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Four Segments of Higher Education www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach

An Overview Community Colleges California State University www. cccco. edu www. csumentor. edu University of California Independent Colleges & Universities www. ucop. edu www. aiccu. edu www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach

Systems at a Glance Systems Number of Campuses California Community Colleges (CCC) www. cccco. edu 110 California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) www. csumentor. edu www. ucop. edu Independent Colleges and Universities www. aiccu. edu 23 10 More than 75 ACT plus writing or Varies: (Check with ACT or SAT Reasoning College or Reasoning University of your choice) Bachelors, Masters, Associates, Associate degrees Doctoral and, Bachelors, Masters, And limited Degrees Offered and vocational Professional Doctoral, and Doctoral Degrees certificates Degrees Professional Student Fees / Approximately Average Degrees $36 per unit Tuition $6, 128 per year $ 12, 192 per year $29, 350 per year Required Entrance Exam(s) English and math Placement test prior to enrolling (subject to change) www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach

Difference between UC & CSU ØUC – California’s primary academic agency for research ØCSU – Focus on teaching and practical experience - Campuses are community oriented through accessible internships students are well prepared for the workplace. ØCC – Academic & vocational instruction through 1 st and 2 nd years of undergraduate www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach

California State University www. csumentor. com Application Process • Apply Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 • $55 application fee, apply at: www. csumentor. edu Admission Requirements • Complete A-G • ACT or SAT Reasoning Minimum Eligibility Index is 2900 using SAT or 694 using ACT Campuses not impacted : • Bakersfield • Channel Islands • Dominguez Hills • East Bay • Maritime Academy • Monterey Bay • Stanislaus • (GPA X 800) + SAT Reasoning CSU draws from the top 33% of CA’s h. s. graduates • (GPA X 200) + (10 X ACT Composite) Degrees Offered • Bachelors • Masters • Doctoral degrees in Education (at some campuses) www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach Take English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level math (ELM) unless exempt

The University of California www. ucop. edu Application process • Apply Nov. 1 - Nov. 30 • $70 application fee • Apply at: www. ucop. edu Admission Requirements • Complete A-G Courses • SAT Reasoning or ACT plus writing • 2 Prompts Degrees Offered • Bachelors • Masters • Doctoral Degrees www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach UC draws from the top 12. 5% of CA’s H. S. graduates

Community Colleges www. cccco. edu Number of Campuses • 110 Campuses throughout California • Woodland Community College in Yolo County is the newest community college. Required Exam • Assessment Test in English and Math Admission Requirements • 18 years old or have high school diploma (or GED) Degrees Offered • Associate degrees • Vocational certificates Transfer Information www. assist. org www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach

Independent Colleges & Universities www. aiccu. edu Application Process • Most applications available at: http: //www. aiccu. org/ or www. californiacolleges. edu • Deadlines vary, please check with individual campuses • Some campuses may recommend certain things while others require: • essays, letters of recommendations, interviews Admission Requirements • Use A-G requirements as a guideline • SAT Reasoning or ACT (some schools may require SAT Subject Test) • Always check with individual campuses for admission criteria Degrees Offered • Associates • Bachelors • Masters • Doctoral Degrees www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach Over 75 independent colleges and universities in CA

The A-G Study Pattern (sample) College Preparatory Requirements History / Social A 2 years Science- B 9 th Grade World History / Cultures / World Civilizations C 4 Recommended E F G 12 th Grade Total Units US History Government / Civics (1 semester) 2. 5 Years / Units 4 years completed with a C or better Algebra or Geometry Science: D Laboratory 2 Years, 3 Recommended Language Other Than English: 2 Years 11 th Grade College Prep English: 4 Years Math: 3 Years, 10 th Grade Spanish 1 Geometry or Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus Biology Chemistry Spanish 2 Pre-Calculus or Calculus Physics 3 Years / Units 4 Years / Units 2 Years / Units 3 Years / Units 2 Years / Units Spanish 3 3 Years / Units 3 Recommended Visual and Performing Arts: 4 Years / Units Art 1 Year / Units 1 Year- Same course College Preparatory Elective: 1 Year College Prep Physical Science www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach . 5 Years / Units Economics (1 semester) 1. 5 Years / Units 1. 5 Years/ Units 2. 1 Years/ Units

Eligibility Index (Local Area) MINIMUM Eligibility Index is 2900 using SAT or 694 using ACT (GPA X 800) + SAT Reasoning (GPA X 200) + (10 X ACT Composite) www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach

CSU Mentor • Apply online • Plan for College • Search Campuses • Explore Financial Aid www. csumentor. edu www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach

Thank you and Good luck! If you have any additional questions, my name is Zac Martinez and I am located in the Career Center www. Cal. State. Fullerton. com www. fullerton. edu/outreach