OUTSTANDING CAMPUSES OF THE CSU FIND YOUR PROGRAM

OUTSTANDING CAMPUSES OF THE CSU

FIND YOUR PROGRAM & MAJOR degrees. calstate. edu • Search and find the CSU campus that offers the program you are looking for by using keywords. • Once you find the right program, click on the “Get Started” link to begin working on your application.

WHAT CAN I STUDY AT A CSU? degrees. calstate. edu • • • Radio/Television Film San Francisco State Interactive Media and Game Design CSU Monterey Bay Marine Transportation CSU Maritime Interior Design San Jose State Fire Protection Administration CSU Los Angeles • • Dairy Science Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Hotel Restaurant Management CSU Pomona • Global Intelligence & National Security CSU Bakersfield • Mechatronics Engineering CSU Channel Islands • Music Industry & Technology Chico State

CSU FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS ELIGIBILITY ✔ High school graduation ✔ “a-g” completion ✔ Eligibility index ✔Test Scores What you do not need to apply: Personal Statement/Essay Letters of Recommendation Extra Curricular Activities

“a-g” COLLEGE PREPARATORY PATTERN www. ucop. edu/agguide SUBJECT REQUIREMENT (Courses Must be Completed with a Grade of C or Better) “a” History/Social Science: One year of U. S. History or one Semester of U. S. History and one Semester of American Government AND one year of History/Social Science “b” English: College Preparatory English Composition/ Literature (including no more than one year of advanced ESL/ELD) “c” Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Higher Mathematics “d” Laboratory Science: One year Biological Science and one year Physical Science “e” Language other than English: Must be the same language, including American Sign Language REQUIRED NUMBER OF YEARS 2 Years 4 Years 3 Years (4 Years Recommended) 2 Years “f” Visual and Performing Arts: One year (or two-one semester courses in the same discipline) required, chosen from the following disciplines: Dance, Music, Theatre, Drama and Visual Arts (e. g. , painting, web/graphics, design, film/video, inter/multimedia arts) 1 Year “g” College Preparatory Elective: From University of 1 Year California approved “a-g” course list

GRADE POINT AVERAGE � The high school GPA is based upon grades earned in all approved college preparatory courses taken in the 10 th, 11 th and 12 th grade � CSU will award honors points in the GPA calculation for up to 8 semester courses taken in 11 th and 12 th grade. No honors points are awarded for grades of D and F.

ELIGIBILITY INDEX GPA ACT SAT 2. 95 11 540 2. 45 21 940 2. 90 12 580 2. 40 22 980 2. 85 13 620 2. 35 23 1020 2. 80 14 660 2. 30 24 1060 2. 75 15 700 2. 25 25 1100 2. 70 16 740 2. 20 26 1140 2. 65 17 780 2. 15 27 1180 2. 60 18 820 2. 10 28 1220 2. 55 19 860 2. 05 29 1260 2. 50 20 900 2. 00 30 1300 The CSU accepts the SAT and ACT. CSU only looks at Evidence Based Reading and Writing + Math (no writing) If a student submits multiple score reports, the highest score earned in each single sub score of the examination is used. Example: 1 st time: 500 M + 600 EBRW= 1100 2 nd time: 550 M + 550 EBRW= 1100 CSU total = 550 M + 600 EBRW= 1150 SAT/ACT Test Deadlines Fall 2019: https: //www 2. calstate. edu/apply/freshman/getting _into_the_csu/Documents/sat-act-deadlines. pdf

CSU IMPACTION CAMPUS IMPACTION means that a campus has reached its enrollment capacity in terms of instructional resources and physical support and cannot accommodate all the eligible undergraduate applications it receives during the initial filing period. Freshmen Impaction Campus-wide Impaction

NOT IMPACTED • • • Campuses accept all eligible applicants who meet minimum CSU Admission Requirements Bakersfield* • Maritime Academy Channel Islands* • San Francisco State University Dominguez Hills • Stanislaus Humboldt * Some majors may be impacted at the freshmen level, e. g. Nursing (Bakersfield/Stanislaus) & Mechatronics Engineering (Channel Islands)

2020/2021 IMPACTED FOR FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS Impacted at the freshmen level, local admission area taken into account • Chico • East Bay • Monterey Bay • Northridge • Pomona • Sacramento • San Bernardino • San Marcos • Sonoma

CAMPUS AND MAJOR IMPACTION All undergraduate programs, pre-programs, and undeclared/undecided programs are impacted for the following campuses: • Cal Poly San Luis Obispo • Fresno State • CSU Fullerton • CSU Long Beach • CSU Los Angeles • San Diego State University • San José State University

IMPACTION INFORMATION http: //www. calstate. edu/sas/impaction-campus-info. shtml Impacted Program Matrix : http: //www. calstate. edu/sas/documents/impactedprogramsmatrix. pdf

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS � Minimum of 60 or more semester transferable units or 90 transferable quarter units � Be in good standing at the last school attended � Have a minimum GPA of 2. 0 for CA residents, 2. 4 for non-CA residents � Have completed the following courses with a grade of “C” or better � A 1: Oral Communications � A 2: Written Communications � A 3: Critical Thinking � B 4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning

COST OF ATTENDANCE AT A CSU 2019 -20* COMMUTER ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS State Tuition Fee $6, 764 Books/Supplies $2, 058 Meals/Housing $6, 096 $15, 992 $16, 189 Transportation $1, 621 $1, 505 $1, 579 Miscellaneous/Personal $1, 704 $18, 243 $28, 023 $28, 294 TOTAL *Systemwide Averages - Amounts may vary by CSU campus. Information subject to change ** Varies by campus and area. CSU maintains one of the lowest fees among comparable institutions More than 4 billion distributed in financial aid 80% of student population receive financial aid Submit a FAFSA/ Dream Application during the priority filing period: Oct 1 -March 2

APPLY TO A CSU CAMPUS Application Priority Filing Period: � October 1 st- November 30 th (Freshman & Transfers) � August 1 st – August 31 st (Transfer Only) � LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED �Website to apply is www. calstate. edu/apply �$70. 00 application fee for the application � Fee waivers are available CAL STATE APPLY Calstate. edu/apply

APPLICATION OVERVIEW • Be as thorough as possible when filling out your “Profile” and “Extended Profile” section • This section can be edited at any point by clicking on the arrow on the top right corner by the student’s name • The application consists of 4 quadrants, each consisting of a “progress meter. ” • Use the column on the left side of the screen to navigate to each section within the quadrant.

FRESHMAN APPLICATION CHECKLIST ü Unofficial transcripts • Don’t forget to add in-progress and planned coursework. ü Social Security number • Leave this section blank if you do not have one ü Know your citizenship and CA residency status • Citizenship and residency are not the same. Residency is used to determine tuition. ü Annual income • Your parents’ if you are a dependent; your income if you are independent ü Method of payment • Credit Card or Pay. Pal Account

CAL STATE APPLY TIPS ü The application fee is now $70/campus. The application fee waiver criteria has also changed. ü CSU does not take the College Board or ACT Fee Waivers paper. ü Be prepared with documents listed on Cal State Apply Postcard so that application process will go smoother. ü If a student qualifies for an application fee waiver, they can apply it to up to 4 campuses only. Fee Waivers are in the order a student selects campuses. ü After you have submitted an application, a student should receive a confirmation email immediately.

NEED HELP? • Your CAS ID number on the top right corner of your screen is used when working with Tech Support. • Click on the icon on the top right corner of your screen for an email or FAQ option. • To get Live Chat help: 1) 2) 3)

COURSEWORK ENTRY GUIDE • Click on the icon on the top right corner of your screen for the Help Center option. Freshman Coursework Entry Guide (PDF) • Click the Freshman Coursework Entry link:

FINAL ADMISSION TIPS • Find a campus that best fits you and take a campus tour! • Check your email – The email address that is on your application is the one we use to contact you. • Create a separate email just for college admissions; one that your parents can check too. • Remember that when you are admitted it is PROVISIONAL – YOU HAVE TO COMPLETE YOUR LAST SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL AND STILL MEET THE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS! • Do NOT assume the admissions process is the same for all CSU campuses – Pay attention to communication that is sent to you via email and mail.

RESOURCES ü ü High School College Career Center High School Counselor CSU Recruitment Counselors Web resources: �www. calstate. edu �degrees. calstate. edu �www. csusuccess. org �www. ucop. edu/doorways �www. collegeboard. org �www. californiacolleges. edu

STAYING CONNECTED Steven Cosgrove CSU Channel Islands Admissions Representative for Newbury Park High School Direct: (805) 437 - 3265 steven. cosgrove@csuci. edu ds n a l s I l e ann h C U S C SU C , 7 0 ’ f Class o ‘ 10 f o s s a l C e g d i r h t r No