CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Application WorkshopOctober 16, 2013

Presented byGlendie Domingo, AACE AdvisorShannon Paras, JHS Counselor

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Things you need to complete the CSU Application

• Synergy Course History• Social Security Number (if you have one)• Tax forms

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Application Manager

Apply Online- New Application

To begin the application click on the“Begin Application” button at the bottom of the introduction screen.

You must scroll down the screen to view the button.

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

Entry Status

Who has “college credit”?- Have taken and passed a course through Skyline or other Community

College(s) with a C or better.- Have passed an AP test with a score of 3 or higher.

Screen 3- Personal Info• Applicant Information

– Social Security Number• Confirm SSN• If student doesn't have SSN,

leave blank.– California Statewide Student ID

(optional) *Can be found on your transcript labeled “State ID” below your name*

– Date of Birth– Gender– Ward of the court question – Residence– Place of Birth

• Military Information• Optional Information

– Misc. Information (NCAA Sports)– Parents’ Education– Family Income– Family Size

Screen 4- CA Residency Status

• Residency Status– For preliminary

assessment of your residency status for admission and tuition purposes.

– The campus may request additional information prior to making a final residence determination.

Screen 6- High School Information• Current or Last High

School Attended– High School

Information– Graduation date is

05/2014

• Other High Schools attended

• Test Information– Entries for SAT, ACT,

TOEFL, IELTS and PTE

Screen 6- High School Info (Cont.)

You can search by a CEEB code for JHS: 050720.

Screen 6- High School Info (Cont.)

Enter test taken or will be taken

Non-native speakers of English

Screen 8- High School Preparation• Social Science

– 2-Years

• English– 4-Years

• Mathematics– 3-Years

Screen 8- High School Preparation (Cont.)

Click “Edit” to modify course

Click “Delete” to delete a course

Click “Add…Course” to enter a course

Screen 8- High School Preparation (Cont.)

1) Click on “Add Course”

2) Left screen appearsa) All years will appearb) All potential courses will appear for those

years

3) Select courses taken for each academic year.

4) Class does not appear, enter course in “Other Course” section at the end.

Screen 8- High School Preparation (Cont.)

Click “Save….” to save your course data.

Screen 9- High School Preparation 2

• Laboratory Science– 1-Year Biological Science with

laboratory (D1)– 1-Year Physical Science with

laboratory (D2)

• Language Other Than English– 2-Years in same the language

• Visual/Performing Arts– 1-Year

• College Preparatory Elective

Screen 9- High School Preparation 2

• Links to CSUMentor GPA Calculator• Can also be found on your Synergy Course History under

“GPA Summary” and “Weighted 10-12”.

Screen 11- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

EOP is a program for first-generation and low-income students that includes academic advising, tutoring, developmental workshops and study skills courses, and Summer Bridge program.

Screen 12- Application Fee Waiver

• Application Fee Waiver– Only complete once– Financial Information– Calculation of Fee

Waiver– Now available for

students who meet requirements of AB540

• Next Screen:– Fee Waiver Granted– Fee Waiver Denied

Note: Tentative until final decision made by university, even though ‘Request Status’ is ‘Granted’.• Make sure you double check and enter the right income on the previous screen.

Those who request to have their income reconsidered go through a lengthy process and most often not granted.

Screen 13- Review your Application

Screen 13- Submit your Application

Click to submit your application!

Application Submitted

Things to keep in mind

• Application Deadline for ALL 23 CSU campuses is November 30. – Minimum Day: Wed Nov 27– Holidays: Thurs Nov 28 & Fri Nov 29– Last day to get help is Tuesday November 26th

• EOP Application Deadline varies. Check handout.• SAT/ACT must be taken by December test date.• College & Career Center help is Mon-Thurs until

5PM.

Questions?