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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. New Application Flow Create Account - Applicant ID Assigned
Go To Calstate.edu/Apply
Select Apply Now Link
Launch Application
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)
Received by Applicant
Submit Application
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6. Launch Application
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7. Email Received after Account Creation
Create Account
Received after Account Creation
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8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

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

12. Add Programs/Majors
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13. 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

14. Application Dashboard
CSU
Application
Campus Questions
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15. Complete Application Tiles
Quadrant
Question Block
U.S. Address Validation
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16. 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
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17. Colleges Attended
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18. 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.

19. 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”
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20. Veterans
DD214 Upload
Veterans will now be able to load their DD214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge)
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21. 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
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22. Supporting Information
Achievements can include:
Rewards
Scholarships
Honors
Publications
Presentations

23. Application Payment
Payment or Waiver required at time of Application Submission
Expanded Payment Options
E-check
PayPal
Credit Card
Waivers
Four Per Term
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24. Application Submission Reminders
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
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25. 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 s.

26. Additional Assistance
MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center:
(831)
Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, across the hall from General Counseling
MPC’s General Counseling: (831)
Student Services Building, 2nd Floor
MPC’s Trio: (831)
MPC’s EOPS: (831)