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The California State University • Each Campus is unique (separately accredited) • CSU campuses have distinct student populations and programs Admissions Requirements • The basic admissions requirements include: • High school “A-G” college prep courses • Grades and test scores • Graduation from high school College Preparatory Pattern a) b) c) d) e) f) g) U.S. History or U.S. History and Government, and Social Science English Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra ll) Science with Lab (CSU requires one Biological Science and one Physical Science) Language other than English (two years of same language) Visual and Performing Arts (A single yearlong approved course) Electives 2 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 2 years 1 year 1 year _______________________________________________ Comprehensive a-g pattern of college preparatory study - 15 Units Grade Point Average • The high school GPA is based upon grades earned in all approved college preparatory courses taken in the 10th, 11th and 12th grade. Initial decision can be made on 10th and 11th grades. Tests & Scores • The CSU accepts the SAT or ACT. • CSU examines only Critical Reading and Math portions of SAT. • If a student submits multiple score reports the highest score earned in each single sub score of the examination is used. • Example: • 1st time: 500 M + 600 CR= 1100 • 2nd time: 550 M + 550 CR= 1100 • CSU total = 550 M + 600 CR= 1150 Eligibility Index GPA ACT SAT GPA ACT SAT 2.95 11 540 2.45 21 940 2.90 12 580 2.40 22 980 2.85 13 620 2.35 23 1020 2.80 14 660 2.30 24 1060 2.75 15 700 2.25 25 1100 2.70 16 740 2.20 26 1140 2.65 17 780 2.15 27 1180 2.60 18 820 2.10 28 1220 2.55 19 860 2.05 29 1260 2.50 20 900 2.00 30 1300 Non-Impacted Campuses for Freshman • • • • • • • Bakersfield Channel Islands Dominguez Hills East Bay Maritime Academy Monterey Bay Stanislaus www.csumentor.edu CSUMentor is an electronic outreach, pre-admission, admission and financial aid program that is available to students via the Internet. Creating a CSUMentor Account You are required to create a CSUMentor account if you are interested in accessing all of the links or applying online. Important Dates • Application Priority Filing Period: • October 1st – November 30th • Last Date to Take SAT: December 3rd (Nov 5th registration deadline) • Last Date to Take ACT: December 10th (Nov 4th registration deadline) Senior Tips: • Find a campus that best fits you and take a campus tour! Attend Preview Days. • Apply early • Go to a Financial Aid Workshop with your parents • Remember that when you are admitted it is provisional. Senioritis is NOT your friend! www.calstate.edu