1. The California State University
Gina Geck
Associate Director, Admissions & Student Recruitment
Sonoma State University

2. • Each Campus
is Unique
• CSU campuses
have distinct
student
populations and
programs

3. The CSU System
• Largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable
university systems in the country
• Gateway institution for majority of students seeking a
baccalaureate education in California, and for those who
seek professional training such as teachers, nurses,
social workers, and engineers
• Hands on learning preparing students to successfully
enter the workforce
• CSU system awards more than half of the bachelor's
degrees and a third of the master's degrees granted in
California

4. What can I study at the CSU?
• Radio/Television Film • Dairy Science
• Business • Education
• Dance • Hotel Restaurant
• Engineering - Theme Management
Park • Kinesiology
• Interior Design • Computer Gaming &
• Fire Protection Design
Administration • Music Industry & Tech.

5. Admissions Requirements
• The basic admissions requirements include:
• High school “a-g” college prep courses
• GPA-from a-g courses
• Test Scores-SAT or ACT

6. A-G College Preparatory Pattern
a) U.S. History or U.S. History and Government, 2 years
and Social Science
b) English 4 years
c) Mathematics 3 years
(Algebra, Geometry, Algebra ll)
d) Science with Lab 2 years
(CSU requires one Biological Science and
one Physical Science)
e) Language other than English 2 years
(two years of same language)
f) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year
(A single yearlong approved course)
g) Electives 1 year

7. Grade Point Average
• The high school GPA is based upon grades earned in all
a-g approved college preparatory courses taken in the
10th, 11th and 12th grade. Initial decision can be made on
10th and 11th 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.

8. Tests & Scores
• The CSU accepts the SAT or ACT.
• CSU only looks at Critical Reading and Math portion
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

9. Eligibility Index
• GPA x 800 + SAT =
• (GPA x 200) + (10 x ACT) =
• Minimum CSU Eligibility for non impacted
campuses is 2900 SAT or 694 ACT

10. Admission to Impacted Campuses
• 16 campuses for Fall 2013 admissions, changes
each year.
• Competitive Eligibility Index
• Use of deadlines & policies to shape enrollment
• Best advice: High GPA, test scores, be
organized and on top of deadlines!

11. Admit Using CSU Eligibility
• Bakersfield
• Channel Islands
• Dominguez Hills
• East Bay
• Maritime Academy
• Monterey Bay
• Stanislaus

12. Impacted Campuses
• San Luis Obispo* • Pomona
• San Diego* • Sacramento
• San Jose* • San Bernardino
• Fullerton* • San Francisco
• Long Beach* • San Marcos
• Chico • Los Angeles
• Fresno • Northridge
• Humboldt • Sonoma

13. Transferring To The CSU
• Upper Division Transfer Students must meet the
following criteria:
• 60 transferable units
• 30 units of GE
• Speech, English Comp, Critical Thinking & Math

14. Associate Degree for Transfer
• A Degree With A Guarantee
adegreewithaguarantee.com
• Guarantees Admissions to CSU if complete an
AAT/AST and meet CSU Transfer Requirements
• Receive GPA Bump
• Guarantees graduation from CSU in as little as 60
units
• How it works
• Meet with community college advisor
• Select AAT/AST major
• Apply to CSU during appropriate application cycle

15. We’re Still a Bargain
Tuition $4,721 - $6,780
Books $1,800 per year
Housing $7,114 - $15,936
Transportation $1,300
Personal $3,114
TOTAL $18,049 - $28,930

16. CHOOSING THE RIGHT CAMPUS
• MAJOR
• Cal Poly Slo: No Undeclared
• Maritime: Specialized Majors In Marine
Tech/Business
• Architecture/Ag/Engineering
• SIZE
• Small, Monterey, Sonoma, Humboldt,
Stanislaus
• Medium, Chico, Cal Poly Slo, Sacramento
• Large, San Diego, Long Beach
• LOCATION
• Rural, Chico, Humboldt, Stanislaus
• Urban, San Francisco, Cal State La, Fullerton

17. CHOOSING THE RIGHT CAMPUS
• HOUSING
• Commuter: Sacramento,
Fullerton
• Residential: Sonoma, Chico,
SLO, Humboldt
• CAMPUS LIFE
• Athletics
• Campus Organizations
• PHYSICAL VISIT
• Campus Tours

18. Important Dates
• Application Priority Filing Period:
• October 1st – November 30th
• FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid Priority
Deadline:
• January 1st – March 2nd
• Decision Day- May 1st

19. Final Tips:
• Apply early
• Stay on top of emails, check your portals
• Remember that when you are admitted it is provisional
(you have to complete your last semester of high
school and still meet the admissions requirements)!
• Take a campus tour!

20. www.calstate.edu