September, 2013 Stacie Lyans Humboldt State University

1. California State University Applying to the CSU September, 2013 Stacie Lyans Humboldt State University

2. The California State University System The CSU is the largest public system, and one of the most affordable systems of higher education in the country with 23 campuses, 427,000 students and 44,000 employees.Over 2 million persons and 1/10 of CA workers are CSU Alumni, including: 2/3 of all CA engineers 4/5 of those who keep the state running: teachers, criminal justice professionals, social workers and public administrators. The CSU is the nation's most diverse higher education institution. The focus of the CSU is “hands-on learning” and practical application!

3. Things you may not know about the CSU • 17 CSU campuses have no “majority race” • Nearly 5000 CSU students “studied abroad” in 50 different nations last year • Ten CSU alumni from seven different CSU campuses have become NASA astronauts • 12 CSU campuses are among the top 20 US comprehensive institutions in alumni, who earn doctoral degrees (HSU is one of them!). • •For every $1 invested by the state, the CSU generates $5.43 for California's economy.

4. The 23 California State University Campuses

5. Freshmen Admission Requirements • High School Graduate • A-G Courses Fulfilled • SAT Reasoning Exam or ACT Exam • Eligibility Index (10-12th A-G GPA, combined with ACT or SAT) • Applications are accepted October 1 – November 30 at: www.CSUMentor.edu (best not to wait until Nov. 30) • Impacted Campuses will have stricter requirements, please contact each individual campus for specifics.

6. Knowing the A-G List to meet CSU requirements

7. Knowing the Eligibility Index to meet CSU requirements What is the eligibility index? A numerical index determined by GPA and SAT I or ACT score (minimum score: 2900 with SAT and 694 with ACT). Impacted campuses require higher scores. Below 2.0 does not qualify for regular admission. **The CSU uses only the SAT scores for mathematics and critical reading Impacted CSU campuses can raise EI outside of service area, please contact individual campuses to learn more!

8. Eligibility vs. Selectivity Selectivity: Specificcriteria or standardsthat each campus may apply to choose students who apply to impacted campuses or highly competitiveor oversubscribed majors Eligibility: Meeting minimum requirementsfor UC, CSU, Private Admission Requirements. Meeting Minimum eligibility does not mean that a student will be accepted to their 1st choice campus

9. Freshmen Impaction for 2012-2013 • CSU CampusFirst-Time FreshmanUpper-Division Transfers • Bakersfield Not Campus Impacted Not Campus Impacted • Channel Islands Not Campus Impacted Not Campus Impacted • ChicoFreshmanTransfer • Dominguez Hills Not Campus Impacted Not Campus Impacted • East Bay Not Campus Impacted Not Campus Impacted • FresnoFreshmanTransfer • FullertonFreshmanTransfer • HumboldtFreshman Not Campus Impacted • Long BeachFreshmanTransfer • Los AngelesFreshmanTransfer • Maritime Academy Not Campus Impacted Not Campus Impacted • Monterey Bay Not Campus Impacted Not Campus Impacted • NorthridgeFreshman Not Campus Impacted • PomonaFreshmanTransfer • SacramentoFreshmanTransfer • San BernardinoFreshmanTransfer • San DiegoFreshmanTransfer • San FranciscoFreshmanTransfer • San JoséFreshmanTransfer • San Luis ObispoFreshmanTransfer • San MarcosFreshmanTransfer • SonomaFreshmanTransfer • Stanislaus Not Campus Impacted Not Campus Impacted • Note: Non-impacted campuses may have impacted programs.

10. A new car lasts 5 years; an education lasts a lifetime. Approximate Annual Fees and Tuition (not housing)

11. The CSU is a GREAT deal!!! • Of the CSU’s over 4 billion dollar budget • Nearly 60 % is provided by taxpayers • Approximately 1/3 comes from student fees • Student fees are among the nation’s lowest • CSU raises more $ than is paid by students in fees • Over 1.8 BILLION dollars in financial aid is awarded to CSU students annually (76 million at HSU in 12-13). • At least 146,000 CSU students experienced no fee increase (due to financial aid awards)

12. Salaries According to Level of Education The more you learn…the more you earn!!!

13. Important Tips in Choosing a CSU campus • Tour the campuses you’re interested in. • “Look for a Good Fit” • Begin compiling a list of possible scholarships. • Attend college fairs and information sessions (Well Done!). • Make contact with university representatives. • Do not limit your choices • KNOW and MEET the deadlines!!! Applications, financial aid, housing, test scores, transcripts, admission acceptance, placement tests, orientation sign up, registration, etc. . .)

14. Websites to get familiar with NOW! • www.csumentor.edu • Information and Application for California State Universities • www.collegeboard.com • SAT Registration (use to send in official scores) • www.act.org • ACT Registration (use to send in official scores) • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Free Application for Federal Student Aid & www.Fafsa4caster.ed.gov • www.pin.ed.gov • Access to the Personal ID Number for the FAFSA • www.fastweb.com • Free and Extensive Scholarship Website

15. Thank you for learning more about applying to the CSUs!!! If you have questions feel free to contact me: Stacie Lyans Assistant Director of Admissions-SF Bay Area Region Humboldt State University HSUInfo@humboldt.edu Stacie.Lyans@humboldt.edu (707) 826-6256 -work (707) 362-6616 -cell (call/text)

16. What does Humboldt State offer? • Perfect Environment for Learning • Small class sizes & professors • who know you • Hands-On Education in all majors • 2012 Princeton Review’s“Best Western College” “A Green • Campus” & “College with a • Conscience”

17. Learning That Makes a Difference Graduate Student Pledge Presidential Honors for Service Learning One of highest % of grads in nation serve in the Peace Corps National leader in Appropriate Technology

18. Hands-On Experience! • Biological and Environmental Science • (NSF Ranking!) • Marine Biology and Oceanography • Environmental Resource Engineering • Psychology • Business • Art • Journalism • Kinesiology • Wildlife • Forestry • Education • Theatre/Film/Dance • 46 Majors to choose from

19. Marine Science at HSU! The only university in the country with marine lab & research vessel completely dedicated to undergraduate research

20. School of Business- Focus on Sustainability and Entrepreneurship! • Local business Partnerships • hands-on • Internships • Furthering HSU’s sustainability ethic! • “We are creating the next generation of socially and environmentally conscious business leaders” • Steve Hackett, Chair

21. Largest Botany Program in the U.S.!Herbarium 100,000 plants! HSU’s Digital database helps botanist around the world

22. HSU’s Wildlife Team #1 Their 11th National Title in the 13 years! • HSU DOMINATES (here are recent scores) • Humboldt State beat Michigan Tech 135-0, • Texas A&M 120-55, • University of Wyoming 110-15  • and Penn State 95-20. • Wildlife Department’s millions • in research grantsgive • students valuable hands-on & field • work experience.

23. There’s Always Something Going On… • Excellent athletics, & sports for all! • 200 Clubs & Student Gov • Arts, Music, Theater • Outdoor Adventure Activities • Rec Center, pool, gym & more • Multicultural Center • Jack Pass