1. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH 2012 Transfer Admissions Practices CSULB is ranked among the nation’s 50 “Best Value” public colleges in 2011 by The Princeton Review, in conjunction with USA Today.

2. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH FALL 2011 TRANSFER APPLICANT POOL All Fall 2011 GPA’s are posted: www.csulb.edu/enrollment/ Applicants: 21,200 Admits: 10,335 Enrolled : 2,899 Average Class Size: 31 Student to Faculty ratio: 21:1 Total Students: 33,419* Spring 2011

3. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Accepting all upper-division transfers and a limited number of highly qualified lower division Engineering and Nursing applicants All requirements must be completed by end of Spring term for Fall admission ( ) 60 transferable units ( ) Golden Four ( ) Required GPA ( ) Impacted major requirements GPA minimum will be applicant pool and major driven Course Equivalencies – ASSIST.ORG: http://www.assist.org G.E. Certification Recommended except: Engineering ~ Liberal Studies ~ Natural Sciences

4. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH AUDITIONS Music February 4, 2012 and March 3, 2012 Call 562.985.4781 or email music@csulb.edu to reserve your slot Dance August 26, 2011 and August 24, 2012 Open to all applicants 11:00am – 1:30pm February 10, 2011 Transfer applicants only 2:30pm – 5:00pm To access the audition application or to contact the department go to: http://www.csulb.edu/depts/dance/auditioninfo.htm

5. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH Competitive Admission in Effect for Transfers Application Filing Period Fall 2012: October 1 – November 30 Spring 2013: August 1 – 31 TBD Send transcripts when requested by the stated deadline Admission & Financial Aid Status Check Check the current status of admission application online at: www.csulb.edu/applicationstatus Admitted Student Reply Form due via email or letter and is required by stated deadlines: DEC 1 for Spring 2012 and JUN 1 for Fall 2012 Submit online at www.mycsulb.edu Non-refundable $150 enrollment deposit required Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) required for all new incoming transfer students 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. APPLYING TO THE BEACH

6. Application Deadline: AUG 31 for Spring 2012 / NOV 30 for Fall 2012 Admission Notifications Sent : NOV for Spring 2012 / APR for Fall 2012 Admitted Student Reply Due: DEC 1 for Spring 2012/ Jun 1 for Fall 2012 Submit online at www.mycsulb.edu Non-refundable $150 enrollment deposit required Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) Final Transcripts due: OCT 14 for Spring 2012 JUL 15 for Fall 2012 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH SPRING/FALL 2012 TRANSFER TIMELINE

7. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH ACADEMIC PROFILE 86 Baccalaureate degrees w/ 147 Options 17 Impacted Programs (Upper Division Transfers Only) 67 Master’s degrees w/ 101 degree Options 74 Minors 50 Certificates 38 Credentials 4 Doctoral Degrees Ed.D Educational Administration & Leadership Ph.D Engineering & Industrial Applied Mathematics DNP Nurse Practice (Fall 2012) DPT Physical Therapy (Fall 2012)

8. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH IMPACTED PROGRAMS Art: Studio Art (BA/BFA) Athletic Training Biology (All options) Business (All majors) Communication Studies Communicative Disorders Criminal Justice Design: BA Design BS Industrial Design BFA Interior Design Film & Electronic Arts Kinesiology Exercise Science Kinesiotherapy Liberal Studies Nursing Psychology Social Work http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/admissions/impacted_major_upper.html

9. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH IMPACTED PROGRAMS Requirements vary by department/major and can include: Specific coursework Higher GPA Separate department application Letters of recommendation Valid field experience Interviews, exams, etc. Keep up to date on Impacted Programs Admissions Website www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/admissions/impacted_major.html

10. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH CSULB accepts appeals for extreme circumstances only Student must submit the request in writing –Within 15 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 Beach Attn: Transfer Appeals Committee 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd Long Beach, CA 90840 Pursue other education options FALL 2012 APPEAL PROCESS

11. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH FEES & FINANCIAL AID Cost per year Tuition & Mandatory Fees: $6,240 Housing (Room/Board): $11,294 Books & Supplies: $1,656 Financial Aid Approximately $220,500,000 awarded each year Over 52% of students receive aid Average Award: $11,950 Center for Scholarship Information www.csulb.edu/scholarships

12. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH 2012 RECOMMENDATIONS Selection is highly competitive…Strive for A’s! Complete Golden 4 as early as possible. Complete impacted major requirements as early as possible. Apply Early - Complete Files Early – Know Your Deadlines. Keep all contact information up-to-date.

13. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH GRADUATION BEGINS TODAY! ~CSULB President F. King Alexander~ Counselors’ Conference - Friday, October 28, 2011 Transfer Admission Workshops @ CSULB Selected Fridays in Fall 2011, register online at: http://www.outreach.csulb.edu Enrollment Services http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/ (562) 985-5471 University Outreach & School Relations Campus Tours www.outreach.csulb.edu (562) 985-5358 Counselor Connection www.outreach.csulb.edu/counselors Prospective Student Information www.csulb.edu/beachinfo