CSUMentor Tutorial 2011-2012

1. CSUMentor Tutorial2011-2012 How to complete the CSUMentor Undergraduate Online Application

2. CSUMentor.edu

5. Returning users login Forgot your username and/or password? Click to create an account Creating An Account

6. Create An Account • Unique Email Account Required • May use CSUMentor email address (note: Mentor Mail is phasing out…new accounts no longer permitted) • Student Support can assist • Use an email address that will be checked on a REGULAR basis! • Username must be unique • New automated system to check if username is available • Username suggestions are provided to user if desired username is taken

7. 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. Undergraduate Application 2011-2010

8. Completing the 2011-12Online Application • Fall 2011 Applications are open as of October 1, 2010 • All screens must be completed in order to submit your application • Payment type must be selected • Be sure to check Application Filing Status report to learn when campuses close

9. Introduction ScreenCampus notice To begin the application click on the “Begin Application” button at the button of the introduction screen.

10. Side Menu Bar of Application • Push Pin: Current page • Check Marks: Completed screens • Skip & Jump to: Go to another screen without saving • Quick link to Introduction page of campus • HELP Movies: Link to new online video tutorial • Instructions: Text instructions for any screen of the application • Quick link to Student Support page for assistance on completing the application • Quick link to Application Manager • SAVE: Will save the information that has been inputted on the screen • LOG OFF: Log off the application and the CSUMentor site • SUBMIT: To submit the completed application

11. 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

14. 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

15. Screen 3 – Personal Information • Applicant Information • Social Security Number • Confirm SSN • California Statewide Student ID added (optional) • Date of Birth • Gender • Ward of the court question added • Residence • Place of Birth • Military Information • Optional Information • NCAA Sports • Parents’ Education • Family Income

16. Screen 4 – CA State Residency Information • Residency Status • Your responses to the following questions are required to make a preliminary assessment of your residency status for admission and tuition purposes. The campus may request additional information prior to making a final residence determination.

17. Screen 5 – Demographic Information • Demographic Information • Required to conform with federal requirements to report race and ethnicity.

18. 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 Click on the “Add” button to select your High School.

19. You can search by the School Code WHS School Code is 053503 If you can not locate your school on the list, call 1-800-GO-TO-XAP.

20. Enter test taken or will be taken Non-native speakers of English

21. Click on “Add a College” to add your college. 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 • All students except Graduating High School Senior with no college credit

22. Screen 8 – High School Preparation 1 • Social Science • 2-Years • English • 4-Years • Mathematics • 3-Years

23. Click “Add … Course” to enter a course. Click Trash Can to delete a course. Click “Edit” to modify a course.

25. Select from the Course List. This list contains your school’s actual courses. If class is not in drop down menu select “Other” and type in the class.

26. Click “add course” to save the course.

28. Warning for Missing Coursework

29. GPA CalculationSelf Reported Links to CSUMentor GPA Calculator

30. Additional A-G Courses

31. Screen 11 – EOP • Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) • New EOP&S Fee Waiver Transfer Students that are enrolled in EOP&S

32. Screen 12 – Fee Waiver • Application Fee Waiver • Only complete once • Financial Information • Calculation of Fee Waiver

33. Screen 13 – Review Your Application

34. Click to submit your application!

35. 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

36. Application Submitted!

37. Questions? For Applicants that have questions about CSUMentor and the Online Application, please have them contact: Xap Technical Support 1-800-GO-TO-XAP Support@CSUMentor.edu