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Are you eligible for Fall 2019 Transfer? Minimum Eligibility: 60 transferable units Transferable GPA of 2.0 30 units of general education with a “C” or better Golden 4: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, and Math All need to be complete in the Spring term prior to transfer Being eligible is not the same as being competitive. Competitive: Complete lower division major preparation and general education Especially important if your major is impacted

Apply Broadly Don’t get stuck with no where to transfer next year! Apply broadly to increase your chances of admission! (Note: $55 per campus application fee) If you qualify for the application fee waiver, you can apply to up to 4 CSU campuses for free Don’t get stuck with no where to transfer next year! Apply to a top tier school A school where you have a 50/50 chance A “back-up” school Apply to 3-5 campuses minimum

Transfer Student Application Checklist To complete the application, you will need (or need to know) Unofficial transcripts from every college and university you have attended Test scores (AP, IB, TOEFL, whatever applies) Annual Income (Parents’ if dependent. Will be used to determine if eligible for application fee waiver) Your Social Security number (if you have one) Your citizenship status Undocumented/AB540/DACA students, select “None” A method of payment (credit or debit card) Not needed if eligible for the fee waiver EOP Applicants: Your parents’ employment background and 2 recommendations

Application Expectations This application requires TIME! Do NOT wait until the last minute to begin the application Do NOT expect to complete the application in one sitting. You can save it and return to it at a later time. You will likely have questions as you complete it. Know MPC Counselors and Career Transfer Center staff are here to help you!

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Transfer applicants will select Undergraduate for the level of degree

If you are not receiving an AA-T or AS-T: If you will not be receiving an associate degree for transfer (AA-T or AS-T), then select: “Transferring from a California community college or from another two-year or four-year institution. If you do not know if you will receive an associate degree for transfer (AA-T or AS-T), schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss.

IMPORTANT Most CSUs require transfer students to be an Upper Division Transfer (Junior Level Transfer) student. Transfer students must have 60 transferable units completed in the semester term PRIOR to transfer to be deemed Upper Division Transfer students. You are not required to have 60 units complete at the time you apply. You are required to complete 60 transferable units by Spring 2019 for Fall 2019 transfer.

If receiving an AA-T or AS-T: Select: “Transferring with an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) from a California Community College”

If receiving an AA-T or AS-T: Indicate which California Community College will issue your degree Indicate your program (major)

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If you have selected an impacted program or major, you will be prompted to select an Alternate Program You are not required to accept admission into an Alternate Program

Application Dashboard Start by completing the 1st Quadrant: Personal Information The complete the remaining quadrants in order. Quadrant 2: Academic History Quadrant 3: Supporting Information Quadrant 4: Program Materials Quadrants are complete when completely highlighted in green Campus Questions Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Changes to your Profile You may need to make changes to your profile. Common changes include: To indicate that you are receiving an AS-T or AA-T To correct mistakes from when you first created your profile For example, if you did not indicate undergraduate application Did not indicate you will receive 60+ units To make changes, click on your name and then click on “Extended Profile” from the drop down menu

Quadrant 1: Personal Information Tiles Quadrant Question Block Drop-down menu Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

US Citizenship Status Select the status of your citizenship Undocumented / AB540 / DACA students, select “None” International Students (F-1 Visa) and Out of State Students, select Non-Resident

US Citizenship Status Special Instructions for AB540 / DACA / Undocumented Students: Answer all residency questions according to where you have lived (or resided), not your legal status. If California is your permanent home state, select California under Residency, then select “Yes” for “Do you claim California Residency?” Indicate when your current stay in California began, then click “Save and Continue”

AB 540 / DACA / Undocumented Students

Quadrant 2: Academic History Complete all sections – easiest to complete in order listed Colleges Attended: include all post-secondary institutions attended. Transcript Entry: enter ALL courses (even those that are not transferable) General Education: Select the Golden Four courses you have completed or are in progress

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Academic History – Transcript Entry Enter all College Coursework by term All transferable CCC Courses will be verified by ASSIST Non-Transferable Courses need to be entered manually, exactly as they appear on your transcript Golden Four will be initially determined by ASSIST data Applicants will be notified in January to log back into application to: Update Fall Grades and Spring courses Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Transcript Entry Enter all coursework by term (even if it is non-transferable) When entering individual courses, start with Course Code, other information may populate from there Click whether or not the course is transferable. – Don’t Know? Ask or look up in class schedule or catalog.

Transcript Entry Repeated courses: If a course was repeated for a better grade, mark the grade of the first attempt(s) of the course as “RP” and mark the grade for the final attempt as it appears on your transcript For more details view the Transfer Credit Entry Guide

Transcript Entry Academic Renewal: If you applied for Academic Renewal, report the grade for the course as “AR” For more details view the Transfer Credit Entry Guide

Transcript Entry – AP Credit Enter all AP/IB in first term: Course Code: Test + abbreviated subject Course Title: Test + full subject description Subject: Test Credit – No Subject Credits: Credits awarded by transfer institution. Grade: CR For more details view the Transfer Credit Entry Guide

Transcript Entry Be sure to include all courses In Progress at the time of application, and all courses Planned up until you transfer Example: If you are applying for Fall 2019 Admission, included all courses In Progress in Fall 2018 and all courses Planned for Spring 2019

Transcript Entry For more details on how to complete the Transcript Entry section of the application, view the Transfer Credit Entry Guide

Transfer: Golden Four courses Verify that the RIGHT Golden Four courses are included. The application chooses courses for you by default, but they may be incorrect. Golden Four is a MINIMUM Transfer eligibility Requirement, and it needs to be reported correctly.

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EOP Application No Longer a Separate Application If “Are you Interested in EOP?” is answered Yes, EOP tile will appear If all parents education is 2 year college graduate or less and Income information meets EOP eligibility and Meets residency requirements, then EOP Message: “Based on the information you provided, you may be eligible for EOP and are encouraged to Apply” Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

EOP Application Allow time to complete EOP Application Short answer questions required Recommenders needed (people who will write a recommendation for you) Plan to have 2 recommenders minimum (some CSU campuses require 2) Ask people to be your recommender in advance!

What is EOP? Similar to EOPS at MPC Program for low-income and educationally disadvantaged students Provides admission and academic assistance In many cases, the program offers financial assistance to eligible students Campuses tailor their programs to accommodate the needs of their student population. http://www.calstate.edu/sas/documents/eop-application-book-2017-2018.pdf

Do I qualify for EOP? “Only historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged undergraduate students who need admission assistance or support services to succeed in college are admitted to EOP” For more information

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Program Materials CSU Campus Specific Questions Some campuses may have additional questions, or may request you upload unofficial transcripts or other information Do NOT skip this section if you see it is marked as complete - there is important program information here that you should read Even if this is marked complete, it is your responsibility to ensure you have completed any additional (or supplemental) application material for the school and major you are applying to. Double check the school and major website to make sure you do not need to submit any additional material. Will Automatically Turn Green If there are no Campus Supplemental Requirements Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Supporting Information Achievements can include: Rewards Scholarships Honors Publications Presentations

Application Payment Payment or Waiver required at time of Application Submission – No More Paper Checks Expanded Payment Options E-check PayPal Credit Card Waivers Four Per Term Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

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Application Submission Reminders Do not wait until the last minute! CSU reviews applications in order received Paper Checks are no longer accepted; must be eligible for fee waiver or submit debit or credit payment online to submit Calstate.edu/apply | The new way to apply to CSU

Common Mistakes to Avoid Using the back arrow before completing and saving a section Incorrect biographical information (name, birthdate, citizenship, address) Incomplete education history / missing records Not reading or responding to CSU application related emails.

Submit and Wait Campuses will contact you through E-mail and your student portal account you set up with them Check your To-Do List items regularly! They will be posted in your portal account Check your spam folder! Follow instructions from the individual campuses If you need to change something on your application after submitting it, you will need to contact EACH individual school to which you applied

Additional Assistance MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center: (831) 645-1336 Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, across the hall from General Counseling MPC’s General Counseling: (831) 646-4020 Student Services Building, 2nd Floor MPC’s Trio: (831) 646-4246 MPC’s EOPS: (831) 646-4247 Technical Support: (857) 304-2087 E-Mail: CalStateApply@liaisoncas.com