The California State University System

Each Campus is unique (separately accredited) CSU campuses have distinct student populations and programs “Learn by doing” Applied and Practical CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CSU – One University Different Campuses

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Largest system of public universities in the U.S. 23 campuses from Humboldt to San Diego Oldest campus is San Jose State – 1857 Newest campus is CSU Channel Islands in Ventura County CSU System Ch Channel Islands

Hands on approach Outstanding accessible faculty Moderate size classrooms Extensive academic and student support services Many majors offered Accessible Diversity Easy online resources called CSU Mentor CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Benefits of the CSU

CSU Similarities CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Focus on Teaching - CSU Faculty focus is on students - Research is secondary Support Services - New Student Orientation, Academic Advising, Career Centers. Counseling, Learning Assistance Centers, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Clubs & Organizations - Social & Academic Fraternities & Sororities - Competitive & Club Sports - Social and Service Oriented Organizations Events - Athletic Competitions, Concerts, Films, Lectures & Theater

CSU – One University Different Campuses CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY  Location  Size – Student Population  Quarter or Semester  CSU General Admission & Competitive Admission  Individual Programs and Unique Majors

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CSU Differences - Location Central Coast – San Luis Obispo Wine Country – Sonoma Ocean – Long Beach Large City – Los Angeles Suburb – Fullerton Rural – Humboldt San Luis Obispo Sonoma Long Beach Los Angeles Fullerton Humboldt

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CSU Differences - Size Small Campus Channel Islands – 4,900 Monterey Bay – 5,600 Humboldt State – 8,000 Medium Campus Fresno – 22,000 San Bernardino – 19,000 East Bay – 14,500 Large Campus Long Beach – 37,000 Northridge – 42,100 Fullerton – 38,000 Monterey Bay Fresno Long Beach

CSU Differences – Unique Majors CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Wildlife Management – Humboldt Governmental Journalism – Sacramento Viticulture – Fresno & San Luis Obispo Marine Biology - Long Beach Orthotics & Prosthetics – Dominguez Hills Architecture – Cal. Poly Pomona & San Luis Obispo Humboldt Sacramento Long Beach Fresno Dominguez HillsPomona

CSU Freshman Admission Requirements CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY High School Diploma or Equivalent Completed A-G College Subject Requirements with a grade of “C” or better Qualify under Eligibility Index (Combination of GPA & Test Scores) Required for CA ResidentRequired for non CA Resident - SAT = SAT = ACT = ACT = 842 Calculation of Index GPA Calculation – High School GPA is based on grades earned in all A-G College Subject Requirements SAT Critical Reading & Math score + (800 x high school GPA) or (10 x ACT composite score) + (200 x high school GPA)

CSU A-G College Subject Requirements CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY A - US History or US Government – 2 years B - English – 4 years C - Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra) – 3 years (4 years strongly recommended) D - Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) – 2 years (1 year biological, 1 year physical) E -Language Other Than English – 2 years (same language) F -Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year (art, dance, music, drama) G -College Subject Electives – 1 year Select any additional course from the above areas

CSU/UC A-G Approved Course List CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

CSU Application Period CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Priority Application Filing Period Fall 2016 Admission: October 1 – November 30,

CSU Fees CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Application - $55 per campus - Application fee waivers are available for up to four campuses CSU Registration Fees - About $6,240 per year (Fall & Spring) - Excluding housing, books, supplies Housing - Application process varies - Check with individual campus Financial Aid - Apply Jan. 1 – March 2 of the Senior year

CSU Competitive Admissions CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CSU’s receive more applicants than can be accommodated Need to manage enrollment in order to preserve quality of education and services Raised index based on applicant pool Non-Competitive Admission Campuses - Bakersfield- East Bay - Channel Islands- Maritime - Dominguez Hills- Stanislaus San Diego

CSU Competitive Admissions CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Campus Impaction (Freshman) Chico Humboldt Los Angeles Monterey Bay Northridge Pomona Sacramento San Bernardino San Francisco San Marcos Sonoma

CSU Competitive Admissions CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Impacted In All Programs Fullerton Fresno Long Beach San Diego San Jose San Luis Obispo

CSULB Competitive Admissions CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY First Time Freshmen Student Profile  3.5 grade point average  1054 SAT or 23 ACT  56,356 Applicants  20,319 Admitted  4,333 Enrolled

CSU Long Beach CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FALL 2016 FRESHMEN COMPETITIVE ADMISSION Selection is competitive –Minimum Eligibility Index for all students = 3200 –The pool of applicants determines the level of competition in each major Four requirements used in selection –a-g Courses –Grades (10 th -11 th ) –Test Scores (SAT or ACT) –High School (Local Area) Local area students eligible for provisional admission based on minimum CSULB Admission requirements including 3200 Eligibility Index.

CSU Long Beach CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOCAL AREA ADMISSION SCHOOLS

CSU Long Beach CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY 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 Parkridge, Long Beach Opportunities for Learning, Long Beach St. Matthias, Downey St. Anthony HS, Long Beach St. Joseph HS, Lakewood St. John Bosco HS, Bellflower Valley Christian HS, Cerritos

CSU Eligible CSU Long Beach CSULB Eligible Major Eligible STEM / Audition

CSU Long Beach CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS STEM/ Nursing use separate formula for calculating the index CSULB Nursing and STEM Index Calculation - Minimum STEM Index = 3300 (High School GPA x 600) + SAT Critical Reading + (2 x SAT Math) Music – Audition Required Call or for additional information. Dance – Audition Required To access the audition application or to contact the department, visit:

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