If you live in one of 17 participating states and territories, you can have the benefit of an education in California at reduced tuition.
View the current WUE fee schedule.
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Participating States & Territories
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Eligibility and Application
- New freshman and transfer students interested in WUE must apply to the University first. For information about admission requirements and to apply online for admission to the University, visit: Cal State Apply.
- Once you have submitted your online University application, download and complete a WUE contract form and email it to Lisa Bernardo at LBernardo@csustan.edu. In the subject line, please type "WUE contract form."
Interested Students:
- Must request the WUE tuition rate prior to enrolling in their first term.
- Must declare their intent to maintain their legal domicile in their home WICHE state at the time of their application.
- WUE students are not eligible for California resident tuition. Students cannot apply time accrued while participating in the WUE program to establish California residency.
- Students may receive the WUE tuition rate for four years or until the completion of the bachelor's degree, whichever comes first.
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About Turlock
Home to 70,000 people, Turlock is small enough to boast a small-town atmosphere yet big enough to leave a lasting impression. Locals enjoy a charming downtown home to popular restaurants, boutiques and our own University Art Gallery. With a picturesque campus and the warm central valley climate, there is plenty to love. Plus we have some of the best on-campus housing options in the state.
Updated: February 23, 2024