CSU Application Workshop Calstate.edu/apply The new way to apply to CSU

Are you eligible for Fall 2018 Transfer? Minimum Eligibility: 60 transferable units Transferable GPA of 2.0 30 units of general education with a “C” or better Golden 4: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, and Math All need to be complete in the Spring term prior to transfer Being eligible is not the same as being competitive. Competitive: Complete lower division major preparation and general education Especially important if your major is impacted

Apply Broadly Don’t get stuck with no where to transfer next year! Apply broadly to increase your chances of admission! (Note: $55 per campus application fee) If you qualify for the application fee waiver, you can apply to up to 4 CSU campuses for free Don’t get stuck with no where to transfer next year! Apply to a top tier school A school where you have a 50/50 chance A “back-up” school Apply to 3-5 campuses minimum

Transfer Student Application Checklist To complete the application, you will need (or need to know) Unofficial transcripts from every college and university you have attended? Test scores (AP, IB, TOEFL, whatever applies) Your Social Security number (if you have one) Your citizenship status A method of payment (credit or debit card) Not needed if eligible for the fee waiver EOP Applicants: Your parents’ employment background and 2 recommendations

New Application Flow Create Account - Applicant ID Assigned Go To Calstate.edu/Apply Select Apply Now Link Launch Application Email Received by Applicant Add Programs/Majors Completes CSU Answer “About Me” Questions (Programs & Deadlines based on “About Me” Answers) Application Including EOP Interest EOP Questions Appears Complete Campus Specific Questions & Attach Documents (if required) Receives Waiver and/or Pays for application(s) Email Received by Applicant Submit Application Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Launch Application Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Email Received after Account Creation Create Account Email Received after Account Creation Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Transfer applicants will select Undergraduate for the level of degree AND Transferring from an ADT-eligible Associate’s Degree Program OR Transferring from another undergraduate program (non-ADT community college or four year college transfer

If receiving an AA-T or AS-T: Select “Transferring from an ADT-eligible Associate’s Degree Program Indicate which California Community College will issue your degree Indicate your major

If not receiving an AA-T or AS-T: IMPORTANT Most CSUs require transfer students to be a junior level (or higher) transfer (or an upper division transfer student). Transfer students must have 60 transferable units complete in the semester term PRIOR to transfer to be deemed upper division transfer students, or junior level transfer students. You are not required to have 60 units complete at the time you apply. You are required to complete 60 transferable units by Spring 2018 for Fall 2018 transfer.

US Citizenship Status Select the status of your citizenship If you do not have a current citizenship status, select “None”

Add Programs/Majors Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

If you have selected an impacted program or major, you will be prompted to select an Alternate Program You are not required to accept admission into an Alternate Program

Application Dashboard CSU Application Campus Questions Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Complete Application Tiles Quadrant Question Block U.S. Address Validation Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Academic History Enter all College Coursework by term All transferable CCC Courses will be verified by ASSIST Golden Four will be initially determined by ASSIST data Applicants will be notified in January to log back into application to: Update Fall Grades Update Spring courses Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Colleges Attended Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Transcript Entry Enter all coursework by term When entering individual courses, start with Course Title, other information may populate from there Click whether or not the course is transferable. – Don’t Know? Ask or look up in class schedule/catalog.

EOP Application No Longer a Separate Application If “Are you Interested in EOP?” is answered Yes, EOP tile will appear If all parents education is 2 year college graduate or less and Income information meets EOP eligibility and Meets residency requirements, then EOP Message: “Based on the information you provided, you may be eligible for EOP and are encouraged to Apply” Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Veterans DD214 Upload Veterans will now be able to load their DD214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Program Materials CSU Campus Specific Questions Program/Major Overview Link to campus program website Impaction Related Questions Prerequisites based on Course Entry Document Upload Unofficial transcripts Will Automatically Turn Green If there are no Campus Supplemental Requirements Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Supporting Information Achievements can include: Rewards Scholarships Honors Publications Presentations

Application Payment Payment or Waiver required at time of Application Submission Expanded Payment Options E-check PayPal Credit Card Waivers Four Per Term Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Application Submission Reminders E-mail Reminders and Text Messages (if applicant agrees) regarding completing application if not submitted Three days after application started Leading up to application deadline Want to encourage applicants to not wait until the last minute Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Common Mistakes to Avoid Using the back arrow before completing and saving a section Incorrect biographical information (name, birthdate, citizenship, address) Incomplete education history / missing records Not reading or responding to CSU application related emails.

Additional Assistance MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center: (831) 645-1336 Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, across the hall from General Counseling MPC’s General Counseling: (831) 646-4020 Student Services Building, 2nd Floor MPC’s Trio: (831) 646-4246 MPC’s EOPS: (831) 646-4247