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All About The California State University system Presented at the African American College Planning Conference 10/25/14

Small Campuses Large Campuses Medium Campuses • Bakersfield • Channel Islands • Humboldt • Maritime Academy • Monterey Bay • San Marcos • Sonoma • Stanislaus * Enrollment under 10,000 students

CSU’s mission Preparation for Graduate Career Preparation School • CSU produces the bulk of the • 1/3 of California’s masters degrees California’s work force are from the CSU • National leader in producing • Employers say that CSU students who later earn doctorates graduates are ‘ready to work’ in several fields • Internships, field work, and activities outside the classroom contribute to the ‘learn by doing’ experience

What can I study at a CSU? • Cinema/TV/Arts • Dairy Science Cal State Northridge Cal Poly San Luis Obispo • Hotel Restaurant Management • Dance CSU Pomona San Diego State • Global Intelligence & National • Engineering - Theme Park Security CSU Long Beach CSU Bakersfield • Interior Design • Computer Gaming & Design CSU Channel Islands San Jose State • Music Industry & Tech. • Fire Protection Administration Chico State CSU Los Angeles

Strong Programs & Popular Majors • Business • Film/Entertainment • Hospitality Management • Engineering • Ecology & Sustainability • Education • Parks, Recreation, Leisure Studies • Agriculture • Kinesiology • Communications • Biotechnology • Health • Public Administration *The CSU graduates more students from these majors than all other California universities combined

Doctoral Programs • Doctor of Education (EdD) – 14 campuses • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Fresno/San Jose, Fullerton/Long Beach/Los Angeles • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Los Angeles, Long Beach, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – Fresno, Long Beach, Northridge, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco (with UCSF) • 3+3 BA/JD Program – partnership with CSUN & Southwestern Law School

Student Life • Interaction with faculty • Small Classrooms • Research Opportunities • NCAA Athletics • On-campus housing • Clubs and Greek Life • On-campus student jobs

Average Per Year College Costs Tuition $5,963 – $8,724 Books $1,800 per year Housing $9,748 - $14,020 Transportation $1,300 Personal $3,114 TOTAL $19,210 - $25,068 Source: http://www.calstate.edu/sas/costofattendance/

Getting Into The CSU from HS • California HS graduate • a-g Course Requirements • SAT or ACT scores (taken by Dec.) • GPA • Eligibility Index • Apply by Nov. 30th • Various deadlines during senior year affect enrollment

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) • First generation college students • Low income background • Comprehensive academic support services • Requires separate application – on CSU Mentor • Personal statement • Letter of recommendation Source: http://www.calstate.edu/SAS/eop/

A-G Course Requirements • 2 years of Social Science • 4 years of English • 3 years of Math • 2 years of Science (with lab) • 2 years of Foreign Language • 1 year of Visual Performing Arts • 1 year of a College Preparatory Elective

Entrance Exams • SAT • Math and Critical Reading only (1600 points possible) • Not using Writing segment for admissions • CSU’s will use highest score of each segment – Super Score • Example: • 1st time: 400 M + 550 CR= 950 • 2nd time: 600 M + 400 CR= 1000 • CSU total = 600 M + 550 CR= 1150 • ACT • Not using writing score to determine eligibility

GPA and Eligibility Index Calculating Eligibility Index • 10 th , 11 th and 12th grades SAT • C’s or better in all classes (800 x GPA) + SAT total = ______ • Honors and AP CSU Minimum: 2900* • 11 th and 12 th • 8 points maximum ACT (200 x GPA) + (10 x ACT total) = ______ CSU Minimum: 694* *Higher Eligibility Index may be needed for entrance to Impacted campuses

What is Impaction? • Impaction occurs when more qualified applicants apply for a campus or program during the initial application period than can be accommodated • Impacted campus • Impacted majors

2015-16 Impacted for Freshman Admissions  Chico  San Bernardino  Fresno  San Diego  Fullerton  San Francisco  Humboldt  San Jose  Los Angeles  San Luis Obispo  Long Beach  San Marcos  Monterey Bay  Sonoma  Northridge  Pomona  Sacramento

2015-16 Non-impacted campuses  Bakersfield  Channel Islands  Dominguez Hills  East Bay  Maritime Academy  Stanislaus

Cost of Enrollment CSU Application $55 (each campus) Enrollment Deposit* $100- $500 ELM/EPT Exams $18/each Orientation Fee* $35- $350 Housing Application* $50 * Cost may vary by campus Housing Deposit* $200-1400 Early Start Classes $182/class Total: $840- $2,755 • Some items may be covered by Financial Aid so it is important to start financial aid process early • Majority of costs have deadlines associated with them

Apply to the CSU • www.csumentor.edu • Undergraduate application • Submit separate application for EOP • Use Express Application for multiple campuses • $55 per campus application fee • Use links to explore campuses • Apply by Nov. 30 th for Fall 2015

For more information Student Outreach & Recruitment California State University, Northridge Phone: (818) 677-2967 Email: outreach.recruitment@csun.edu Web sites: www.csun.edu www.calstate.edu