1. CSU Application Workshop Calstate.edu/apply
The new way to apply to CSU

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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!

7. Launch Application
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8. Email Received after Account Creation
Create Account
Received after Account Creation
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9. Transfer applicants will
select Undergraduate for
the level of degree

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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”

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

14. Add Programs/Majors
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15. 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

16. 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
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17. 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

18. Quadrant 1: Personal Information
Tiles
Quadrant
Question Block
Drop-down menu
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19. 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

20. 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”

21. AB 540 / DACA / Undocumented Students

22. 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

23. Colleges Attended
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24. 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
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25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

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

31. 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.

32. Transfer: MPC Golden Four courses

33. 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”
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34. 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!

35. 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.

36. 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

37. Veterans
DD214 Upload
Veterans are able to upload their DD214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) directly to the application in the Program Materials Section
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38. 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
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39. Supporting Information
Achievements can include:
Rewards
Scholarships
Honors
Publications
Presentations

40. 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
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41. Payment Total Fees Screen

42. Check Status

43. 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
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44. 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 s.

45. Submit and Wait
Campuses will contact you through 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

46. Additional Assistance
MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center:
(831)
Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, across the hall from General Counseling
MPC’s General Counseling: (831)
Student Services Building, 2nd Floor
MPC’s Trio: (831)
MPC’s EOPS: (831)
Technical Support: (857)