CSU Mentor Tutorial 2015-2016

Presented by Veronica Hartmann Outreach Counselor University Outreach

One Application For all 23 Campuses

www.csumentor.edu

October 1 – November 30

Before you begin…. • Allow yourself at least 1-2 hours to complete the

application • Social Security Number (if you have one) • Estimation of annual family income if applying for fee

waiver or EOP • SAT or ACT test results (if taken prior) or dates you

plan to take the test • Print a copy of your unofficial transcript • Print a copy of your high-school’s A-G list

www.ucop.edu/doorways • Consider which campuses you want to apply to!

(GPA x 200) + (10 x ACT Composite Score)

(GPA x 800) + SAT Score

SAT SAT Minimum Eligible Index

2900

ACT Minimum Eligible Index

694

CSU Minimum Eligibility Index

CSU Impaction Campus Impaction: A campus receives more eligible applications in the initial filing period than there are enrollment spaces available for the class level (freshman or upper division transfer).

Campuses fall into 3 categories: • Admit using CSU eligibility • Campus impaction (freshman/transfer) • Impacted in all programs (all majors)

Admit Using CSU Eligibility

Campus Impaction Impacted in all Programs

Fall 2014 CSU Impacted Campuses

Subject to Change

Bakersfield Channel Islands Dominguez Hills East Bay Maritime Academy Stanislaus 6 campuses

Chico Fresno Humboldt Los Angeles Monterey Bay Northridge Pomona Sacramento San Bernardino San Francisco San Marcos Sonoma 12 Campuses

Fullerton Long Beach San Diego San Jose San Luis Obispo 5 campuses

www.ucop.edu/doorways

A 2 Years: US History & Social Science

B 4 Years: English

C 3 Years: Mathematics (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)

D 2 Years: Science with a Lab (biological and physical science)

E 2 Years: Language other than English

F 1 Year: Visual & Performing Arts

G 1 Year: 1 year selected from the UC “A-G” list

A-G Subject Requirements

Students must receive a “C” or better in all A-G courses

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. All self-reported and senior year grades are verified in final transcripts.

• CSU will award honors points in the GPA calculation for up to 8

semester courses taken in 11th and 12th grade. No honors points are awarded for grades of D and F.

• Seniors can earn or fall out of eligibility through senior year

academic performance.

Make sure to take the SAT/ACT by the last test date accepted by campus: • CSUF Last Test Date | December • San Diego State Last Test Date | November

Send your SAT test scores to: CSUMentor 3594 This sends your SAT test scores to all 23 campuses using only 1

score report

SAT

www.csumentor.edu

Creating An Account

Returning users login

Forgot your username and/or password?

Click to create an account

Create An Account • Unique Email Account Required

– Use email addresses like Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc.

• Username must be unique – New automated system to check if username is

available – Username suggestions are provided to user if

desired username is taken

Finding CSU Application Under the “apply”

tab

Apply tab

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

Important Info

Side Menu Bar • Check Marks: Completed screens • Skip to Another Screen: Go to another screen without saving • HELP Video: Link to new online video tutorial

• Instructions for this Screen: Text instructions for any screen of

the application

• Quick link to Student Support page for assistance on completing the application

• Save This Screen: Will save the information that has been

inputted on the screen

Screen 1 – Enrollment Information Application Information • Term Apply for • Main campus/Off-campus (Depending upon the campus, this question may or may not appear on the application.)

• Intended Major • Degree Objective • Credential Objective • Campus Housing (Depending upon the campus, this question may or may not appear on the application.)

Entry Status • Graduating HS Senior with

or without college credit

Previous Application • Last Applied • Last Attended

Screen 1 – Campus Authorization Information

Screen 2 – Name and Address

• Name(s) – Full Name – Other Names

• Current Mailing Address – International

state/province • Permanent Address • Contact Information

– Phone Numbers – E-mail Address

Screen 3 – Personal Information Applicant Information

– Social Security Number • Confirm SSN • If not available, leave

blank – California Statewide

Student ID – Date of Birth – Gender – Foster Youth, Orphan or

Ward of the Court question

– Place of Birth – Citizenship

Military Information Optional Information

– NCAA Sports – Fee Waiver or EOP

Applicant • Parents’ Education • Family Income

Screen 4 – CA State Residency Information

Screen 5 – Demographic Information

Screen 6 – High School Information

Current or Last High School Attended

– High School Information – Graduation, GED Date or

checkbox, if neither Other High Schools attended • Test Information

– Entries for SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS and PTE

– EAP scores Release to CSU campus

Enter SAT or ACT test scores(s) and date(s) take OR

will be taken

TOEFL Scores Non-native speakers

of English

Screen 7 – College Information • Current, Previous and Planned Colleges Attended

– 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 (AP Credit, etc.)

Screen 8 & 9 – High School Preparation

High School GPA Calculation Self Reported

Enter “A-G” courses taken in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades

CSU will award honors points in the GPA calculation for up to 8 semester courses taken in 11th and 12th grade.

No honors points are awarded for grades of D and F.

Screen 10 – College Courses (if applicable)

• College Courses in Progress – List courses

• College Courses Planned – List courses

• CSU General Education Requirements – List A1, A2, A3, and

B4 courses

Screen 11 – Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

Screen 12 – Fee Waiver

• Application Fee Waiver – Only complete once – Financial Information – Now available for

students who meet requirements of AB540

Sample: Fee Waiver Denied

Sample: Fee Waiver Granted

Screen 13 – Review Your Application

Payment Options • Credit Cards

– Visa – MasterCard

• Check / E-Checks or Money Order • Fee Waiver

– Option only if granted – Apply only once for all CSU Campuses – Applies all academic year – Now available for AB 540 students

Separate Application for EOP Step 1: Online EOP applications can be started AFTER submitting an online application to a CSU campus first

Step 2: To submit the separate EOP application, go to CSU Mentor Apply Online, then click link to apply for EOP online. Please note, you will need to submit two letters of recommendation

Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2014: Apply for admission at csumentor.edu

February 2, 2015: Official SAT/ACT scores must be received

March 2, 2015 : Financial Aid application due

March 20, 2015 : Submit 7th semester transcripts

April 11, 2015 : Welcome to Cal State Fullerton Day

May 1, 2015 : Accepting Admission and Enrollment Deposit

May 2, 2015 : Last day to take ELM/EPT placement exams

May 14, 2015 : Last day to register for NSO (by 5pm)

July 15, 2015 : Official high school transcript must be received

CSUF Fall 2015 Deadlines

Need Help with the Application?

Forgot Password or your Username? Having trouble with your account? XAP Technical Support

1-800-GO-TO-XAP Support@CSUMentor.edu

Veronica Hartmann

(657) 278-2724 vhartmann@fullerton.edu