CAL STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OVERVIEW

OUTREACH, RECRUITMENT & ORIENTATION CAL STATE FULLERTON OBJECTIVES

❖ Provide an overview of the 23 campuses within the CSU system

❖ Identify and highlight differences between the CSU campuses

❖ Review requirements needed for admissions to CSU campuses WHERE ARE THE CAL MISSION STATES? To provide high-quality and affordable education to the residents of California and prepare students for the workforce.

23 Campuses 480,000 Students CSU REGIONAL OVERVIEW

Northern Central Southern

❖ Bakersfield ❖ Chanel Islands ❖ Northridge ❖ Chico ❖ Sacramento ❖ Fresno ❖ Dominguez Hills ❖ Pomona ❖ East Bay ❖ San Francisco ❖ Monterey Bay ❖ Fullerton ❖ San Bernardino ❖ Humboldt ❖ San Jose ❖ San Luis Obispo ❖ Long Beach ❖ San Diego ❖ Maritime Academy❖ Sonoma ❖ Stanislaus ❖ Los Angeles ❖ San Marcos Bachelor’s Degree (B.A., B.S.)

Master’s Degree (M.A., M.S., MBA, M.Ed.) CSU DEGREES AT A Doctoral Programs (Ed.D., DNP, DPT, Ph.D.) GLANCE

Credential Programs (Single, Multiple, Special Ed, Clear, Tier II) LARGEST FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM IN U.S. 50% .

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1 IN 10 EMPLOYEES IN CA IS A CSU GRADUATE Admission Requirements

❖ High School Diploma

❖ Take SAT/ACT

❖ Complete A-G Coursework

❖ Meet Eligibility Index ELIGIBILITY INDEX

SAT SAT = 2900 ACT = 694

English Evidence Based Reading Math and Writing SAT = 3600 Reading Math ACT = 866= 694 Science Essay (optional) Writing (optional)

(*GPA x 200) + (ACT Composite Score x 10) (*GPA x 800) + SAT EBRW + SAT Math

*GPA = A-G Courses in the 10th-11th (Determines Eligibility) and 12th grade (Maintains Eligibility) ✓ Honors, AP, IB courses accepted with a max cap of 8 points added to GPA CAMPUS IMPACTION

Campus Impacted in CSU Eligibility Impaction all programs • Bakersfield • Chico • Fresno • Channel Island • Humboldt • Fullerton • Dominguez Hills • Los Angeles • Long Beach • East Bay • Monterey Bay • San Diego • Maritime • Northridge • San Jose Academy • Pomona • San Luis Obispo • Stanislaus • Sacramento • San Bernardino • San Francisco • San Marcos • Sonoma

Campus Impaction: • More applications received than there are seats available

• Higher bar set for admissions requirements

• Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee admissions to the CSU of your choice CAMPUS IMPACTION LOCAL AREA Local admissions area freshmen and transfer students will need to present a strong academic record, with appropriate courses and grades and good SAT or ACT scores (FTF only). Local area freshman applicants are high school graduates in Orange County, Chino, Corona/Norco, Walnut, Whittier, and Alvord School Districts. Local area transfer applicants come from community colleges in Orange County.

Cal State Fullerton is impacted as a campus and across all majors. We are impacted for First Time Freshmen and Upper Division Transfer Students. APPLICATION WINDOW OCTOBER 1st – NOVEMBER 30th

www.calstate.edu/apply EXPLORING CAMPUSES & MAJORS COST OVERVIEW

Institution Average Tuition Cost Cal State(CSU) $6,700 University of California (UC) $13,500 Community College $1,500 Private University $33,500

*This is the average cost of annual tuition (not including food, books, or housing) SCHOLARSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL AID GRANTS LOANS FEDERAL WORK STUDY

APPLICATION WINDOW OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS October 1st – March 2nd Finaid.org FAFSA Fast WEB www.fafsa.ed.gov College Net College Board Scholarship Search CAL DREAM ACT dream.csac.ca.gov A CLOSER LOOK AT CSUF WHERE IS CAL STATE 252 Acres FULLERTON? 31 Buildings 8 Colleges NORTH ORANGE COUNTY 109 Programs 26 miles from Los Angeles,

21 miles from nearby beaches FIRST TIER RECORD HIGH Of Top National GRADUATION RATE Universities 62% Our graduate rate rose to 62% in 2015 - the highest in CSUF history. NO. 1 IN CALIFORNIA Cal State Fullerton has the SECOND-LOWEST & NO. 2 IN THE NATION PERCENTAGE of graduates among top colleges and universities with among regional awarding bachelor’s degrees to universities in the West. Hispanics.

36% HIGHER EARNINGS NO. 6 IN THE NATION As just one assessment of student outcomes, for baccalaureate degrees awarded CSUF graduates earn more than the national to underrepresented students. average CAMPUS RESOURCES

ACADEMIC & PERSONAL SAFETY & HEALTH DEVELOPMENT • Student Health Center • Academic Advising Center • Counseling and • Writing Center Psychology Services • University Learning Center • Student Recreation

• Career Center Center c • Diversity Initiatives & • University Police Identity Based Centers • Veteran Resource Center • Transfer Center CAMPUS RESOURCES

STUDENT LIFE STUDENT CAREERS • Over 350 Clubs & • Associated Students, Inc. Organizations • On Campus Jobs • NCAA Division I Athletics • Internships • Brand New Titan Student Union • Mentoring • Live Performances/Concerts • Research Opportunities • Housing & Residential • Student Recreation Center Engagement • University Police VISIT CAMPUSES CONTACT US OUTREACH, RECRUITMENT & ORIENTATION 657.278.2086 [email protected] www.fullerton.edu/oro

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