA. You will receive scholarships, waivers, or discounts comparable to those you received at CCA for the current academic year, helping to keep your overall costs similar (or lower).

For a small number of students with the highest levels of financial support at CCA, additional coordination may be needed. CCA is working to identify options to support these students.

Scholarship matching: Teach-out partners base their financial aid and scholarship matches on your standard, baseline CCA institutional aid. One-time institutional aid, such as the CCA Legacy Award ($5,000 for undergraduate students and $2,500 for graduate students), financial aid petitions, or other non-renewable aid, is not factored into the teach-out matching calculations at any partner institution.

Streamlined admissions and waived fees

CCA students in good academic standing (a CCA GPA of 2.0 or higher) will be admitted into their corresponding aligned program, after submission of the Cal State Apply application, andwill not be required to submit a personal statement, essay, or portfolio for admission. Students who are not in good academic standing at the time of transfer can still be considered for admission, but may be asked to submit additional materials (such as a portfolio or personal statement) for review.

There is no application fee. An enrollment deposit is required to enroll, but it will be applied to your tuition or other charges.

Full Credit Transfer

CSU East Bay will accept all credits earned at CCA, including those that CCA previously accepted from other institutions. Students will be required to submit official transcripts from other institutions directly to CSU East Bay. To the extent permissible and feasible, CSU East Bay will strive to articulate earned credits in the programs below with a focus on maintaining students’ timelines for degree completion.

Reduced academic residency requirement

To facilitate a seamless transition, CSU East Bay will waive its standard residency requirements for transferring CCA students. This means you are not required to complete a minimum number of units at CSU East Bay to earn your degree, provided you satisfy the remaining requirements for your specific program.

International Students

CSU East Bay will waive any additional English-language proficiency testing or documentation requirements for international students transferring under this agreement, such as TOEFL or IELTS, recognizing that CCA has already confirmed your English-language proficiency for full admission and enrollment.

¹ Program proposal in review; STEM-anticipated.

Step 1: Learn about your options
Attend upcoming virtual information sessions with CSU East Bay and other teach-out partners. These sessions will provide program details and allow you to ask questions. Dates and registration information will be shared as they become available.

Step 2: Explore your pathway (optional)
Meet with a Transition Hub counselor to discuss your program options, transfer pathway, and how each partner aligns with your goals.

Step 3: Indicate your interest
CCA will soon share a brief interest form for students considering CSU East Bay to allow partners to begin preparing to create a smooth pathway for you to transition in Fall 2027.

Step 4: Complete the Cal State Apply application process
Students are required to submit their application through the Cal State Apply portal. CCA advisors will provide you with specific guidance on how to receive an application fee waiver, and how to designate yourself as a "Teach-Out" or "Priority Transfer" student within the portal to ensure your application is prioritized and fees are handled correctly. CCA will work with partners, to the extent they are able to accept, to securely and confidentially transmit your official transcripts and academic/financial records directly to CSU East Bay.

Admissions contact
Jamee Robbins, Senior Program Coordinator
Call +1 510-885-4852 or text +1 510-884-2556
jamee.robbins@csueastbay.edu

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