1. How to Transfer to CSU Northridge & other CSU Campuses
Introduce myself.
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2. California State University - CSU
The CSU is a leader in high-quality, accessible, student- focused higher education.
23 campuses
Approx. 474,000 students
More than 49,000 faculty and staff
Largest, most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country
Let me give you a little bit of background.

3. 23 Outstanding Campuses
Many options available across the state

4. Differences between CSUs and UCs
Cost
Prestige
Full-Time vs. Part-time
Classroom Size/Instruction
Theory vs. Application
Cost: CSU more affordable: $4,810-$6,780 (approx.5-7K) UC more expensive approx. 13K So about half the cost of the UC
Prestige: Haw may of you think UC’s are better than CSU’s? How many of you have heard tor think hat UC’s are better than CSU’s? Many people just have this perception without truly knowing the differences and making an informed decision. Myth: they serve a different purpose. CSU- UC- One isn’t better than the other it just depends on the type of program you are interested and if the school offers the major (Schools are like stores: not all stores have the same products so you have to look for a school that is the right fit for you. After all, you are spending 2 of your most valuable resources as you pursue an education (time & money). So again very important that you ensure you get what you need).
Full-Time vs. Part-Time: UC- expected to be a full a full-time student, courses primarily in the day. CSU’s- there is the option for full-time and part-time, day and night options, more flexible
Classroom Size/Instruction- UC-typically large lecture halls. Taught by assistants and graduate students in combination with professors. CSU-smaller classroom sizes (similar to SMC) and taught by the a consistent professor.
Theory vs Application: UC’s focus on research. CSU’s focus on skill development to assist student in going straight into the workforce.
Thus there are certain majors found specifically in either of the systems. Ex. Kinesiology
Also, Business specialties like marketing/finance/accounting (CSU’s). Most UC’s will offer Economics as their business option.
Applied- what you need to know and how to do it (What & How)
Theoretical-theory framework that focuses on understanding, research. Application of social sciences, math / stats to business problems. Analysis in order to make decisions. Recognize human behavior in relation to work, production, distribution (Why)
BUS AD is in the middle to the spectrum
For example: UCLA major: Business & Economics is not a traditional business program because even though business if highlighted in the name of the program the business piece of this program really focuses on finance and accounting classes.

5. CSU Similarities to Each other
Mission
Application - $55
Tuition: $5,472 (CA Residents, AB 540) per year
$372 per semester unit or $ per quarter unit (Non-Resident)
Cost of Attendance
General Education
Small classes
Tuition:

6. CSU Differences Location Size Special features and emphases
Urban – CSULA
Suburban – CSUN
Rural – Humboldt
Size
Special features and emphases
Visit campuses (Virtual Tours)
Size- sort and show students enrollment numbers
Compared to SMC (a bit over 30K)
Urban-city (CSULA by DTLA)
Suburban-suburb/residential (CSUN Suburb of SFV, Northridge, approx. 20 miles from DTLA)
Rural-outside of cities/towms (Humboldt forest environment)
Think about what you like and where you think you would succeed personally and academically. You are not ro

7. Admission Requirements
2.0 GPA, Residents and Non-Residents
Golden 4:
English Composition
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Math
Completion of major coursework (ASSIST.org)
Completion of IGETC or CSU general education requirements recommended (approx. 39 units of general education)
60 CSU transferable units
Show and explain ASSIST.
Give example of target GPA CSULA, Criminal Justice
Explain IGETC/CSU GE not required but if needing 60 CSU transferable units want to use units on what is needed: 1. major prep 2. ge’s

8. Completion of General Education
IGETC
All courses must either be a “CR” or “C”
Can have up to 2 courses missing
File for Certification in Admission at SMC
CSU GE
“D” grades are acceptable (except the Golden Four, C or better)
You can receive partial certification
You can finish certification after transfer
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9. Associate Degrees for Transfer (A.A.-T/A.S.-T)
16 SMC
Requirements:
Completion of CSU GE or IGETC
Completion of Major Requirements
2.0 GPA
Perks:
Guaranteed admission to the CSU System
0.1 GPA Bump
60 units after transfer
Possible Spring Admission Priority
AD-T’s designed to facilitate transfer to CSU. Pros and Con’s
Not all schools accept AD-T’s for the specific major the student wants and might just be a related major
Admission to the CSU System, will consider 1st choice but not a guarantee to the CSU of choice.

10. Priority Application Filing Periods:
Quarter System Campuses:
Fall: October 1 – November 30
Winter: June 1 – June 30
Spring: August 1 – August 31
CSU San Bernardino (Fall 2020)
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Pomona (Fall 2018)
CSU East Bay (Fall 2018)
10 weeks, 3 quarters (fall, winter, spring) per academic year
CSU Bakersfield (Fall 2016)
CSU Los Angeles (Fall 2016)

11. Priority Application Filing Periods:
Semester System Campuses
Fall: October 1 – November 30
Winter: June 1 – June 30
All CSU’s accept in the Fall
Have to look on CSUMentor to see if the campus will accept in Spring so close to August can

12. Local Area Admission Advantage
CSU Northridge
CSU Los Angeles
CSU Dominguez Hills
Given priority consideration but not a guarantee.

13. Impaction
When more applications are received than can be accommodated by the campus.
To be admitted to an impacted major you must:
Submit application during the priority filing period
Complete major requirements
Usually have a higher GPA
Meet any additional department requirements
In rare cases (ex: Pomona), must be a CA resident
Google ‘CSU Impaction Matrix’

14. Campus Highlights 85% of CSU Transfer Students from SMC Transfer to:
Northridge
Los Angeles
Dominguez Hills
Long Beach

15. CSU Northridge 32 sec AKA: CSUN LOCATION: San Fernando Valley
MASCOT: MATADORS, Matty the Matador

16. Impacted Majors
The following four (4) impacted business majors admit applicants to the pre- major program based on their GPA*: 1. Business - Accountancy 2. Business - Finance: Financial Analysis 3. Business - Finance: Financial Planning 4. Business - Finance: Insurance
The following impacted majors and their options admit applicants directly to the
major program based on their GPA.* 5. Biology B.A. and B.S. (new) 6. Cinema and Television Arts 7. Communication Studies (new) 8. Health Sciences majors (new):
Health Administration
Public Health
Radiologic Sciences
9. Kinesiology 10. Psychology
Applicants to the following impacted major are required to pass an audition: 11. Music 

17. CSU Northridge 40,131 students Research opportunities in:
Anthropology
Biology
Cancer Research
Geology
Robotics Laboratories
Unique majors: Deaf studies; Urban Studies; Accountancy LA LB DH N

18. CSU Northridge Most Popular:
Business, Biology, Liberal Studies, Psychology, Cinema & Television Arts, Music & Communication Studies
Ranks 5th in the nation producing students with Master’s degrees that go on for Phd’s
International students that have attended a college or university in the U.S. and have completed English 1 with a grade of C or higher.

19. CSU Los Angeles AKA: CAL STATE LA
LOCATION: Couple of miles away from DTLA
MASCOT: GOLDEN EAGLES

20. Impacted Majors Biology (effective Fall 2014)
Business Administration (Accounting) (effective Fall 2014)
Business Administration (Management) (effective Fall 2014)
Business Administration (Marketing Management) (effective Fall 2014)
Child Development (impaction status discontinued, effective Fall 2016)
Criminal Justice (effective Fall 2012)
Nursing (effective Fall 2012)
Psychology (effective Fall 2011)
Social Work (effective Fall 2012)
Program impaction means that the number of applications from fully eligible students to a designated major far exceeds the number of spaces available in that major. However, students can still be admitted to the major if they meet the supplementary admission criteria.

21. CSU Los Angeles 24,488 students
Faculty members have received the CSU’s Outstanding Professor award more often that any other university in the system
Unique programs: Fire Protection Administration, Aviation Administration, Urban Learning

22. CSU Los Angeles Most Popular Majors:
Child Development, Criminal Justice, Social Work, CIS
94% of classes have 50 or fewer students
F-1 Visa Students must complete 3 yrs. full-time where English is language of instruction to waive TOEFL

23. CSU Dominguez Hills AKA Cal state DH
Location: Carson, 405 South 20 miles from SMC
Mascot: Toros (translates to Bulls)

24. CSU Dominguez Hills 14,635 students
Home of the National Sports Training Center
Serves as home to major-league soccer’s L.A., Galaxy, and as a primary training center for top amateur and professional athletes in soccer, tennis, track and field, cycling, baseball and softball
Have unique internship opportunities.
Ex. Major: Business Administration B.S. Sports, Entertainment & Hospitality Concentration 

25. CSU Dominguez Hills Unique programs:
Cytotechnology, Medical Technology, Athletic Training, Television Arts, Audio Recording, Electronic Music Synthesis
Sightotechnolgy- study of the cells. Identifying abnormalities
Waive TOEFL by completing at least three years full-time where English is the principal language of instruction

26. CSU Long Beach 4:44 video AKA: Cal State LB
LOCATION: Real close to the beach and Orange County
MASCOT: Prospector Pete

27. Impacted Campus All majors are impacted!
7 Colleges
College of the Arts
College of Business Administration
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Health & Human Services
College of Liberal Arts
College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
All majors are impacted!
Some majors require 3.0+ GPA and GE Certification

28. CSU Long Beach 36,809 students
Nationally acclaimed university dance facility
Most Popular Majors:
Art-Graphic Design; Film & Electronic Arts; Radiation Therapy (F); Kinesiology, with options in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work
Admitted in the fall only and must attend full-time
Will waive TOEFL if English 1 completed with minimum “C” grade

29. San Diego State 2:18 video AKA: SDSU (student experiences)
LOCATION: 15 minute drive from DTSD, beaches, airport
More residential, campus oriented social scene
MASCOT: Aztecs

30. Impacted Campus All majors are impacted! Required GPA by major
7 Colleges
College of Arts & Letters
College of Health & Human Services
College of Business Administration
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts
College of Sciences
All majors are impacted!
Required GPA by major
Average GPA of transfer applicants for Fall 2015 was 3.24
Waive TOEFL by completing at least three years full-time where English is the principal language of instruction

31. San Diego State Campus of 34,254 High demand majors:
Biology and Microbiology, Business, Communications, CS, Criminal Justice, English, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, Journalism, Kinesiology, Liberal Studies, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology, TV, Film & New Media Production, Sociology

32. San Francisco State AKA: SFSU Mascot: Gators
Location: residential area of SF, one mile from the beach in San Francisco

33. Many Majors Impacted All but 3 majors!
Suggested 3.00 GPA or higher in all transfer work
All majors are impacted! (note previously was on slide but based on 10/20/16 info the campus is not impacted)

34. San Francisco State 30,256 students
Yahoo ranked as one of the most wired campuses in the U.S.
High demand majors:
Business, Psychology, CS, Biology, Radio & TV, English, Cinema, Art, Kinesiology, Journalism, Hospitality Management, International Relations
Wired- tech support, e-learning
applauded for excellent tech support and student services, web-friendly institution, much technology access

35. San Francisco State
Home to U.S.’s largest multimedia studies program and the only College of Ethnic Studies
Credit-earning internships are requirements for most majors
Housing can be scarce and expensive
Will waive TOEFL if English 1 completed with minimum “C” grade

36. Check Out Additional CSUs
CSUMentor.edu
‘Explore Campuses’

37. Final Tips CSU Mentor Website Application Filing Status Report
ASSIST.ORG
SMC.EDU/TRANSFER
College Fair
CSUN DAY
CSU Workshops
Reps on Campus
Supplemental Applications
Visit Campus
Meet with Campus Reps
Career Center