3. Creating An Account Returning users login Forgot your username and/or password? Click to create an account

4. Create An Account – Screen 1 Suggestions

5. Create An Account – Screen 2 Issues with Screen 2:  International Postal Code: This question is only required if your address is outside the United States of America.  Telephone Numbers: Make sure to format your telephone numbers correctly to avoid errors.  Not Required: “How did you hear about CSUMentor”?

6. Create An Account – Screen 3 Account successfully created!

7. Application Manager To start an application. To complete additional applications to other CSU campuses, you only have to complete the first screen of each application. To resume an application. To view submitted applications.

8. Completing the 2015-16 Online Application Fall 2015 Applications are open as of October 1, 2014 All screens must be completed in order to submit your application Payment type must be selected Be sure to check Application Filing Status report to learn when campuses close

9. Introduction Screen Campus notice

10. To begin the application click on the “Begin Application” button at the button of the introduction screen. You must scroll down the screen to view the button.

11. Each header bar will also have a link to the online tutorial via the “Play” button. Only videos pertinent to this section will play Online Tutorial You can navigate to other parts of the video using the menu on the right of the video.

12. Side Menu Bar of Application Push Pin: Current page Check Marks: Completed screens Skip & Jump to: Go to another screen without saving Quick link to Introduction page of campus HELP Movies: Link to new online video tutorial Instructions: Text instructions for any screen of the application Quick link to Student Support page for assistance on completing the application Quick link to Application Manager SAVE: Will save the information that has been inputted on the screen LOG OFF: Log off the application and the CSUMentor site SUBMIT: To submit the completed application (appears only when application is ready for submission)

13. Screen 1 – Enrollment Information Application Information  Term Apply for  Main campus/Off-campus (Depending upon the campus, this question may or may not appear on the application.)  Intended Major  Degree Objective  Credential Objective  Campus Housing (Depending upon the campus, this question may or may not appear on the application.) Entry Status  Graduating HS Senior with or without college credit Previous Application  Last Applied  Last Attended

14. Main/Off Campus Question WithoutWith

16. Entry Status Options for Applicants

18. Screen 2 – Name and Address Name(s)  Full Name  Other Names Current Mailing Address  International state/province Permanent Address Contact Information  Phone Numbers  E-mail Address

20. Screen 3 – Personal Information Applicant Information  Social Security Number Confirm SSN  California Statewide Student ID added (optional)  Date of Birth  Gender  Ward of the court question added  Residence  Place of Birth Military Information Optional Information  NCAA Sports  Parents’ Education  Family Income

21. If yes, then treated like independent student

23. This screen determines application fee waiver eligibility.

24. Screen 4 – CA State Residency Information Residency Status  Your responses to the following questions are required to make a preliminary assessment of your residency status for admission and tuition purposes. The campus may request additional information prior to making a final residence determination.

25. If determined to be a minor student, the system will ask about their parent’s residency in California

26. If determined to be an adult student, the system will ask about their residency in California

28. Screen 5 – Demographic Information Demographic Information  Required to conform with federal requirements to report race and ethnicity.

29. This is required… Question 1a is required for all applicants. If applicant responds “yes”, question 1b will be required. If applicant responds “No” or “Decline to State”, question 1b will not be required.

30. This is required… Question 2, required for all applicants Applicants can pick one from each category, if applicable. Otherwise, select “Decline to State” Question 3, required for all applicants

31. Screen 6 – High School Information Current or Last High School Attended  High School Information  Graduation, GED Date or checkbox, if neither Other High Schools attended Test Information  Entries for SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS and PTE  EAP scores Students should click box! Release to CSU campus

32. Click on the “Add” button to select your High School.

33. Taft CEEB code: 053806

34. Students can pull UC A-G list courses for up to 4 additional high schools besides graduating high school

35. Enter test taken or will be taken Non-native speakers of English

36. Screen 7 – College Information Current, Previous and Planned Colleges Attended  Enter the names and locations of all current, previous and planned colleges and universities even if no coursework was completed. Begin with the last institution attended. Advanced Standing Credit  All students except Graduating High School Senior with no college credit

37. Click on “Edit” to modify any college information inputted. Click on “Add a College” to add your college. Click on Trash Can to delete college information inputted.

38. Adding a College If you can not locate your school on the list, call 1-800-GO-TO-XAP.

39. Screen 8 – High School Preparation 1 Social Science  2-Years English  4-Years Mathematics  3-Years

40. Click “Edit” to modify a course. Click “Add … Course” to enter a course. Click Trash Can to delete a course.

42. Select from the Course List. This list contains your school’s actual courses. If class is not in drop down menu select “Other” and type in the class.

43. Click “add course” to save the course.

44. Warning for Missing Coursework

45. Screen 9 – High School Preparation 2 Laboratory Science  1-Year Biological Science with laboratory (D1)  1-Year Physical Science with laboratory (D2) Language Other Than English  2-Years in same the language Visual/Performing Arts  1-Year College Preparatory Elective

46. GPA Calculation Self Reported Links to CSUMentor GPA Calculator

47. Additional A-G Courses

48. Screen 10 – College Courses College Courses in Progress  List courses College Courses Planned  List courses CSU General Education Requirements  List A1, A2, A3, and B4 courses

49. Click “Add a Course” to enter a course Click “Edit” to modify a course Click Trash Can to delete a course

50. Click “add course” to save the course. Select Course from Course List

51. Screen 11 – EOP Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) New EOP&S Fee Waiver Transfer Students that are enrolled in EOP&S

52. Screen 12 – Fee Waiver Application Fee Waiver  Only complete once  Financial Information  Calculation of Fee Waiver

54. Sample: Fee Waiver Denied Sample: Fee Waiver Granted

55. Screen 13 – Review Your Application

56. Click to submit your application!

57. Payment Options Credit Cards  Visa  MasterCard Check / E-Checks or Money Order Fee Waiver  Option only if granted  Apply only once for all CSU Campuses  Applies all academic year

58. Selecting A Payment Sample: Check or Credit CardSample: Fee Waiver Instructions on how and where to send your check are on the following screen.

60. Application Submitted!

61. To apply for EOP online, Go to Apply Online, then click link to apply for EOP online. Separate Application for EOP Online EOP applications can be started only AFTER submitting an online application to a CSU campus first