2017CAMPUS

HIGHLIGHTS &

ADMISSION PRACTICES

DIVERSITY

Students from 46 US States and 90 foreign countries

11th most ethnically diverse university in the West

US News & World Report

Fees among the lowest of any four-year institution in

California

2nd lowest debt burden in the West for graduating students

10th in the nation“America’s Best-Bang-for-

the-Buck Colleges”Washington Monthly

QUALITY

Average class size of 30,24:1 student-faculty ratio

82 undergrad degrees65 masters degrees4 doctoral degrees

286,000 alumni including Stephen Spielberg & Long

Beach Mayor, Robert Garcia

CSULB AT A GLANCE

Total Enrollment 37,446Total Undergrad 32,079

US News & World Report

Enrollment data based on Fall 2016 census

AFFORDABILITY

POPULAR*

Athletic TrainingDanceMusicNursing BSN BasicNursing RN to BSNSocial Work

*The “popular” majors listed are all highly impacted. Admission to highly impacted majors is not subject to local preference and may require additional application items. Contact the respective departments for details.

UNIQUE

Deaf Studies – ASL/English Interp.Chemistry – Materials ScienceFilm – Narrative ProductionHealth Care AdministrationLiberal Studies – ITEP (Integrated

Teacher Education & Preparation)Biology – Marine Biology

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ITEP provides CSULB students an opportunity to earn both a BA and a teaching credential in 4 years.

MAJORS & PROGRAMS

BUILD & RISE

BUILD (Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity) and similar programs prepare students for

Ph.D. programs or research careers.

BUILD & RISE scholars each receive a scholarship, stipend, or

pay in order to support their continued participation.

RESEARCH SUPPORT

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BUILD is made possible by a $22.7 million grant from the National Institutes for Health (NIH).

TEACHING INTENSIVE,RESEARCH DRIVEN

The University Honors Program provides opportunities for

undergraduate research, thesis support, and faculty mentorship.

Travel grants are available to students competing or presenting

at academic conferences.

DISTINCTIONS

4th in the nation for student participation in long-term study abroad programs

U.S. News & World Report: America’s Best Colleges 2017

SPOTLIGHT

CSULB faculty Dr. Chris Lowe and his research team were recently featured in a

Shark Week special

INTEREST

Top 10 in the US for total freshman applications with

over 60,000 applicants

#1 most sought-after transfer destination in the

United States with over 30,000 transfer applicants

AMONG THE NATION’S BEST

Chronicle of Higher Education

7th best public regional university in the West

#1 in the US for the most alumni participating in Major League Baseball

U.S. News & World Report

csulb.edu/sharklab

longbeachstate.com/m-basebl/spec-rel/pro-players.html

ADVISING

GRAD INITIATIVES

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Over 10,000 students were conferred degrees during CSULB’s 2017 commencement ceremonies

GRADUATION BEGINS TODAYAt orientation, all newly

admitted full-time students will meet with an adviser and enroll

in at least 12 units.

Mandatory advising checkpoints help keep students

on track to graduate.

CSULB’s Highly Valued Degree Initiative aims to double the 4-year graduation rate by 2025.

The Beach 4-Year Pledge Program offers unique support to eligible students who want to

graduate in 4 years or less.

csulb.edu/senate/documents/HVDI2025.pdf

csulb.edu/beach-pledge

HEALTH & WELLNESS

SERVICES

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Smorgasport is an annual evening resource fair featuring food trucks, live music, rides, and games.

STUDENT SUPPORTStudent Health Center offering complete basic treatment and a low-cost pharmacy for students

Services to support student wellness including access to a

personal trainer, nutrition counseling, and support groups

Nationally recognized Career Development Center connects students to 500+ internships

Center for Scholarship Information, Disabled Student

Services, Passport Office, Veteran’s Affairs, Dreamers’ Success Center and others

HOUSING

Living Learning CommunitiesStudy groupsSpecially reserved courses

Thematic Learning CommunitiesNetwork and make friendsShare common interests

Academic HousesUniversity Honors HouseInternational HouseLGBTQIA

BEACH NEEDS

ASI Beach PantryBeach Bites Phone AppCal Fresh Outreach ProgramEmergency campus housing Meals Assistance ProgramReferral to campus resourcesStudent Emergency Grant

ACTIVITIES

CAMPUS LIFE

Freshman must live on campus their first year The CSULB Basic Needs

Program identifies and immediately serves students who may be displaced, food insecure, or experiencing an

emergency situation or crisis.

Students have free access to all home athletic events

Over 350 student orgs and club sports teams

Concerts, art exhibits, advanced film screenings,

and more organized by Beach Pride Programming

csulb.edu/studentdean/emergency_grant/

csulb.edu/housing

asicsulb.org/corporate/enjoy/beach-pride-center

CLASS PROFILEFRESHMEN ADMISSIONApplicants 63,033Admits 17,667Admit Rate 28%

Avg. GPA 3.5Avg. SAT 1130Avg. ACT 23

GENERAL CSULB ELIGIBILITY(SAT Reading + SAT Math) + (800 x GPA)

CSU ELIGIBLE

CSULB ELIGIBLE

DEPARTMENT-LEVEL ADMISSION

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

› High school diploma› A-G complete with C or better› 2950 Eligibility Index

› 3200 Raised Eligibility Index› CSULB eligibility required for

local area preference

› All majors are impacted› Departments determine the

admissibility of each applicant

› Unique index for STEM & Nursing› Auditions for Dance/Music› Visit dept. websites for more info

Check your application status and view detailed Next Steps information at

csulb.edu/enrollment/admissions

DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

CSULB STEM & NURSING ELIGIBILITYSAT Reading + (2 x SAT Math) + (600 x GPA)

NEXT STEPS

ELIGIBILITY INDEX

8/17/17 data subject to change

Averages based on Fall 16 census data

CLASS PROFILETRANSFER ADMISSIONApplicants 31,059Admits 9,344Admit Rate 30%Avg. GPA 3.2

NEXT STEPS

Complete and submit the supplemental application which will be provided

following the submission of a complete CSULB application

Complete all required preparation as reported in your CSULB application and

supplemental application

MINIMUM TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY

GENERAL EDUCATION

30 units minimum

Written CommunicationOral CommunicationCritical ThinkingMath/ Quant. Reasoning

Must include the “Golden Four”

GE Certification recommended but

not required

Varies by major

Local admitted with complete

major preparation excluding highly impacted majors*

Full list available atcsulb.edu/enrollment/admissions/transfer-

major-cr iter ia/

MAJOR PREPARATION

ELECTIVES

Maximum transfer of 70 community

college units

Electives can be used to prepare for a minor or

majors at other campuses

Any additional, required units

TOTAL UNITS60

Must be in good standing

Quarter System

Minimum GPA2.0 for CA residents2.4 for non-residents

45 min. GE units90 min. total units105 max. transfer units

Check your application status and view detailed Next Steps information at

csulb.edu/enrollment/admissions

80% of transfer admits are from schools outside of CSULB’s local area

App./admit/admit rate as of 8/17/17 subject to change. Remaining data from Fall 16 census

*Athlet ic Training, Dance, Music, Nursing (all) , Social Work

TRANSFER DEGREES

LOCAL PREFERENCE

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Long Beach College Promise programs bring over 15,000 LBUSD students to the CSULB campus each year

BEACH ACCESS27 approved similar degrees

covering 100 CSULB programs

AD-T Cumulative GPA increased by 0.1 for use in applicant ranking

AD-T applicants are allowed one additional term to prepare

More information available atcsulb.edu/enrollment/admissions

/transfer_aa_degree.html

Determined by high school graduation, even for transfers

Includes Active Military, National Guard, Reserves and Veterans

More information, map of local area, and list of schools available at

csulb.edu/enrollment/admissions/local.html

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The Japanese Gardens, University Art Museum, and other campus hot spots are open to visitors year-round

WALK THE BEACH

CAMPUS TOURS

Informs prospective transfer students about the admission process

Details and registration online atcsulb.edu/uosr/conference

FRIDAY, OCT 27TH, 2017Receive important updates about CSULB

admissions, enrollment, and more

COUNSELORS’ CONF.

TRANSFER WORKSHOP

Regular family tours weekday mornings, group tours available upon request

Schedule and registration online atcsulb.edu/tours

Self-guided tour brochure made available during regular operating hours

Details and registration online atcsulb.edu/uosr/Undergraduate_Admission/

Transfer/workshop.htm

SERVICES ADMISSIONS

CAMPUS CONTACTS

DREAMERS’ SUCCESS CENTERcsulb.edu/dream(562) 985-5969

HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL LIFEcsulb.edu/housing(562) 985-4187

VETERANS SERVICEScsulb.edu/veterans(562) 985-5115

DISABLED STUDENT SERVICEScsulb.edu/dss(562) 985-5401

ENROLLMENT SERVICES (applicants)csulb.edu/dss(562) 985-5401

FINANCIAL AIDcsulb.edu/dream(562) 985-5969

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONScsulb.edu/international(562) 985-5115

UNIVERSITY OUTREACH &SCHOOL RELATIONS (prospective)

csulb.edu/outreach(562) 985-5358

PROGRAMS

MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRScsulb.edu/mcc(562) 985-8150

UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAMcsulb.edu/university-honors(562) 985-1774

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNTIY PROGRAM (EOP)

csulb.edu/eop(562) 985-4288

CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIP INFOcsulb.edu/scholarships(562) 985-2549