The California State University Presented by: Louise Martinez Enrollment Counselor California State University, East Bay

Largest University System in the Country; 23 campuses More than 425,000 students Each Campus is Unique CSU campuses have distinct student populations and programs

CSU Campuses In the Bay Area East Bay – mid-size Maritime - small San Francisco - large San Jose - large Sonoma – mid-size

CSU East Bay Alumni include: Timothy White – CSU Chancellor Ellen Corbett – California State Senator Bill Lockyer – California State Treasurer Joe Morgan – ESPN Analyst, MLB Hall of Fame Sylvia Chacon – Radio personality and on-air DJ Karen Luey – CFO, Jamba Juice Mike Abary – President, Sony Home Entertainment Mike Mastrov – Founder, 24 Hour Fitness Barbara O’Mara – CFO, San Francisco Opera Kevin Kahn – Vice President, Colorado Rockies

Benefits & Contributions of The CSU Over 1800 BA’s/MA’s 357 subject areas Top 5 Degrees Business & Management Social Science Psychology Interdisciplinary Studies Education 96% from CA 87% from public schools (FTF) 90% of new transfers are from CCC’s 2.6 million alumni 1 in 10 members of CA’s workforce is a CSU alumni CSU graduates have distinguished themselves in every field

What can I study at the CSU? Radio/Television Film Business Dance Engineering - Theme Park Interior Design Fire Protection Administration Nursing Dairy Science Education Kinesiology Biotechnology Hotel Restaurant Management Physical Therapy Computer Gaming & Design Music Industry & Tech.

CSU Admission Overview

Freshmen Admissions Eligibility High school graduation “a-g” completion Eligibility index Students who wish to transfer to a CSU most likely need to do so as an upper division student

“a-g” College Preparatory Pattern Total Required Courses - 15 Units AreaNumber of years a. U.S. History or U.S. History and Government and Social Science2 years b. English (9-12)4 years c. Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra ll/or higher math-trig)3 years; 4 recommended d. Laboratory Science (CSU requires one Biological Science and one Physical Science) 2 years e. Language Other than English (two years of same language)2 years f. Visual and Performing Arts (single yearlong approved course)1 year g. College Prep Electives (from “a-g list)1 year

Eligibility Index GPAACTSATGPAACTSAT

●GPA of 2.0 or higher ●60 transferable semester units/90 transferable quarter units ●Golden Four Courses (with a grade of C or better) ●English Composition ●Speech ●Critical Thinking ●Mathematics Admission requirements subject to change. Check for current admission deadlines and requirements. Transfers

The CSU system was not created for students to transfer from CSU to CSU It was not created for students to transfer from a CSU to a UC or UC to CSU Transferring from a CCC (California Community College) to a CSU or UC is best!

How to Apply to a CSU Campus Set up an account: and apply! Priority Application Filing Period October 1- November 30 Submit all Documents by the specified deadlines (transcripts, test scores, SIR) pay special attention to impacted campus requirements Auditions/portfolios may be required Extra-curricular, volunteer work, and work experience considered for some

I MPACTION Campus Impaction: A campus receives more eligible applications in the initial filing period than there are enrollment spaces available for the class level (freshman or upper division transfer). Program Impaction: A campus receives more eligible applications for a specific undergraduate program in the initial filing period than there are enrollment spaces available. Students must meet criteria such as GPA in specific core/major prep courses, cumulative GPA, or a combination of factors

Breakdown of Impaction calstate.edu Write “impaction” in the search box CSU Impaction Information

Average Cost of Attendance

Tuition Ranges CSU Monterey Bay: $4,721SJSU: $7,324 Total Costs CSU Bakersfield: $17,983Cal Poly SLO: $28,864

Tips & Resources for Students & Parents

Preparation is Key! Explore campuses via the website and take a virtual campus tour Visit Campus Preview Days in 10 th and 11 th grade Get involved in Early Assessment Program (EAP) – Junior Year Find a campus that best fits you and take a campus tour! Visit Fall Open Houses – Senior Year Apply as Early as Oct 1 – Application period is Oct 1- Nov 30 th Research ways to pay for college Attend a Cash for College Workshop with your parents – Senior Year Submit ACT/SAT/AP test scores to all campuses you apply to- Senior Year Remember that when you are admitted it is provisional (you must do well in your ENTIRE senior year to meet the admissions requirements)

Resources High School College Career Center High School Counselor CSU Recruitment Counselors Web resources: degrees.calstate.edu csusuccess.org

LouiseMartinez Thank you and Good Luck!