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California State University (CSU) The CSU system has 23 different ❏ undergraduate universities all over CA. Each university is different in its ❏ expectations, environments, and majors. We recommend that you research the ❏ CSU’s that you are applying to. You can start your research by clicking HERE . We know that you may not be able to tour ❏ a campus in person this fall, but you can click HERE to take a virtual campus tour of all of the 23 CSU campuses.
Application Dates & Deadlines CSU campuses are currently accepting applications for: Term Priority Application Filing Period Fall 2021 October 1, 2020 - December 4 , 2020
CSU High School Admission Requirements (a-g courses)
CSU High School Admission Requirements Grade Point Average (GPA) CSU Testing Requirements (ACT/SAT) The California State University (CSU) has ● In previous years, the required GPA to temporarily suspended the use of ACT/SAT be eligible for the CSU’s was 2.0. examinations in determining admission For Fall 2021 admission, the required eligibility for all CSU campuses for the GPA to be eligible for the CSU system is 2.5. 2021-2022 academic year. This temporary change of admission eligibility ● applies only for the fall 2021 , winter 2022 and spring 2022 admission cycles. Click HERE for more information regarding ● ACT/SAT examinations.
Freshman Application Checklist When you’re ready to complete your application to the CSU, be sure you have these items on hand: Unofficial transcripts You’ll be asked to enter all the courses you’ve completed on your CSU application; those that are currently ❏ in progress; and any you plan to take. Transcripts will be requested by campuses as needed. Test scores (SAT, ACT, AP or IB) Report test results so far as well as any future test dates, if available. ❏ Your Social Security number , if you have one. ❏ Your citizenship status ❏ A method of payment You can pay the application fee by credit card. ❏ Your parent’s citizenship status ❏ Annual income Your parents’ if you are a dependent; your income if you are independent ❏ Your parent’s employment background and two recommendations Applies only if you’re applying to EOP. ❏ California statewide student ID Optional; every K-12 student in a California public school is assigned an ID number. The ❏ number should be printed on your transcript.
What if I am an undocumented student ? The CSU Nonresident Tuition Exemption (AB 540) is available for certain nonresident students ● including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented individuals who have attended, graduated, or achieved the equivalent from a California school. ● Why is it important to apply for the Nonresident Tuition Exemption (AB 540)? This exemption allows eligible undocumented, legal permanent resident and U.S. citizen students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. ● If you are an undocumented student, please speak with your counselor to receive support in completing the CSU application as well as the Nonresident Tuition Exemption. ● Where can I find the Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request (affidavit)? Click HERE for the tuition exemption request form. Supporting documentation such as official school transcripts should be submitted with the form.
How do I apply for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) ? The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate students. EOP participants receive ongoing advising, tutoring, mentoring, and workshops designed to increase retention and graduation rates. Who Can Apply? Only historically low-income, educationally disadvantaged students who need admission assistance and support services to succeed in college are eligible to apply to EOP. They must demonstrate academic potential, motivation to succeed, and meet the income criteria HERE . Every CSU campus has an EOP for low-income undergraduate students who are CA residents or qualify for an AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption and are disadvantaged because of their economic and educational backgrounds.
How do I Apply for an Application Fee Waiver? $140 The fee for each application is $70
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Mistakes to Avoid- CSU Fee Waivers Be aware that the following common errors may cause an eligible applicant to not receive an application fee waiver: If you report yourself as a dependent applicant with a family size of one ● If you report the same dollar amount in the Adjusted Gross Income field as well as in the ● Untaxed Income field If you select “none” in answer to “What U.S. State/Possession do you regard as your ● permanent home?” Applicants who incorrectly report any of the items above will not be granted an application fee waiver. See the Application Fee Waiver Checklist HERE (PDF) for more guidance on how to avoid common errors.
How do I complete my CSU application? Click HERE for google slide presentation.
Go to: calstate.edu/apply
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1. Add your high school(s) 2. Add your college(s) ● 3. Add your coursework
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In this section you will be answering question regarding: ● Educational programs that you have participated in for ex. AVID, Upward Bound, etc. ● Work/Employment Extra curricular activities/community service ●
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• • • • The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate students. EOP participants receive ongoing advising, tutoring, mentoring, and workshops designed to increase retention and graduation rates.
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Dont’ skip the program materials-even if it appears to say ● complete. ● Be sure to click and read Program Materials, there maybe important information about the programs that you are applying for.
• • Note: Please remember click on the “questions” box should it appear on your application. You will need responded to the questions that are on this section.
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CSU Series Q & A
CSU Series Q & A QUESTION: When inputting any previous high schools attended, what would we put if we went to school in Mexico for 9th and 10th grade? ANSWER: You can search for high schools by country, and then search by region to find your school of attendance. You will need to input your dates of attendance at your previous school as well as the term type (full year, semester, trimester, or quarter) . SOURCE FOR MORE INFORMATION: Freshman Coursework Entry Guide High Schools Attended, page 5
CSU Series Q & A QUESTION: When you get your recommendation letters, does it matter when the recommenders wrote them and would letters from May be acceptable? ANSWER: For the EOP application, the student submits the name and contact information for their recommenders, and the recommenders receive an email with instructions to complete and submit a recommendation questionnaire. The student does not need to submit their own recommendation letters. SOURCE FOR MORE INFORMATION: EOP Instructions on How to Apply
CSU Series Q & A QUESTION: Where do the recommenders go for their portion of the EOP application? ANSWER: When the student goes to quadrant 3 of the application which is “Supporting Information”, they can click on EOP and it will walk them through a series of questions if they click “Yes” that they want to apply. After the student saves and continues, it will prompt them to input their recommenders’ information. SOURCE FOR MORE INFORMATION: EOP Instructions on How to Apply
CSU Series Q & A QUESTION: For the EOP application recommendations, you mentioned that they require 2; is there a limit to how many a student can input? ANSWER: Currently there is a limit of 2 recommenders for the EOP application. One recommender must be from an academic counselor or teacher who can recommend based on academic preparedness, and one recommender can be from another individual who can comment on a student’s potential to succeed in college. SOURCE FOR MORE INFORMATION: EOP Instructions on How to Apply
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