CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH

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2012 TransferAdmissions Practices

CSULB is ranked among the nation’s 50 “Best Value” public colleges in 2011 by The Princeton Review, in conjunction with USA Today.

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FALL 2011 TRANSFER APPLICANT POOLAll Fall 2011 GPA’s are posted: www.csulb.edu/enrollment/

Applicants: 21,200

Admits: 10,335

Enrolled : 2,899

Average Class Size: 31

Student to Faculty ratio: 21:1

Total Students: 33,419*

Spring 2011

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TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Accepting all upper-division transfers and a limited number of highly qualified

lower division Engineering and Nursing applicants

• All requirements must be completed by end of Spring term for Fall admission( ) 60 transferable units ( ) Golden Four

( ) Required GPA ( ) Impacted major requirements

• GPA minimum will be applicant pool and major driven

• Course Equivalencies – ASSIST.ORG: http://www.assist.org

• G.E. Certification Recommended except: Engineering ~ Liberal Studies ~ Natural Sciences

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AUDITIONSMusic

February 4, 2012 and March 3, 2012Call 562.985.4781 or email [email protected] to reserve your slot

DanceAugust 26, 2011 and August 24, 2012 Open to all applicants11:00am – 1:30pm

February 10, 2011Transfer applicants only2:30pm – 5:00pm

To access the audition application or to contact the department go to:http://www.csulb.edu/depts/dance/auditioninfo.htm

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Competitive Admission in Effect for Transfers

Application Filing Period Fall 2012: October 1 – November 30 Spring 2013: August 1 – 31 TBD

Send transcripts when requested by the stated deadline Admission & Financial Aid Status Check• Check the current status of admission application online at:

www.csulb.edu/applicationstatus

Admitted Student Reply Form due via email or letter and is required by stated deadlines: DEC 1 for Spring 2012 and JUN 1 for Fall 2012• Submit online at www.mycsulb.edu• Non-refundable $150 enrollment deposit required• Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) required for all new incoming transfer

students

It is important to maintain a current email address as CSULB uses email as an official means of communication. Students are reminded to check their emails regularly and often.

APPLYING TO THE BEACH

Application Deadline: AUG 31 for Spring 2012 / NOV 30 for Fall 2012

Admission Notifications Sent : NOV for Spring 2012 / APR for Fall 2012

Admitted Student Reply Due: DEC 1 for Spring 2012/ Jun 1 for Fall 2012 Submit online at www.mycsulb.edu Non-refundable $150 enrollment deposit required Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)

Final Transcripts due: OCT 14 for Spring 2012 JUL 15 for Fall 2012

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SPRING/FALL 2012 TRANSFER TIMELINE

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ACADEMIC PROFILE

• 86 Baccalaureate degrees w/ 147 Options 17 Impacted Programs (Upper Division Transfers Only) 67 Master’s degrees w/ 101 degree Options• 74 Minors• 50 Certificates• 38 Credentials• 4 Doctoral Degrees

• Ed.D Educational Administration & Leadership• Ph.D Engineering & Industrial

Applied Mathematics• DNP Nurse Practice (Fall 2012)• DPT Physical Therapy (Fall 2012)

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IMPACTED PROGRAMSArt: Studio Art (BA/BFA)Athletic Training Biology (All options) Business (All majors) Communication Studies Communicative Disorders Criminal JusticeDesign: BA Design BS Industrial Design BFA Interior Design

Film & Electronic Arts

Kinesiology Exercise Science Kinesiotherapy

Liberal StudiesNursing PsychologySocial Work

http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/admissions/impacted_major_upper.html

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IMPACTED PROGRAMSRequirements vary by department/major and can include:

• Specific coursework • Higher GPA• Separate department application• Letters of recommendation• Valid field experience• Interviews, exams, etc.

Keep up to date on Impacted Programs Admissions Websitewww.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/admissions/impacted_major.html

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• CSULB accepts appeals for extreme circumstances only

• Student must submit the request in writing

– Within 15 business days of the date on your denial letter

– Include documentation related to the extraordinary circumstance

• Appeal response within 4-6 weeks

• Mail to:CSULB Long BeachAttn: Transfer Appeals Committee1250 N. Bellflower BlvdLong Beach, CA 90840

• Pursue other education options

FALL 2012 APPEAL PROCESS

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FEES & FINANCIAL AIDCost per year

• Tuition & Mandatory Fees: $6,240• Housing (Room/Board): $11,294• Books & Supplies: $1,656

Financial Aid• Approximately $220,500,000 awarded each year• Over 52% of students receive aid• Average Award: $11,950

Center for Scholarship Information• www.csulb.edu/scholarships

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2012 RECOMMENDATIONS

• Selection is highly competitive…Strive for A’s!

• Complete Golden 4 as early as possible.

• Complete impacted major requirements as early as possible.

• Apply Early - Complete Files Early – Know Your Deadlines.

• Keep all contact information up-to-date.

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GRADUATION BEGINS TODAY!~CSULB President F. King Alexander~

Counselors’ Conference - Friday, October 28, 2011

Transfer Admission Workshops @ CSULBSelected Fridays in Fall 2011, register online at: http://www.outreach.csulb.edu

Enrollment Serviceshttp://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/(562) 985-5471

University Outreach & School RelationsCampus Tourswww.outreach.csulb.edu(562) 985-5358

Counselor Connection www.outreach.csulb.edu/counselors

Prospective Student Informationwww.csulb.edu/beachinfo