The
California State University
System
CSU – One University Different Campuses
• Each Campus is unique
(separately accredited)
• CSU campuses have
distinct student populations
and programs
• “Learn by doing”
• Applied and Practical
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CSU System
Largest system of public universities in the U.S.
23 campuses from Humboldt to San Diego
Oldest campus is San Jose State – 1857
Newest campus is CSU Channel Islands in
Ventura County - 2002
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Channel Islands
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Benefits of the CSU
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Hands on approach
Outstanding accessible faculty
Moderate size classrooms
Extensive academic and student support services
Many majors offered
Accessible
Diversity
Easy online resources called CSU Mentor
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CSU Similarities
Focus on Teaching
- CSU Faculty focus is on students
- Research is secondary
Support Services
- New Student Orientation, Academic Advising, Career Centers.
Counseling, Learning Assistance Centers, Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP)
Clubs & Organizations
- Social & Academic Fraternities & Sororities
- Competitive & Club Sports
- Social and Service Oriented Organizations
Events
- Athletic Competitions, Concerts, Films,
Lectures & Theater
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CSU – One University Different Campuses
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Location
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Size – Student Population
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Quarter or Semester
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CSU General Admission & Competitive Admission
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Individual Programs and Unique Majors
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CSU Differences - Location
Central Coast – San Luis Obispo
San Luis
Obispo
Wine Country – Sonoma
Sonoma
Ocean – Long Beach
Long Beach
Large City – Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Suburb – Fullerton
Fullerton
Rural – Humboldt
Humboldt
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CSU Differences - Size
Small Campus
Channel Islands – 4,900
Monterey Bay – 5,600
Humboldt State – 8,000
Monterey Bay
Medium Campus
Fresno – 22,000
San Bernardino – 19,000
East Bay – 14,500
Fresno
Large Campus
Long Beach – 37,000
Northridge – 42,100
Fullerton – 38,000
Long Beach
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CSU Differences – Unique Majors
Wildlife Management – Humboldt
Governmental Journalism – Sacramento
Humboldt
Sacramento
Viticulture – Fresno & San Luis Obispo
Marine Biology - Long Beach
Long Beach
Fresno
Orthotics & Prosthetics – Dominguez Hills
Architecture – Cal. Poly Pomona &
San Luis Obispo
Dominguez Hills
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Pomona
CSU Freshman Admission Requirements
•High School Diploma or Equivalent
•Completed A-G College Subject Requirements with a grade of “C” or better
•Qualify under Eligibility Index (Combination of GPA & Test Scores)
Required for CA Resident
Required for non CA Resident
- SAT = 2900
- SAT = 3502
- ACT = 694
- ACT = 842
•Calculation of Index
SAT Critical Reading & Math score + (800 x high school GPA) or
(10 x ACT composite score) + (200 x high school GPA)
•GPA Calculation – High School GPA is based on grades earned
in all A-G College Subject Requirements
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CSU A-G College Subject Requirements
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US History or US Government – 2 years
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English – 4 years
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Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra) –
3 years (4 years strongly recommended)
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Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) –
2 years (1 year biological, 1 year physical)
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Language Other Than English – 2 years (same language)
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Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year (art, dance, music, drama)
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College Subject Electives – 1 year
Select any additional course from the above areas
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CSU/UC A-G Approved Course List
http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/
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CSU Application Period
Priority Application Filing Period
Fall 2016 Admission:
October 1 – November 30, 2015
www.csumentor.edu
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CSU Fees
Application
- $55 per campus
- Application fee waivers are available for up to four
campuses
CSU Registration Fees
- About $6,240 per year (Fall & Spring)
- Excluding housing, books, supplies
Housing
- Application process varies
- Check with individual campus
Financial Aid
- Apply Jan. 1 – March 2 of the Senior year
www.fafsa.ed.gov
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CSU Competitive Admissions
• CSU’s receive more applicants than can be accommodated
• Need to manage enrollment in order to preserve quality of
education and services
• Raised index based on applicant pool
Non-Competitive Admission Campuses
- Bakersfield
- East Bay
- Channel Islands
- Maritime
- Dominguez Hills
- Stanislaus
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San Diego
CSU Competitive Admissions
Campus Impaction (Freshman)
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Chico
Humboldt
Los Angeles
Monterey Bay
Northridge
• Pomona
• Sacramento
• San Bernardino
• San Francisco
• San Marcos
• Sonoma
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CSU Competitive Admissions
Impacted In All Programs
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Fullerton
Fresno
Long Beach
San Diego
San Jose
San Luis Obispo
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CSULB Competitive Admissions
First Time Freshmen Student Profile
3.5 grade point average
1054 SAT or 23 ACT
 56,356 Applicants
 20,319 Admitted
 4,333 Enrolled
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CSU Long Beach
FALL 2016 FRESHMEN COMPETITIVE ADMISSION
• Selection is competitive
– Minimum Eligibility Index for all students = 3200
– The pool of applicants determines the level of competition in each major
• Four requirements used in selection
– a-g Courses
– Grades (10th-11th)
– Test Scores (SAT or ACT)
– High School (Local Area)
Local area students eligible for provisional admission based on minimum
CSULB Admission requirements including 3200 Eligibility Index.
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LOCAL AREA ADMISSION SCHOOLS
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LOCAL AREA ADMISSION SCHOOLS
ABC USD
Bellflower USD
Compton USD
Downey USD
Huntington Beach USD
Long Beach USD
Los Alamitos USD
Paramount USD
Bretheren Christian HS,
Huntington Beach
Cypress HS, Cypress
Calvary Chapel HS, Downey
Oxford Academy, Cypress
Parkridge, Long Beach
Opportunities for Learning,
Long Beach
St. Matthias, Downey
St. Anthony HS, Long Beach
St. Joseph HS, Lakewood
St. John Bosco HS, Bellflower
Valley Christian HS, Cerritos
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CSU Eligible
CSULB Eligible
Major Eligible
STEM / Audition
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
STEM/ Nursing use separate formula for calculating the index
CSULB Nursing and STEM Index Calculation - Minimum STEM
Index = 3300
(High School GPA x 600) + SAT Critical Reading + (2 x SAT Math)
Music – Audition Required
Call 562.985.4781 or email music@csulb.edu for additional information.
Dance – Audition Required
To access the audition application or to contact the department, visit:
http://www.csulb.edu/depts/dance/auditioninfo.htm
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