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Navigating CSU Admissions: Insights for High School Counselors

This workshop provides essential insights for high school counselors supporting students pursuing admission to California State University (CSU). Attendees will explore similarities and differences across campuses, including application processes, admission requirements, and unique program offerings. Key topics include GPA calculation changes, standardized testing recommendations, and the functional mission of CSU in preparing students for their careers and graduate education. Join us to empower your students with the knowledge they need for successful college applications.

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Navigating CSU Admissions: Insights for High School Counselors

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  1. California State University High School Counselor Conferences New Counselors Workshop

  2. Similarities • Governance • Application • Cost • Basic Admission Requirements

  3. Differences • Location • Size • Academic programs • Special features and emphasis (Cal Polys, Maritime, etc.)

  4. The Functional Mission of the CSU • Liberal Arts • First Level Professional Programs (where the BA/BS leads to a job) • Business Administration • Engineering • Dietetics • Nursing • Computer Science

  5. The Functional Mission of the CSU • Prepare students for graduate/professional schools • Teacher preparation • Graduate education

  6. Admission as Freshmen • Grade Point Average - 10th , 11th and 12th grades - PE/military science not counted - Ds and Fs not counted if course is repeated with a better grade - The honors point

  7. Admission As Freshmen • Entrance Examination Score (SAT I or ACT) - Relation to GPA - Not required if GPA is 3.0 and above, but still recommended

  8. Admission As Freshmen • Subject Requirements -Need ‘C” grade or better - English- 4 years - Math- 3 years - Social Science-2 years (including 1 year of U.S. History or U.S. History and Government) - Laboratory Science- 2 years - Foreign Language- 2 years - Visual and Performing Arts- 1 year -Academic Elective- 1 year * Year-long courses and sequence

  9. Changes in 2004 • Changes in GPA Calculation beginning in 2004 - GPA will be calculated only on the 15 required academic courses

  10. Placement Examinations • English Placement Test (EPT) • Entry Level Math (ELM)

  11. Alternative for Those Not Eligible • Community College - Make-up missing subject requirements - Complete 56 transferable units, etc. with 2.0 GPA • EOP • Appeal for Special Admission based on circumstances, talents, etc.

  12. Cost • Registration-$1800-2000 range for two semesters/ three quarters • books • Housing • Parking/ Commuting

  13. Application Procedures • Filing Period- Begins in October • Transcripts and other documents • CSU Mentor

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