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

2. Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

3. Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

4. Important Application Dates
May 31, 2017 – Was the last day to submit an
application on CSUMentor
August 1, 2017 – Spring 2018 (for limited programs accepting applications only)
October 1, 2017 – Fall (begins the cycle)
Currently accepting applications for late fall 2017 in Credentials, Grad (HCM)
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5. Please be Patient
We are still in the process of designing our application with our partner. What we show you today may change between now and October.
We will continue to update this presentation and provide updates as the application progresses
Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

6. Agenda Scope of the Project What Students Need to Apply
New Application Process Overview
First-time Freshmen
Transfer
Graduate
Questions and Answers
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7. No More….. Applying to Individual Campuses
Figuring out which application to complete
Separate EOP Application
Asking applicants to calculate their Overall GPA
Asking applicants for information that is in CMP (formerly UC Doorways) or ASSIST
Asking applicants to request ACT and SAT test scores for other CSU campuses
Jesus starts here, do it.
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8. New Terminology/Resources
Calstate.edu/apply: CSU Online Application for Admission (formerly CSUMentor.edu)
Quadrants: The four parts of the application (Personal Info., Academic History, Supporting Info., Program Materials)
Tiles: Sections of each quadrant
Profile: About the applicant, e.g. Questions about applicant level-FTF, Transfer, Graduate; major desired, Veteran status, etc.
Program: The major desired, e.g. Biology, History
Cal State Apply ID (“CAS ID”): CSU Apply applicant ID number
Cal State Apply support : Technical issues, e.g. forgot password (857) online chat functionality
CaliforniaColleges.edu: College planning tool. Formerly utilized within CSUMentor
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9. What Applicants Need to Apply
Unofficial Transcripts
Test Scores
Annual Income (parent’s if dependent)
Social Security Number
Citizenship Status (Including parents’ if dependent)
IDs –
Freshmen – California Statewide ID
Transfer – CCCID and Campus ID
Method of Payment
EOP
Parents’ Employment Background
Recommender Information
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10. Email Received after Account Creation
Create Account
Received after Account Creation
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11. Profile Questions FTF w/o College Course Work
FTF w/ College Course Work
Associate Degree for Transfer
Lower Division Transfer
Upper Division Transfer
Credential
2nd Bachelors Degree
Master’s or Higher
Certificate
Returning Student
Campus Attended
ID (Optional)
Veteran
International
Attended a college in the United States
Information answered here will drive the logic-based questions applicants will see. Selecting a program (major) will lead the applicant to the 4 quadrants.
Renee
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12. Select Academic Level
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13. Add Programs/Majors Renee
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14. Application Dashboard
Undergraduate brief overview of that major/program.
Graduates it will be the supplemental program application.
The ability to upload supporting documentation may be available to corresponding quadrants. For example, Veterans will now be able to load their DD214. (Report of Transfer or Discharge)
Renee
CSU
Application
Campus Questions
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15. Complete Application Tiles Renee
Quadrant
Question Block
U.S. Address Validation
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16. Citizenship/Residency Information
None=AB-540
Non-Resident= International 16
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17. 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”
Example of if-then logic
Renee
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18. EOP Application Example of if-then logic
Switch to live EOP application
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19. EOP Application Example of if-then logic
Switch to live EOP application
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20. Test Results Changes
AP/CLEP/IB – Applicants will be able to select the test and
scores and enter the date taken
ACT Scores
Regardless of the school code used scores will be shared with all CSUs that the applicant applied
SAT Scores
Encourage students to use the CSU Institution Code – 3594
If sent to one CSU will be shared with all campuses the applicant applied
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21. First-time Freshmen Coursework Entry Add High schools
Enter Coursework by grade level and term
Select from UC CMP* courses for their CA High School
Enter grade they received for each course
Will use CMP data to determine course honor type
AP and Honors
Courses will be matched to a-g
Applicant can review and make adjustments
A-G Semesters will be tabulated
GPA will be calculated
*University of California A – G Course Management Portal (Formerly Doorways)
Current CSUMentor.edu HS Planner users will be notified about change to utilize CaliforniaColleges.edu to provide a HS Planner and more (e.g. support from middle school to college).
**Make sure your transcript abbreviation are correct in UC CMP. Ex. Transcript :ENG 1 FALL P CMP: ENG 1 FALL P OR AP-HUM GEO is it Human Geology or Human Geography
You can add up to 5 high schools that may have been attended.
Ben
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22. High School Planner
Partnering with CaliforniaColleges.edu to provide HS Planner and more..
California Colleges.edu to Cal State Apply Integration
Will be able to push some bio/demo data and HS Coursework
Provide support for Middle School to College Students and Parents
Increased state funding has allowed CCs to increase staff and provide support statewide
New CCGI Application launched June 19, 2017
CSUMentor.edu HS Planner users notified about change
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23. College, Career & Financial Planning
Students can research colleges, majors, and careers, take career assessments, and more, and save their work to a digital portfolio called, My Plan.
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24. Academic Planner - CCGI
Students with accounts can develop high school course plans. They select courses from those approved for their high school on the Course Management Portal (CMP) and/or manually enter courses.
CCGI – California College Guidance Initiative
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25. Academic Planner on CaliforniaColleges.edu
Adding courses to the Academic Planner takes three simple steps.
Step 1
Click on a plus sign in any of the subject areas
Step 2
Select a course from the CMP dropdown or manually enter a course. Add term information and status. Click Submit.
Step 3
View the course in your Academic Planner!
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26. Transfer Coursework Entry
All College Coursework will be entered by term
Will use ASSIST data for entry of CCC Courses
Golden Four will be initially determined by ASSIST data
When entering the school you have attended possible matching selections will appear. Based selection additional questions will needed to be filled for e.g. degree completion, school term, and dates of attendance.
Will open in January to allow applicants to
Update Fall Grades
Update Spring courses
Applicants will be notified
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27. Coursework & GE Entry
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28. Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Applicants
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29. Add Programs/Majors ADT Message
When Applicant chooses a non-similiar major
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30. Graduate
If then logic. Once a selection is made the additional question will appear.
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31. Credential Application
Memorandum of Understanding Acknowledgment
Internship Interest
Credential Academic Preparation
Subject Matter Competency Acknowledgement
CSET Test 1( if attempted)
Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST)/ Acknowledgement
Tuberculosis Clearance
Certificate of Clearance
Early (Pre-program) Field Experience
Personal Narrative
The slide reviews the list of the topics that the applicant will need, in accordance to Credential admission requirements.
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32. The applicant can submit the list of materials or choose to not add any documents at the time (if applicable). ***Not sure if it would be considered official or unofficial.
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33. Quadrant four provides a brief description of the program and additional questions (if applicable). The quadrant can be modified based on program versus tile seven in Personal information, due it being standard all across the CSU’s.
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34. 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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35. 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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36. Want to become familiar with Cal State Apply?
Test Environment Available
May be down at some points for updates
Copied from production system periodically
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37. Applicant Support
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38. Extended Support During Peak Periods
o October 1 ‐ November 17
Monday – Friday 5:00 AM– 6:30 PM PT
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT
o November 18 – 19
               8:00 am – 11:00 pm PT
o Week of Thanksgiving (Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd)
               5:00 am – 11:00 pm PST
o Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 23
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM PT
o November
5:00 AM – 11:00 PM PT
o Last Day to Apply:  November 30
               5:00 AM – 2:00 AM PT (Deadline to submit application is midnight)
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39. Summary & Next Steps Walked through parts of the application
Learned new features and terminology
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40. Testing Link: https://calstateplayground. uat. liaisoncas
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