RIVERSIDE -- The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) and the California State University (CSU) are bringing the campus tour experience directly to students at two free “Discover CSU” college fairs in Riverside County this March.
Riverside County high school seniors who were offered admission to 10 CSUs throughout the state are invited to attend the local event to learn about which university might be the best fit for them without having to leave the region.
The two free “Discover CSU” college fairs in Riverside County are set for:
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 – 5 to 8 p.m.
Agua Caliente Resort
32-250 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 5 to 8 p.m.
Riverside Convention Center
3637 5th Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Prospective students can register for either event by visiting the Discover CSU: Riverside Student Day free registration page.
Previously announced in the fall of 2024, the partnership between the California State University (CSU) and the Riverside County Office of Education offers the first-ever direct admission pilot for the CSU system. Eligible students at every public high school in Riverside County were offered direct admission to the CSU for the fall 2025 term, without first having to apply.The 10 CSUs for direct admission in this pilot are: Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Humboldt, Maritime Academy, Monterey Bay, San Bernardino, San Marcos, Sonoma and Stanislaus. Eligible students and families can visit www.calstate.edu/rcoe for more information.
"Our goal is to provide every high school student with opportunities to engage with higher education. I am proud of our team's creative approach to connecting our students and education partners," said Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin Gomez. "In light of our innovative CSU pilot program partnership, this event will be exceptionally beneficial for Riverside County students as they solidify their plans for this fall."
About the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE)
RCOE is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts and 500+ schools that serve nearly 430,000 students—more than the student population of 17 states. RCOE services include administrative support to districts and charter schools, programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, correctional, migrant, and vocational students. In addition, the organization provides professional training, support, and resources for more than 18,000 teachers, administrators, and staff, throughout the 7,000 square miles of Riverside County. Learn more at www.rcoe.us.
About the California State University
The California State University is the nation’s largest four-year public university system, providing transformational opportunities for upward mobility to more than 450,000 students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. More than half of CSU students are from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, and more than one-quarter of undergraduates are first-generation college students. Because the CSU’s 23 universities provide a high-quality education at an incredible value, they are rated among the best in the nation for promoting social mobility in national college rankings from U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal and Washington Monthly. The CSU powers California and the nation, sending nearly 127,000 career-ready graduates into the workforce each year. In fact, one in every 20 Americans holding a college degree earned it at the CSU. Connect with and learn more about the CSU in the CSU newsroom.
