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Creating An Account
Returning users login
Forgot your username
and/or password?
Click to create an account
Create An Account – Screen 1
Suggestions
Create An Account – Screen 2
Issues with Screen 2:
 International Postal Code:
This question is only required
if your address is outside the
United States of America.
 Telephone Numbers: Make
sure to format your telephone
numbers correctly to avoid
errors.
 Not Required: “How did you
hear about CSUMentor”?
Create An Account – Screen 3
Account successfully created!
Application Manager
To start an application.
To complete additional
applications to other CSU
campuses, you only have
to complete the first
screen of
each application.
To resume an application.
To view submitted applications.
Completing the 2015-16
Online Application
Fall 2015 Applications are open as of
October 1, 2014
 All screens must be completed in order to
submit your application
 Payment type must be selected
 Be sure to check Application Filing Status
report to learn when campuses close
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Introduction Screen
Campus notice
To begin the application click on the
“Begin Application” button at the button
of the introduction screen.
You must scroll down the screen
to view the button.
Online Tutorial
Each header bar
will also have a
link to the online
tutorial via the
“Play” button.
Only videos
pertinent to this
section will play
You can navigate to
other parts of the
video using the
menu on the right of
the video.
Side Menu Bar of Application
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Push Pin: Current page
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Check Marks: Completed screens
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Skip & Jump to: Go to another screen without saving
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Quick link to Introduction page of campus
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HELP Movies: Link to new online video tutorial
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Instructions: Text instructions for any screen of the application
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Quick link to Student Support page for assistance on completing the
application
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Quick link to Application Manager
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SAVE: Will save the information that has been inputted on the
screen
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LOG OFF: Log off the application and the CSUMentor site
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SUBMIT: To submit the completed application (appears only when
application is ready for submission)
Screen 1 – Enrollment Information
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Application Information
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Term Apply for
 Main campus/Off-campus
(Depending upon the campus, this question may or
may not appear on the application.)
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Intended Major
 Degree Objective
 Credential Objective
 Campus Housing
(Depending upon the campus, this question may or
may not appear on the application.)
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Entry Status
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Graduating HS Senior with
or without college credit
Previous Application
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Last Applied
Last Attended
Main/Off Campus Question
Without
With
Entry Status Options for Applicants
Screen 2 – Name and Address
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Name(s)
 Full
Name
 Other Names
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Current Mailing
Address
 International
state/province
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Permanent Address
Contact Information
 Phone
Numbers
 E-mail Address
Screen 3 – Personal Information
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Applicant Information
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Social Security Number
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Confirm SSN
California Statewide
Student ID added
(optional)
Date of Birth
Gender
Ward of the court question
added
Residence
Place of Birth
Military Information
Optional Information
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NCAA Sports
Parents’ Education
Family Income
If yes, then treated like
independent student
This screen
determines
application fee
waiver eligibility.
Screen 4 – CA State Residency Information
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Residency Status
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Your responses to the
following questions are
required to make a
preliminary assessment
of your residency status
for admission and tuition
purposes. The campus
may request additional
information prior to
making a final residence
determination.
If determined to be a minor student, the system will ask about
their parent’s residency in California
If determined to be an adult student, the system will ask about
their residency in California
Screen 5 – Demographic Information
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Demographic
Information
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Required to conform
with federal
requirements to report
race and ethnicity.
This is required…
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Question 1a is
required for all
applicants.
If applicant
responds “yes”,
question 1b will be
required.
If applicant
responds “No” or
“Decline to State”,
question 1b will not
be required.
This is required…
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Question 2, required
for all applicants
Applicants can pick
one from each
category, if
applicable.
Otherwise, select
“Decline to State”
Question 3, required
for all applicants
Screen 6 – High School Information
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Current or Last High
School Attended
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High School Information
Graduation, GED Date or
checkbox, if neither
Other High Schools
attended
Test Information
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Entries for SAT, ACT,
TOEFL, IELTS and PTE
 EAP
scores
Students should click box!
Release to CSU campus
Click on the “Add” button
to select your High School.
You can search by
a CEEB code.
Taft CEEB code: 053806
Students can pull UC
A-G list courses for
up to 4 additional
high schools besides
graduating high
school
Enter test taken or will be taken
Non-native speakers
of English
Screen 7 – College Information
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Current, Previous
and Planned
Colleges Attended
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Enter the names and
locations of all current,
previous and planned
colleges and universities
even if no coursework was
completed. Begin with the
last institution attended.
Advanced Standing
Credit
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All students except
Graduating High School
Senior with no college
credit
Click on “Edit”
to modify any
college
information
inputted.
Click on “Add a College”
to add your college.
Click on Trash
Can to delete
college
information
inputted.
Adding a College
You can search by
a CEEB code.
If you can not locate your school on the list, call 1-800-GO-TO-XAP.
Screen 8 – High School Preparation 1
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Social Science
 2-Years
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English
 4-Years
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Mathematics
 3-Years
Click “Add … Course”
to enter a course.
Click “Edit” to
modify a course.
Click Trash Can to
delete a course.
Select from the
Course List. This
list contains your
school’s actual
courses.
If class is not in
drop down
menu select
“Other” and
type in the class.
Click “add course” to
save the course.
Warning for Missing
Coursework
Screen 9 – High School Preparation 2
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Laboratory Science
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Language Other Than
English
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2-Years in same the
language
Visual/Performing Arts
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1-Year Biological Science
with laboratory (D1)
1-Year Physical Science
with laboratory (D2)
1-Year
College Preparatory
Elective
GPA Calculation
Self Reported
Links to CSUMentor GPA Calculator
Additional A-G Courses
Screen 10 – College Courses
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College Courses
in Progress
 List
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College Courses
Planned
 List
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courses
courses
CSU General
Education
Requirements
 List
A1, A2, A3,
and B4 courses
Click “Add
a Course”
to enter a
course
Click “Edit” to
modify a
course
Click Trash
Can to
delete a
course
Select Course
from
Course List
Click “add course” to
save the course.
Screen 11 – EOP
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Educational
Opportunity
Program (EOP)
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New EOP&S Fee
Waiver Transfer
Students that are
enrolled in
EOP&S
Screen 12 – Fee Waiver
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Application Fee Waiver
 Only
complete once
 Financial Information
 Calculation of Fee
Waiver
Sample: Fee Waiver Granted
Sample: Fee Waiver Denied
Screen 13 – Review Your Application
Click to submit your application!
Payment Options
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Credit Cards
 Visa
 MasterCard
Check / E-Checks or Money Order
 Fee Waiver
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 Option
only if granted
 Apply only once for all CSU Campuses
 Applies all academic year
Selecting A Payment
Sample: Check or Credit Card
Sample: Fee Waiver
Instructions on how and where
to send your check are on the
following screen.
Application
Submitted!
Separate Application for EOP
Online EOP applications can be started
only AFTER submitting an online
application to a CSU campus first
To apply for EOP online,
Go to Apply Online, then click
link to apply for EOP online.