CSUSB COYOTE BLUE
| Lead Subaward Institution: California State University, San Bernardino | Pathway: Education, Healthcare, Engineering, Business |
| Date Funded: January 2024 | |Amount Awarded: $793,478 | Project Completion: December 2027 |
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Coyote BLUE, led by California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), expands access to college coursework and helps high school students prepare for postsecondary success. Through partnerships with school districts across the Inland Empire, the project creates opportunities for students to earn college credit, experience university-level learning, and build confidence before graduating from high school.
Through CSUSB’s High School University Program, Coyote BLUE coordinates dual enrollment courses across multiple academic disciplines. University faculty, program staff, and district partners work together to support course delivery and guide students through application, enrollment, and registration processes, helping them navigate their first college experiences.
Summer programming extends this work through college coursework, campus experiences, mentorship, and enrichment activities. Collaboration with Coyote PRIME combines dual enrollment with targeted mathematics and English support, strengthening foundational skills alongside opportunities to earn college credit.
By connecting early college access with academic support and university experiences, Coyote BLUE helps students see college as an attainable next step and strengthens equitable pathways from high school to higher education.
Recovery with Equity Strategies: Cultivate inclusive, engaging and equity-oriented learning environments; Support college preparation and early credit
“Early college credit is just the beginning. Coyote BLUE connects students with the support and experiences to take their next step with confidence.”
PROJECT IMPACT
Coyote BLUE has expanded access to early college learning for high school students across the Inland Empire. In Spring 2026, the program enrolled 1,125 students across 1,484 course enrollments, generating 4,023 college units. Partnerships between CSUSB and regional school districts connect students with university coursework and support through the application, enrollment, and registration processes. By combining opportunities to earn college credit with academic preparation and campus experiences, Coyote BLUE helps students build confidence, navigate college expectations, and prepare for the transition to higher education.
Expanded Spring 2026 HSUP enrollment to 1,125 students, generating 4,023 college units.
Expanded regional partnerships to 17 executed district MOUs, with 10 additional agreements in progress.
Developed an integrated Coyote BLUE–PRIME model combining college coursework, mathematics and English support, and a residential campus experience.
KEY MILESTONES
IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
Expanding dual enrollment. Creating college opportunities.
Dual Enrollment Students
Students enrolled in Spring 2026 HSUP dual enrollment courses.
College Units Generated
College units generated through Spring 2026 student enrollment.
District Partnerships
Fully executed district partnerships supporting expanded dual enrollment access.
CSUSB Coyote BLUE | 2025 Summer Closing Celebration: Video Recap
Success Unlocked | Healthcare and Education Pathways: Video Recap
PROJECT PARTNERS
This work is made possible thanks to the support of these and many additional regional partners.
