BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The California State University System announced it is extending its priority application deadline to Dec. 15 to assist students and families impacted by COVID-19.

Students interested in attending any CSU campus can apply at the university's application portal, Cal State Apply.

The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 23 campuses, 53,000 faculty and staff and 486,000 students. According to the CSU, half of the CSU's students transfer from California community colleges.

Find out more at calstate.edu.