STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES & ACTIVITIES• Career Development Center
• Disabled Student Services
• Division I Athletics
• Educational Opportunity Program
• CAMP
• Financial Aid & Scholarships
• On Campus Housing
• Student Exchange Program
• Student Life & Activities
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FALL 2010 FRESHMAN APPLICANT POOL
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH
Applicants: 47,710
Students Admitted: 34.45%
Admits: 14,600
Enrolled : 3,996
Average GPA: 3.6
Average ACT: 24
Average SAT: 1,100
Total Students: 35,800*
*Estimated prior to census
FALL 2011 FRESHMAN COMPETITIVE ADMISSION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH
• Selection is competitive
– Higher Eligibility Index based on applicant pool
– The pool of applicants determine the level of competition
• Four categories for selection
– A-G Courses
– Grades (10th-11th)
– Test Scores
– High School (Local Area)
Local area students eligible for provisional admission based on basicCSU Admission requirements. All others competitive admission.
FALL 2011 FRESHMAN PREPARATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH
Recommendations
– Math through the senior year
– Prepare for college, not just meetadmission requirements
– Make up courses by summer before your senior year
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.
FALL 2011 FRESHMAN TIMELINE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH
Application Filing Period
October 1 – November 30 (only)
Pre Admission Testing Required
Take SAT or ACT by December 2010
Submit SAT or ACT by Jan 25, 2011
Admission Status Check
(562) 985-2500
Provisional AdmissionNotification begins February but no later than April 1 for complete applications.
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Admitted Student Reply FormDue by May 1
Submit Online at www.mycsulb.edu
Non-refundable $150 enrollment deposit required
Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) required ($62)
Enrollment Testing RequirementsTake EPT/ELM by June 18, 2011 (if not exempt)
Final TranscriptsSubmit by July 15, 2011
FALL 2011 FRESHMAN TIMELINE
FALL 2011 FRESHMAN APPEAL PROCESS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH
• CSULB accepts appeals for extreme circumstances only
• Student must submit the request in writing
– Within 10 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 BeachEnrollment ServicesAdmissions Appeal Committee1250 N. Bellflower BlvdLong Beach, CA 90840
• Pursue other education options
ESTIMATED COST FRESHMAN 2010-2011● Cost per year
– Tuition: $5,198
– Housing (Room/Board): $10,368
– Books & Supplies: $1,624
● Financial Aid– Approximately $156,500,000* awarded each year
– 52%* of students receive aid
– Average Award: $11,950*
● Center for Scholarship Information– www.csulb.edu/scholarships
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* 2009-2010 Financial aid data
Special Events and Resources
Enrollment Serviceshttp://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/(562) 985-5471
University Outreach & School Relationswww.outreach.csulb.edu(562) 985-5358
Counselor Connection www.outreach.csulb.edu/counselors
Prospective Student Informationwww.csulb.edu/beachinfo
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CSULB Counselors’ Conference – Friday, October 29, 2010