The California State University
Presented by:
Louise Martinez
Enrollment Counselor
California State University, East Bay
Louise.Martinez@csueastbay.edu
•Largest University
System in the Country; 23
campuses
•More than 425,000
students
•Each Campus
is Unique
• CSU campuses have
distinct student
populations and programs
CSU Campuses In the Bay Area
• East Bay – mid-size
• Maritime - small
• San Francisco - large
• San Jose - large
• Sonoma – mid-size
CSU East Bay Alumni include:
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Timothy White – CSU Chancellor
Ellen Corbett – California State Senator
Bill Lockyer – California State Treasurer
Joe Morgan – ESPN Analyst, MLB Hall of Fame
Sylvia Chacon – Radio personality and on-air DJ
Karen Luey – CFO, Jamba Juice
Mike Abary – President, Sony Home Entertainment
Mike Mastrov – Founder, 24 Hour Fitness
Barbara O’Mara – CFO, San Francisco Opera
Kevin Kahn – Vice President, Colorado Rockies
Benefits & Contributions of The CSU
• Over 1800 BA’s/MA’s
• 357 subject areas
• Top 5 Degrees
• Business & Management
• Social Science
• Psychology
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• 96% from CA
• 87% from public schools (FTF)
• 90% of new transfers are from CCC’s
• 2.6 million alumni
•1 in 10 members of CA’s workforce is a
CSU alumni
• CSU graduates have distinguished
themselves in every field
What can I study at the CSU?
• Radio/Television
Film
• Business
• Dance
• Engineering Theme Park
• Interior Design
• Fire Protection
Administration
• Nursing
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Dairy Science
Education
Kinesiology
Biotechnology
Hotel Restaurant
Management
• Physical Therapy
• Computer Gaming &
Design
• Music Industry & Tech.
CSU Admission
Overview
Freshmen
•Admissions Eligibility
• High school graduation
• “a-g” completion
• Eligibility index
•Students who wish to transfer to a CSU most likely need to do so as
an upper division student
“a-g” College Preparatory Pattern
www.ucop.edu/agguide
Area
Number of years
a. U.S. History or U.S. History and Government and Social Science
2 years
b. English (9-12)
4 years
c. Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra ll/or higher math-trig)
3 years; 4 recommended
d. Laboratory Science (CSU requires one Biological Science and one
Physical Science)
2 years
e. Language Other than English (two years of same language)
2 years
f. Visual and Performing Arts (single yearlong approved course)
1 year
g. College Prep Electives (from “a-g list)
1 year
Total Required Courses - 15 Units
Eligibility Index
GPA
ACT
SAT
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
Transfers
● GPA of 2.0 or higher
● 60 transferable semester units/90
transferable quarter units
● Golden Four Courses (with a grade of C or better)
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English Composition
Speech
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Admission requirements subject to change. Check www.csueastbay.edu/admission for current
admission deadlines and requirements.
The CSU system was not created for students
to transfer from CSU to CSU
It was not created for students to transfer from
a CSU to a UC or UC to CSU
Transferring from a CCC (California
Community College) to a CSU or UC is best!
How to Apply to a CSU Campus
• Set up an account:
www.CSUMentor.edu
and apply!
• Priority Application Filing
Period
• October 1- November 30
• Submit all Documents by the
specified deadlines (transcripts, test
scores, SIR)
• pay special attention to impacted
campus requirements
• Auditions/portfolios may be
required
• Extra-curricular, volunteer work,
and work experience considered
for some
IMPACTION
•Campus Impaction: A campus receives more eligible
applications in the initial filing period than there are
enrollment spaces available for the class level (freshman or
upper division transfer).
•Program Impaction: A campus receives more eligible
applications for a specific undergraduate program in the
initial filing period than there are enrollment spaces
available.
• Students must meet criteria such as GPA in specific
core/major prep courses, cumulative GPA, or a
combination of factors
•www.calstate.edu/sas/impaction/
Breakdown of Impaction
calstate.edu
Write “impaction” in
the search box
CSU Impaction
Information
2016- 2017
Average Cost
of Attendance
Tuition Ranges
CSU Monterey Bay: $4,721
SJSU: $7,324
Total Costs
CSU Bakersfield: $17,983
Cal Poly SLO: $28,864
Tips &
Resources for
Students &
Parents
Preparation is Key!
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Explore campuses via the website and take a virtual campus tour
Visit Campus Preview Days in 10th and 11th grade
Get involved in Early Assessment Program (EAP) – Junior Year
Find a campus that best fits you and take a campus tour!
• Visit Fall Open Houses – Senior Year
Apply as Early as Oct 1 – Application period is Oct 1- Nov 30th
• Research ways to pay for college
Attend a Cash for College Workshop with your parents – Senior Year
Submit ACT/SAT/AP test scores to all campuses you apply to- Senior
Year
Remember that when you are admitted it is provisional (you must do well
in your ENTIRE senior year to meet the admissions requirements)
Resources
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High School College Career Center
High School Counselor
CSU Recruitment Counselors
Web resources:
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www.calstate.edu
www.csumentor.edu
degrees.calstate.edu
csusuccess.org
www.ucop.edu/agguide/
www.collegeboard.com/splash
Thank you and Good Luck!
LouiseMartinez
Louise.Martinez@csueastbay.edu
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