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We'd like to know your legal name - the name that appears on official documents, like your birth certificate, passport or driver's license.
A lived or preferred name is a name you go by that is different than your legal name (for example, a middle name that you go by or a name that aligns with your gender identity). If you enter a lived name, we'll use it in most of our communications with you about the application, except when it's required for us to use your legal name.
For example, a maiden name or a legal name change. We ask this question so we can match your academic records, transcripts and test scores to your application.
You have indicated that you are under 13 years old. The law requires that we receive written consent from your parent or legal guardian indicating that they have read our privacy and usage guidelines before you may proceed. Download the Privacy Policy and Usage document provided below, and have your parents or legal guardian mail or fax it to us as soon as possible.
If you have printed the PDF and obtained parental consent, check the box below to continue with your online application.
If you know your California State Student ID (CA SSID), please enter it below. Your 10-digit CA SSID can be found on your high school transcripts. If you need help finding it, please contact your high school counselor.