1. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH 2012 First-Time Freshmen Admissions Practices CSULB is the only institution in the CSU system to be ranked among the nation’s 50 “Best Value” public colleges in 2011 by The Princeton Review, in conjunction with USA Today.

2. Career Development Center College-based Advising Centers College Assistance Migrant Program Disabled Student Services Division I Athletics Educational Opportunity Program President’s Scholars Program Student Recreation & Wellness Center Study Abroad Program U.S. Passport Center Veterans University CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH STUDENT SERVICES & ACTIVITIES

3. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH FALL 2011 FRESHMEN APPLICANT POOL Applicants: 47,673 Students Admitted: 34.5% Admits: 16,428 Enrolled : 3,988 Average GPA: 3.6* Average ACT: 24* Average SAT: 1100* Total Students: 33,419 *From Fall 2010

4. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH FALL 2012 FRESHMEN COMPETITIVE ADMISSION Selection is competitive –Higher Eligibility Index based on applicant pool –The pool of applicants determines 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. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH 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 St. Matthias, Downey St. Anthony HS, Long Beach St. Joseph HS, Lakewood St. John Bosco HS, Bellflower Valley Christian HS, Cerritos

6. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH AUDITIONS Music February 4, 2012 and March 3, 2012 Call 562.985.4781 or email music@csulb.edu to reserve your slot Dance August 26, 2011 and August 24, 2012 Open to all applicants 11:00am – 1:30pm October 21, 2011 and March 9, 2012 Freshmen applicants only 2:30pm – 5:00pm To access the audition application or to contact the department go to: http://www.csulb.edu/depts/dance/auditioninfo.htm

7. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH FALL 2012 FRESHMEN PREPARATION Recommendations Math through the senior year Prepare for college, do not just meet admission requirements Make up a-g courses summer before your senior year Be College Ready or register for an Early Start Program if not exempt Exemptions for Early Start Program include: –Early Assessment Program - College Ready –SAT CR 500, SAT Math 550 or ACT English 22, ACT Math 23 –EPT score 138 / ELM score 50 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.

8. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH NOV 30 Application Deadline APR 1 Admission Notification MAY 1 Deadline Submit Admitted Student Reply Form Submit Online at www.mycsulb.edu Non-refundable $150 enrollment deposit required Mandatory New Student Orientation (SOAR) required ($62) Deadline Submit Housing Application MAY 12 Deadline Complete College Readiness Testing Requirements Take EPT/ELM if not exempt - March testing recommended Early Start Program Take remediation course summer prior to enrollment if required JUL 15 Submit Final Transcripts FALL 2012 FRESHMEN TIMELINE

9. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH CSULB accepts appeals for extreme circumstances only Student must submit the request in writing –Within 15 business days of the date on your denial letter –Include documentation related to the extraordinary circumstance Appeal response within 4-6 weeks Mail to: California State University, Long Beach Attn: Freshmen Appeals Committee 1250 Bellflower Blvd Long Beach, CA 90840 Pursue other education options FALL 2012 FRESHMEN APPEAL PROCESS

10. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH ESTIMATED COST FRESHMEN 2012-2013 Cost per year Tuition & Mandatory Fees: $6,240 Housing (Room/Board): $11,294 Books & Supplies: $1,656 Financial Aid Approximately $220,500,000 awarded each year 52% of students receive aid Average Award: $11,950 Center for Scholarship Information www.csulb.edu/scholarships

11. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH BEACH LIVING Housing & Residential Life Freshmen Residential Requirement Application Process –Apply once admitted –Online application Guided Residence Hall Tours Types of Halls –Suite style –Traditional halls –International House –Residential Learning College Contact: phone: (562) 985-4187 web: www.housing.csulb.edu email: housing@csulb.edu

12. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH REMINDERS Selection is highly competitive Apply Early - Complete Files Early – Know Your Deadlines Check Mailbox and E-mail Inbox often and regularly Keep all contact information up-to-date Check the current status of admission application online at: www.csulb.edu/applicationstatus Recommend Complete EPT/ELM Testing Requirements in March Intent to Enroll due May 1 Freshmen Residential Requirement Mandatory New Student Orientation – SOAR Early Start Program – Begin remediation summer before Fall Enrollment if required to participate

13. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH GRADUATION BEGINS TODAY! CSULB Counselors’ Conference - Friday, October 28, 2011 University Outreach & School Relations Campus Tours www.outreach.csulb.edu (562) 985-5358 Enrollment Services http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/ (562) 985-5471 Counselor Connection www.outreach.csulb.edu/counselors Prospective Student Information www.csulb.edu/beachinfo ~CSULB President F. King Alexander~