CSUMentor Tutorial 2012-2013 How to complete the CSUMentor Undergraduate Online Application
About the Tutorial Application Filing Status Report Selecting the 2012-13 Online Application Creating An Account Application Manager Completing the 2012-13 Online Application Payment Options EOP Application
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Application Filing Status Report
Application Filing Status Report
Selecting the 2012-2013 Online Application
Creating An Account Returning users login Forgot your username and/or password? Click to create an account
Create An Account Unique Email Account Required Use email addresses like Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc. Student Support can assist Username must be unique New automated system to check if username is available Username suggestions are provided to user if desired username is taken
Create An Account Screen 1 Suggestions
Create An Account Screen 2 Issues with Screen 2: International Postal Code: This question is only required if your address is outside the United States of America. Telephone Numbers: Make sure to format your telephone numbers correctly to avoid errors. Not Required: How did you hear about CSUMentor?
Create An Account Screen 3 Account successfully created!
Application Manager To start an application. To complete additional applications to other CSU campuses, you only have to complete the first screen of each application. To resume an application. To view submitted applications.
Completing the 2012-13 Online Application Fall 2012 Applications are open as of October 1, 2011 All screens must be completed in order to submit your application Payment type must be selected Be sure to check Application Filing Status report to learn when campuses close
Introduction Screen Campus notice
To begin the application click on the Begin Application button at the button of the introduction screen. You must scroll down the screen to view the button.
Online Tutorial Each header bar will also have a link to the online tutorial via the Play button. Only videos pertinent to this section will play You can navigate to other parts of the video using the menu on the right of the video.
Side Menu Bar of Application Push Pin: Current page Check Marks: Completed screens Skip & Jump to: Go to another screen without saving Quick link to Introduction page of campus HELP Movies: Link to new online video tutorial Instructions: Text instructions for any screen of the application Quick link to Student Support page for assistance on completing the application Quick link to Application Manager SAVE: Will save the information that has been inputted on the screen LOG OFF: Log off the application and the CSUMentor site SUBMIT: To submit the completed application (appears only when application is ready for submission)
Screen 1 Enrollment Information Application Information Term Apply for Main campus/off-campus (Depending upon the campus, this question may or may not appear on the application.) Intended Major Degree Objective Credential Objective Campus Housing (Depending upon the campus, this question may or may not appear on the application.) Entry Status Graduating HS Senior with or without college credit Previous Application Last Applied Last Attended
Main/Off Campus Question Without With
Campus Housing Question Without With
Entry Status Options for Applicants
Screen 2 Name and Address Name(s) Full Name Other Names Current Mailing Address International state/province Permanent Address Contact Information Phone Numbers E-mail Address
Address Verification Correct Incorrect
International State/Province Click Find button to select country and state/province Updated database with current state/province information for many countries
Required If mailing address is the same as permanent address, click here Required Not Required
Screen 3 Personal Information Applicant Information Social Security Number Confirm SSN California Statewide Student ID added (optional) Date of Birth Gender Ward of the court question added Residence Place of Birth Military Information Optional Information NCAA Sports Parents Education Family Income
If yes, then treated like independent student
Screen 4 CA State Residency Information Residency Status Your responses to the following questions are required to make a preliminary assessment of your residency status for admission and tuition purposes. The campus may request additional information prior to making a final residence determination.
If determined to be a minor student, the system will ask about their parent s residency in California
If determined to be an adult student, the system will ask about their residency in California
Screen 5 Demographic Information Demographic Information Required to conform with federal requirements to report race and ethnicity.
Question 1a is required for all applicants. If applicant responds yes, question 1b will be required. If applicant responds No or Decline to State, question 1b will not be required.
Question 2, required for all applicants Applicants can pick one from each category, if applicable. Otherwise, select Decline to State Question 3, required for all applicants
Screen 6 High School Information Current or Last High School Attended High School Information Graduation, GED Date or checkbox, if neither Other High Schools attended Test Information Entries for SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS and PTE EAP scores Release to CSU campus
Click on the Add button to select your High School.
You can search by a CEEB code. If you can not locate your school on the list, call 1-800-GO-TO-XAP.
Students can pull UC A-G list courses for up to 4 additional high schools besides graduating high school
Non-native speakers of English Enter test taken or will be taken
Screen 7 College Information Current, Previous and Planned Colleges Attended Enter the names and locations of all current, previous and planned colleges and universities even if no coursework was completed. Begin with the last institution attended. Advanced Standing Credit All students except Graduating High School Senior with no college credit
Click on Edit to modify any college information inputted. Click on Add a College to add your college. Click on Trash Can to delete college information inputted.
Adding a College You can search by a CEEB code. If you can not locate your school on the list, call 1-800-GO-TO-XAP.
Transfer Information, RN Question, AA-T / AS-T
Screen 8 High School Preparation 1 Social Science 2-Years English 4-Years Mathematics 3-Years
Click Add Course to enter a course. Click Edit to modify a course. Click Trash Can to delete a course.
Select from the Course List. This list contains your school s actual courses. If class is not in drop down menu select Other and type in the class.
Click add course to save the course.
Warning for Missing Coursework
Screen 9 High School Preparation 2 Laboratory Science 1-Year Biological Science with laboratory (D1) 1-Year Physical Science with laboratory (D2) Language Other Than English 2-Years in same the language Visual/Performing Arts 1-Year College Preparatory Elective
GPA Calculation Self Reported Links to CSUMentor GPA Calculator
Additional A-G Courses
Screen 10 College Courses College Courses in Progress List courses College Courses Planned List courses CSU General Education Requirements List A1, A2, A3, and B4 courses
Click Add a Course to enter a course Click Edit to modify a course Click Trash Can to delete a course
Click add course to save the course. Select Course from Course List
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) New EOP&S Fee Waiver Transfer Students that are enrolled in EOP&S Screen 11 EOP
Screen 12 Fee Waiver Application Fee Waiver Only complete once Financial Information Calculation of Fee Waiver
Sample: Fee Waiver Granted Sample: Fee Waiver Denied
Screen 13 Review Your Application
Click to submit your application!
Credit Cards Visa MasterCard Payment Options Check / E-Checks or Money Order Fee Waiver Option only if granted Apply only once for all CSU Campuses Applies all academic year
Selecting A Payment Sample: Check or Credit Card Sample: Fee Waiver Instructions on how and where to send your check are on the following screen.
Application Submitted!
Separate Application for EOP Online EOP applications can be started only AFTER submitting an online application to a CSU campus first To apply for EOP online, Go to Apply Online, then click link to apply for EOP online.
Questions? For Applicants that have questions about CSUMentor and the Online Application, please have them contact: Xap Technical Support 1-800-GO-TO-XAP Support@CSUMentor.edu