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Welcome to The California State University

San Francisco State Size Location Costs/Financial Aid Impacted and Non Impacted Majors On-Campus Housing Public or Private School Sports Programs Faith Affiliated Campus Life

How to Choose a College

Location Matters

Campus Location Differences Central Coast – San Luis Obispo Wine Country - Sonoma Ocean – Long Beach Large City – San Jose Suburb – Fullerton Rural – Humboldt

• Humboldt
• Chico
• Sacramento
• Sonoma
• Cal Maritime
• East Bay
• San Jose
• Stanislaus
• Monterey Bay
• San Luis

Obispo

• Bakersfield
• Northridge
• San Bernardino
• San Diego
• San Marcos
• Pomona
• Fullerton
• •
• •

San Francisco Channel Islands Los Angeles Dominguez Hills Long Beach

• Fresno
• San Diego

Size Matters

Small Campus:

Channel Islands – 7,053 Monterey Bay – 7,131 Humboldt – 8,347

Medium Campus:

East Bay – 15,435 San Bernardino – 20,461 San Luis Obispo – 22,188

Large Campus:

San Jose – 33,409 Northridge– 39,816 Fullerton – 40,439

Chico State

Animation/Illustration Architecture Aviation Business Dairy Science Education Engineering (Various) Fire Protection Administration Forensic Science Global Intelligence and National Security Hotel Restaurant Management Interior Design Kinesiology/Sports Marine Biology Music Industry & Tech. Nursing Radio/Television Film Wine and Viticulture And hundreds of others….

What You Can Study at the CSU

Life at the CSU

On-Campus Housing Associated Student Government Study Abroad Programs Clubs/Student Organizations Costs/Financial Aid Community Service Learning Leadership Development Programs Campus Job Opportunities Sports and Activities Student Support Programs CSU Long Beach

Campus Resources

Academic Advising Writing Center Career Center Tutoring Center Study Abroad Programs Counseling & Psychological Services Various Student Cultural Centers Leadership Development Programs Oasis/Wellness Center Veteran & Military Services Disability Student Services Food Pantry CSU Northridge

Hands on approach Outstanding accessible faculty Moderate size classrooms Extensive academic and student support services Many majors offered Accessible Diversity

Benefits of the CSU

San Jose State

Freshmen Requirements for the CSU

To be considered for admission, students must meet the following criteria: Be a high school graduate, or the equivalent. Complete the fifteen-unit comprehensive “a-g” course patter of college preparatory study with grades of “C-” or better. Earn a qualifying eligibility index (SAT/ACT and GPA)

Social Science: …………2 years English: ………………….4 years Mathematics: …………...3 years Laboratory Science: …...2 years LOTE: ............................2 years VPA: …………………….1 year Electives: …………………1 year All college prep courses must be completed with final grades

• f “C-” or higher

A-G Course List http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/

A-G Requirements

CSU Montery Bay

CSU Bakersfield

Eligibility Index

(High School GPA X 800) + (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math Subject Section) = Eligibility Index CSU Min: 2950 We Super Score! If you take the SAT If you take the ACT (High School GPA X 200) + (10 X ACT Composite Score) = Eligibility Index CSU Min: 694

Transfer Requirements for the CSU

To be considered for admission students must meet the following criteria: Must earn at least a 2.00 GPA

• n all transferable work to be

eligible to apply Be in good standing at the last college of attendance Complete the minimum 60/90 units by Spring for Fall consideration or by Fall for Spring consideration

Humboldt State

When a campus receives a greater number of applications from eligible students but not enough spaces to offer admission for all of those eligible students. Therefore, meeting the minimum requirements may not be enough to gain admission to a CSU

What is Impaction?

Cal State LA

Non-Impacted Campuses

CSU Bakersfield CSU Channel Islands CSU Dominguez Hills CSU Stanislaus Humboldt State San Francisco State California Maritime Academy CSU Northridge

Application Period: October 1st – November 30th

How Do I Pay For College?

Types of Financial Aid: Grants Work Study Scholarships Loans Types of Scholarships: Campus Based Scholarships Scholarships for incoming freshmen Department Based Scholarships Private Based Scholarships

Tips for You

Treat your college search like a buffet dinner. Scope out your choices before filling your plate. Be adventurous! Don’t just focus

• n “name” Schools.

Do your research and ask questions

Tips for Success

CSU San Bernardino

Get Connected

How To Prepare to Make Your College Choice:

Pre-Admissions Advising Register for a Tour Do Your Research Follow Campuses on Social Media

CSU Channel Islands

EXPLORE THE CSU TODAY! EXPLORE THE CSU TODAY! VISIT US AT! VISIT US AT!

https:// https:// www2.calstate.edu/Apply www2.calstate.edu/Apply San Francisco State University Student Outreach Services (415) 338-2355

• utreach@sfsu.edu

Valerie Grace Amoin Outreach Specialist vamoin@sfsu.edu

San Jose State