The California State University

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1 The California State University

2 CSUMentor is an electronic outreach, preadmission, admission and financial aid program that is available to students via the Internet.

3 Select the campus that fits you, consider majors, size, and location

4 Per Year College Costs (estimated) Estimated Costs of Attendance State University and Campus Fees $6,624 Books and Supplies $1,250-$1,650 Food and Housing $6,616 - $12,270 (On-campus Housing) TOTAL $22,470- $23,125

5 METROPOLIS MEETS NATURE History W.K. Kellogg Winter Home and Horses 1949 Donation 813 acres 1,438 acres and over 20,000 Students 56 undergraduate majors and 82 minors Average class size: 37 students / 26:1 Student-Faculty Ratio Quarter System

6 UNIQUE MAJORS Apparel Merchandising & Management Food Marketing & Agribusiness Management Hospitality Management Landscape Architecture Music Industry Studies Technology & Operations Management Urban and Regional Planning RESEARCH FACILITIES Center for Geographic Information Research Arabian Horse Center BioTrek - Rainforest Learning Center Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies Center for Turf, Irrigation & Landscape Technology Institute for Cellular & Molecular Biology Center for Training, Technology and Incubation

7 Impacted Majors - Fall 2015 * Animal Science (Pre-Vet) * Animal Health Science * Architecture Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Communications * Computer Science Environmental Biology Kinesiology (Exercise Sci.) Music (Industry Option) Psychology Sociology Undeclared Aerospace Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering

8 STUDENT LIFE ASI Student Government 300 Clubs & Organizations Greek Cultural/Ethnic Field of Interest Special Interest Intramural Leadership Development Community Service

9 First Time Freshmen Admissions Successful Completion of all A-G Requirements SAT/ACT Testing GPA is based on all Approved college preparatory UC A - G courses from 10 th 11 th. 2.0 GPA minimum to be considered for admissions. Eligibility Index (E.I.) Score: Minimum 2900 using SAT, 694 using ACT. Formula available online. Placement Tests: Entry Level Math and English Placement Test (ELM/EPT) unless exempt

10 A-G Areas Years Required Recommended for U.C. A U.S. History/Social Sciences 2 years B C D College-Prep English Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Biological Science Physical Science 4 years 3 years 4 years 2 years 3 years E Foreign Language 2 years 3 years F Visual Performing Arts 1 year G College Prep. Electives 1 year

11 SAT and ACT CSU will accept both tests. Only one has to be taken. Some students do better on one of them * The last test date students can test on is in December for CSU s. Registration deadline is usually in previous month. * Students can retake tests as many times as they want for better scores. Recommended to take them early and more than once. * CSU Mentor Test Code for SAT makes scores available to all Cal States.

12 Entry Level Math Test and English Placement Test Enrollment requirement. Answer the additional questions on CA state tests your junior year as part of the Early Assessment Program May be exempt via SAT, ACT, AP, or senior-year experience courses.

13 Timeline Apply between Oct. 1 st Nov. 30 th at during Fall semester of your senior year. Submit $55 application fee when you apply but no later than campus winter break. It is highly recommended to pay the fee online. Take the SAT or ACT by December. Register for December test date before November. Submit SAT/ACT scores by Jan 31 st. Admissions decisions given out between Feb.-April. Some campuses may notify students earlier. Enrollment Confirmation Deposit due May 1 st. Take ELM/EPT if not exempt by May 2 nd. Register for May 2 nd test date before April. Recommended to take test earlier if possible. Test dates available throughout school year. Final transcripts and documentation due July 15 th.

14 PARTING ADVICE Not sure about something? Need help? Reach out and ask! We are more than happy to help and clarify. Be proactive. Communicate with the admissions department, counselor, professor, teacher. Cross your t s and dot your i s. Fill out information correctly. An incorrect address or date of birth can lead to headaches down the road. Sit down and plan: Meet deadlines, register and apply on time. Take time to gather required documents. It takes a while to order, mail, and process documents.