1. 2011 Campus Specific Admissions Practices CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH

2. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES & ACTIVITIES Career Development Center Disabled Student Services Division I Athletics Educational Opportunity Program CAMP Financial Aid & Scholarships On Campus Housing Student Exchange Program Student Life & Activities CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH

3. FALL 2010 FRESHMAN APPLICANT POOL CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH Applicants: 47,710 Students Admitted: 34.45% Admits: 14,600 Enrolled : 3,996 Average GPA: 3.6 Average ACT: 24 Average SAT: 1,100 Total Students: 35,800* *Estimated prior to census

4. FALL 2011 FRESHMAN COMPETITIVE ADMISSION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH Selection is competitive –Higher Eligibility Index based on applicant pool –The pool of applicants determine the level of competition Four categories for selection –A-G Courses –Grades (10 th -11 th ) –Test Scores –High School (Local Area) Local area students eligible for provisional admission based on basic CSU Admission requirements. All others competitive admission.

5. Local Area Admission Schools CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH 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 St. Matthias, Downey St. Anthony HS, Long Beach St. Joseph HS, Lakewood St. John Bosco HS, Bellflower Valley Christian HS, Cerritos

6. FALL 2011 FRESHMAN PREPARATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH Recommendations – Math through the senior year – Prepare for college, not just meet admission requirements – Make up courses by summer before your senior year It is important to maintain a current email address as CSULB uses email as an official means of communication. Students are reminded to check their emails regularly and often.

7. FALL 2011 FRESHMAN TIMELINE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH Application Filing Period October 1 – November 30 (only) Pre Admission Testing Required Take SAT or ACT by December 2010 Submit SAT or ACT by Jan 25, 2011 Admission Status Check (562) 985-2500 Provisional Admission Notification begins February but no later than April 1 for complete applications.

8. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH Admitted Student Reply Form Due by May 1 Submit Online at www.mycsulb.edu Non-refundable $150 enrollment deposit required Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) required ($62) Enrollment Testing Requirements Take EPT/ELM by June 18, 2011 (if not exempt) Final Transcripts Submit by July 15, 2011 FALL 2011 FRESHMAN TIMELINE

9. FALL 2011 FRESHMAN APPEAL PROCESS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH CSULB accepts appeals for extreme circumstances only Student must submit the request in writing –Within 10 business days of the date on your denial letter –Include documentation related to the extraordinary circumstance Appeal response within 4-6 weeks Mail to: CSULB Long Beach Enrollment Services Admissions Appeal Committee 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd Long Beach, CA 90840 Pursue other education options

10. ESTIMATED COST FRESHMAN 2010-2011 ● Cost per year – Tuition: $5,198 – Housing (Room/Board): $10,368 – Books & Supplies: $1,624 ● Financial Aid – Approximately $156,500,000* awarded each year – 52%* of students receive aid – Average Award: $11,950* ● Center for Scholarship Information – www.csulb.edu/scholarships CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH * 2009-2010 Financial aid data

11. Special Events and Resources Enrollment Services http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/ (562) 985-5471 University Outreach & School Relations www.outreach.csulb.edu (562) 985-5358 Counselor Connection www.outreach.csulb.edu/counselors Prospective Student Information www.csulb.edu/beachinfo CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH CSULB Counselors’ Conference – Friday, October 29, 2010