CSULA Office of Admissions and Recruitment – (323) FALL 2013 FIRST TIME FRESHMAN ADMISSION PRACTICES CSU Counselor Conferences

First Time Freshmen (FTF) # of applications received – 27,292 # admitted – 18,573 Average GPA – 3.14 Average SAT (Math & CR) – 880 Average ACT (composite) – 17.5 # estimated enrolled – 3000 Fall 2012 Review

Accepting undergrad applications from: First time freshmen (FTF) Upper division transfers (UDT) Golden 4 completed with ‘C’ or better No undeclared majors Coursework accepted through Spring 2013 for Fall 2013 admissions consideration Fall 2013 Admissions

Priority admission consideration to local admission area applicants. Campus impaction FTF Eligibility Index cut-off for non-local area will be based on pool of applicants. Students should take and submit ACT/SAT regardless of GPA Local area determination will be based on location of the high school from which they graduate Campus Impaction

Chancellor’s Office designated service area is our local area Schools with historical relationships with CSULA Local Admission Area Map of CSULA Local Area

Program Impaction Must indicate alternate major on CSU Mentor App Psychology – ranked by Eligibility Index (GPA & SAT/ACT) Advanced standing majors If meet minimum CSU Freshman admission criteria, students admitted as “Undeclared w/ an interest in…” Students must apply to the major after completion of select pre-requisite courses/units and obtaining minimum GPA at CSULA. Child Development Criminal Justice Nursing Social Work

Early Start Program For Fall 2013, Early Start Program in Summer 2013: Admitted FTF who submitted their enrollment confirmation deposit will be notified via in May 2013 Students may declare their ESP plans via the CSULA GET website. Additional information will be shared with students at time of admission notification.

Application filing period October 1, November 30, 2012 Admission status notifications For local area and non-impacted programs – begins February 2013 For non-local area and impacted programs – begins March 2013 The University uses as the primary method of communication. Fall 2013 Timeline

CSU Mentor Application – 11/30/12 SAT/ACT Testing – December 2012 Application Fee Payment – 12/15/12 Application Updates – 2/1/13 For applicants with foreign coursework: English Proficiency Exam scores – 2/1/13 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit ($100) – 5/1/13 Recommended EPT/ELM test date – March 2013 Orientation Reservation – 7/1/13 Mandatory for First Time Freshmen Final Transcript & Test Scores – 7/15/13 Graduation Date & Official Signature Fall 2013 Deadlines Fall 2013 Deadlines

Initial offer of conditional admissions based on self-reported data on CSU Mentor application. Final transcripts and SAT/ACT test scores are used to verify final admissions eligibility. Students may appeal admission decision only if due to missing info or University error. Appeals must be submitted within 15 days of notice of admission decision. Supporting documentation required Verification & Appeals

Applicants will be provided with a myCSULA account and address – activate and check it regularly! Key communications CSU Mentor Confirmation Acknowledgement and PIN Admissions Status and deadlines Login to Golden Eagle Territory (GET) to check admission/financial aid statuses – & GET

Admissions Available Quarters for Admissions Impaction Information – local area list Application Updates (Classes, GPA, SAT/ACT, etc.) Admissions & Enrollment Deadlines Admission Webpages

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