The California State University

• Each Campusis 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 Patterna) U.S. History or U.S. History and Government,

and Social Science

b) English

c) Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra ll)

d) Science with Lab (CSU requires one Biological Science and one Physical Science)

e) Language other than English (two years of same language)

f) Visual and Performing Arts (A single yearlong approved course)

g) 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