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First Time First Year Waitlist

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Cal State Fullerton is an impacted campus at the first year students level for all majors. Impaction means that there are more applications for the campus than can be accommodated. Due to the quantity and quality of the applicant pool and limited space, we may establish a waitlist.  If it is determined that we will establish a waitlist, details will be posted on this page.

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Waitlist FAQs

If I receive a waitlist offer, does that mean I have been admitted?

No. If you receive a waitlist offer, it does not mean that you have been admitted. If you are selected, you will receive an offer of admission, at which point you can accept or decline.

How will I be notified if I am offered a position in the waitlist?

You will receive an email from Cal State Fullerton notifying you that you have been offered a space on the waitlist. The email will be sent to your CSUF and personal email addresses. You can also view your waitlist offer in your CSUF student portal. 

Who is eligible to be on the waitlist?

First year applicants who have accepted their waitlist offer are eligible to be on the waitlist

Is there a deposit required to be on the waitlist?

No. There is no fee required to be on the waitlist.

How long do I have to accept my waitlist offer?

Your waitlist offer will specify how long you have to respond to the offer.  If you do not accept your waitlist offer by the stated deadline, your offer will be revoked and your application will be withdrawn.

If I accept my waitlist offer, when will I know if I am admitted or not?

If CSUF Admissions is able to admit from the waitlist, you will be notified after May 1st. If you are selected from the waitlist, you will receive an admit letter via email and instructions on how to accept your offer of admission and pay the non-refundable $250 Enrollment Administrative Charge. 

How are students selected from the waitlist?

The waitlist is ranked, and offers are extended in order until capacity is met, with priority given to local first-year students.

How do I know my position on the waitlist?

Our list is not published. Therefore, if you are selected from the waitlist, you will receive an admit letter via email and instructions on how to accept your offer of admission and pay the Administrative Enrollment Charge.

If I am admitted from the waitlist, what is my next step?

You will need to accept your offer and pay the non-refundable Enrollment Administrative Charge of $250 in your student portal within 15 days of being admitted. For more information about accepting your admission, please visit the Accept Admission Offer page.

If I am on the waitlist, what deadlines do I have to adhere to?

You will need to adhere to all deadlines on your to-do list, including accepting your offer and sending official transcripts

If I accept my waitlist offer, do I have to attend Cal State Fullerton?

No. However, if you are admitted to the University, you are required to accept your admission and pay the non-refundable $250 Enrollment Administrative Charge. If you do not accept admission and pay the Administrative Charge, your admission offer will be revoked, and your application will be withdrawn.

Can I decline my waitlist offer?

Yes. If you decline your waitlist offer your application will be withdrawn from consideration.

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