1. 2013 CSU High School Counselors Conference
Cal State East Bay
Go Pioneers!
Slide 1. Title/Lead slide with visuals of campus logo, mascot, campus contact information
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542

2. Life at the Bay www.csueastbay.edu
In the heart of Northern California’s exciting and beautiful San Francisco Bay Area.
Within an hour drive to beautiful Bay Area locales: Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, Tilden Park, Santa Cruz Beaches.
Enjoy a play, concert, movie night, or Pioneer Athletics game on campus.
Drive or take BART to Major League sport venues: Oakland A’s, Golden State Warriors, Oakland Raiders, SF Giants, SF 49ers and San Jose Sharks.
Slide 2. Where is your campus located? What are the local landmarks people might recognize? Provide visual(s) if possible.

3. Campus Highlights www.csueastbay.edu/visit
“Best in the West” College 2013: 9th consecutive year by Princeton Review
Ranked in top 25 Online Colleges and Universities 2013
Recognized in top 100 by “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education”
Branch Campus: Concord, in the foothills of Mt. Diablo
Online Campus: more than 17% of instruction online
Small Class Size: Student/Faculty Ratio 26:1; Average Class Size: 31
Gender: Female 62%, Male 38%; Average Age: Freshmen 18, Undergraduates 26
Undergraduate Fields of Study: 52 BA Degrees, 65 Minors
Total Enrollment: 13,851
Historically a leading producer of credentialed teachers for California, including large numbers of math and science teachers
Take advantage of access to major business, cultural and residential areas in the East Bay, Silicon Valley and San Francisco.
Applicant Declared Most Popular Majors: Pre-Business Administration, Pre-Nursing, Psychology, Biological Science, Criminal Justice, Kinesiology and Art
Slide 3. Describe your campus in a way that makes sense to you. Talking points may include information such as, how many total students are enrolled? Are you an urban or rural campus? What accolades have you received? Do you offer branch/satellite campuses or online programs?

4. More Campus Highlights
Multiple Student Support Services
General Education Advising for Freshmen
Freshmen Learning Communities
Allows freshmen to select a subject area of clustered courses, along with peers who have similar interests.
Offers guaranteed courses you need to meet major prerequisites and graduation requirements.
Academic Advising and Career Education (AACE)
Counselors guide students in understanding and completing all General Education and graduation requirements
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Renaissance Scholars
Student Center for Academic Achievement (SCAA)
Accessibility Services
Residence Halls with Dining Commons
Freshmen Suites with kitchenettes
Meal plan required
Freshmen not required to live on campus
Division II Athletics
9 Women’s Sports- Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo
6 Men’s Sports- Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track & Field
Slide 4. Campus description continued. What are your signature programs, including any SB 1440 programs? What transitional and/or other support do you have for incoming freshmen/UDTs? What athletics do you offer and if so, in what division do you compete? What kind of housing do you offer and is it mandatory for students to live in on-campus housing their first year?
Living on campus can assist you in gaining the most from your college experience. Studies have shown that students who live on campus are more likely to:
Be satisfied with their college experience.
Complete their undergraduate degree (and in less time).
Pursue graduate studies.

5. Student Life and Leadership Opportunities
Provides opportunities for student learning beyond the classroom.
Enhances the mission of the university through the coordination and support of a variety of special programs that promote campus life, leadership and community engagement.
ASI/Student Government: Opportunities for students to get involved and have their voices be heard.
Over 120 Student Clubs and Organizations!
Academic (Asian and Pacific Islander Social Work Association, Forensic Science Club, Hispanic Student Business Association, Psi-Chi Honor Society and Society of Women Engineers)
Greek (Including Greek Council)
Recreation (CSUEB Cheer Squad, Martial Arts Club, STANCE Dance Team and Table Tennis Club)
Special Interest (Peer Advocates for Wellness, Student Veterans Association, Women of Success, Student Athlete Advisory Council and Social Justice League)
More than 25 Cultural and Religious Clubs (Afghan Students Association, Black Student Union, Japanese Cultural Club, M.E.Ch.A., Pilipino American Student Association, Queer Straight Alliance, Chinese Student and Scholar Christian Fellowship, Muslim Student Association and Gospel Choir)
Slide 5. Student Life opportunities. Clubs and organizations? Student Government? Leadership opportunities? Etc.

6. Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Opportunities
*Estimate is for academic year for a California Resident. Tuition is based on 12 units.
With Parents
On-Campus
Off-Campus
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees*
$  6,549
$   6,549
Books and Supplies
$  1,665
$   1,665
Food and Housing
$  4,401
$ 11,321
$ 12,267
Transportation
$  1,314
$   1,182
$   1,314
Miscellaneous/Personal
$  3,096
$   3,096
Total
$ 17,025
$ 23,813
$ 24,891
More than 50% of our students receive Financial Aid; over $100 million awarded annually
Exciting CSUEB Scholarship Opportunities including the Presidential Pioneer Endowed Scholarship
Three ways to improve your students’ FA experience:
Read everything! If students receive notification from FA, it’s important!
Don’t turn in anything that is not asked for!
Beat the deadlines, don’t just meet them.
Slide 6. Cost. What is the estimated budget for one year at your school? What special scholarships, financial aid, or other assistance may be available to your students? How do students fund their education?
a new fund reflecting the institution’s commitment to expanding access to higher education, based on financial need, academic merit, or both
Office of Financial Aid Scholarship Application, scholarships range from $500 - $3500
Future Scholars Program, Concord Campus Scholarships, Departmental Scholarships
*Subject to change. Fees should be regarded as estimates.

7. Visit Us! www.csueastbay.edu/counselors
Visit us at the Welcome Center!
Individual Tours: Monday- Friday, 11am and 2pm
Group Tours: Available by appointment
Saturday Tours: December 7, 2013
, or visit us online:
Admission Events for Students:
Preview Day: Saturday, October 19,
Welcome Day: Saturday, April 26,
For a full list of events for students: (510)
Admission Events for Counselors:
CSUEB Counselor Breakfasts
Thursday December 5th, Los Angeles
Thursday December 12th, Hayward
Thursday March 6th, WACAC Counselor Breakfast, Hayward
For a full list of events for counselors: (510)
Stop by our table or sign up online to join our mailing list!
"... the perfect place to appreciate a 360-degree panoramic view of the Bay and reflect on what I'm learning and where I want to go with it."
-Hillary Johnson, Liberal Studies Major
Slide 7. Campus visitation opportunities. When/how can someone take a tour? Do you have a preview day? What might someone see on a tour of your campus that would surprise them? Do you offer any training for counselors in your area?

8. Admission & Service Areas
Admission Area: All of California. We are NOT IMPACTED!
FTF only accepted for Fall Quarter and must meet minimum requirements:
Be a HS graduate, Complete GED or California High School Proficiency Exam
Qualifiable Eligibility Index
Meet “a-g” Requirements
Impacted Majors with additional requirements:
Students interested in Business and Nursing Majors are first admitted to CSUEB as a Pre-Business or Pre-Nursing and must additionally apply directly to the Business Administration B.S./Nursing B.S. major by the departmental deadlines. Nursing students are only accepted in the Fall Quarter.
Music Majors:
Students are conditionally admitted to the Music BA major pending the results of an audition with the Department of Music.
Slide 8. Are you an impacted campus? If so, at what level(s) and in what majors? What is your local admission area? Provide visual if possible. Describe how SB 1440 is considered in transfer admission.
Our primary population comes from CC and Alameda counties, but as you can see from the picture we service all of CA
Nursing:
-Students must complete Nursing Supplemental Application in addition to CSU Application
-Supplemental application only accepted in Fall Quarter
-Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
-130 students admitted for Fall Quarter
-3.00 GPA in last 90 quarter/60 semester units plus additional minimum GPA requirements in pre-requisite coursework
Business Administration:
-Students must complete Business Supplemental Application in addition to CSU Application
-Supplemental application accepted year round
-”C” or better in all lower division core requirements

9. www.csueastbay.edu Fall 2013 Admission
2013 Applications
2013
Admits
Percent of Applicant Pool Admitted
2013 Projected Enrollment
Freshmen
14,351
9,820
68%
1,400-1,500
Average GPA: 3.1, Average ACT Composite Test Score: 19/ SAT Approx 1,000*
Students must submit their Intent to Register to secure place in the entering class (no deposit required) and submit all required documents to maintain an active admission status. To view a full list of terms and conditions of admission, please visit
After application is processed students will receive the following communications:
Application confirmation letters begin going out in November on a rolling basis; activate personal identification number, called a “NetID,” and set up a CSU East Bay horizon account
Notification letter/ on Admission status and action required
Regular communications regarding next steps for enrollment; s, phone calls and letters (at least once/month)
Reminders to log on to MyCSUEB to view “to do” list
* Data based on 2013 incoming class
Slide 9. Admission Summary: For most recent class (include SB 1440 transfer figures/info.): number of applications received, number admitted and number enrolled. Average GPA and test score, academic index cutoff(s), when/how do you notify applicants, does a student have to actively accept admission, is there an enrollment deposit? Info for local vs. out of local numbers, average SAT/ACT
All students are responsible for checking their application status online, as well as setting up their Horizon account to receive pertinent admission related communication, as this is the University’s official form of communication.

10. CSUEB- Where all your possibilities come into view!
Important websites:
Application & Doc Deadlines:
Meet our Enrollment Development Staff:
Terms and Conditions for Admission
Fall 2012 Admission Cycle
Thank you!
Marc Strong
Recruitment and Veteran Outreach Specialist
Slide 10. Contact information