CSU COUNSELOR CONFERENCE CAMPUS SPECIFIC

ADMISSION PRACTICES

PRESENTED BY: University Outreach 661.654.3138

UNIVERSITY PROFILETotal Enrollment 7,906Student to Faculty Ratio 26:1Average Class Size 26Bachelor’s 35Master’s 19Credential Programs 7State of the Art Library & Recreation Center90% of Faculty have PhD’sQuarter System

FALL 2011 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Average GPA for FTF 2.98

Average SAT Scores SAT 963Average ACT Scores ACT 20FTF Population 13%Transfer Population 12%Average Age of Students 24Female Students 62%Male Students 38%Average Unit Load 15 Units

FTF Applications 5,300FTF Admits 3,513FTF Enrolled 1,030

Transfer Applications 3,125Transfer Admits 1,537Transfer Enrolled 952

• Serve the State of California

• Not an impacted campus

• FTF are admitted if they meet the following requirements:– Complete “a-g” college prep courses with grade of C or

better– Earn an eligibility (SAT/ACT) index score– Applicants with a gpa of 3.00 or above are not required

to submit test scores to establish admission eligibility

SERVICE REGION & SELECTION PROCESS

• Transfer Students– Admit Lower Division Transfer Students– Upper Division Transfer Students can be admitted based

on courses in progress including the Golden 4– In progress courses must be completed before the start

term– “C” grade or higher required in Golden 4 courses

SERVICE REGION & SELECTION PROCESS

NOTIFICATION PROCESS

• Admitted students are notified of status on a Rolling Basis beginning October 15th through United States mail

• Applicants will be directed to the university Student Self Service Portal mycsub.edu and assigned an ID number to view their current admissions status

APPEAL PROCESS

• STEP ONE– Applicants should contact their Admissions Evaluator to

discuss any admissions decision

• STEP TWO– Admissions Evaluator will consult with the Associate

Vice President of Enrollment Management for a final admissions decision.

TESTING INFORMATION

• Applicants with a gpa of 3.00 or above are not required to submit SAT or ACT test scores

• FTF are encouraged to take the SAT or ACT placement test by January of their senior year

• CSU Bakersfield requires all new students to be tested in English (EPT) and Mathematics (ELM) prior to enrollment unless exempt– Scores will be used for advising and placement purposes

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION• All new students are REQUIRED to attend an orientation program• Students must pre-register to attend programs - NO ONSITE REGISTRATION

• Students are allowed to register for courses at orientation• FTF students must take the ELM/EPT placement exams BEFORE they will be

allowed to attend an orientation program– Students not exempt will be required to participate in the Early Start Program

• Math ELM below 50, SAT below 550, ACT below 23• English EPT below 147, SAT below 500, ACT below 22

– Unless exempt by SAT, ACT, AP, or EAP scores• Pre-advising is mandatory for the School of Natural Science & Math, Eng

and Nursing• New Student Orientation Program Fee - $35.00

COSTS TO ATTENDFINANCIAL AID SCHOOL CODE:

007993

• Figures are based on undergraduate students considered full-time status (over 6 units)

• Non-Resident/Foreign Tuition $248.00 per unit (plus fees above)

LIVING ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS

Registration Fees $2,228.00 $2,228.00Books & Supplies $582.00 $582.00Housing & Meals $2,624.00 $3,484.00Total Cost Per Quarter $5,434.00 $6,294.00Total Cost Per Year $16,302.00 $18,882.00

IMPORTANT DATES

October 1st – November 30th - CSU Mentor Application Filing Period

October 1st – March 1st - CSUB Application Filing Period

July 15th - Final transcripts to Admissions & Records - Students may be dropped if final copies are not received by this date

July 1st - Intent to Enroll form and deposit of $100- Deposit applied toward registration fees- Refundable up to First Day of Quarter- Students who apply or plan to apply for financial aid can request a waiver

ADDITIONAL DATES

March 2nd - FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline

March 15th - Freshman Scholarship Application Deadline- www.csub.edu/finaid/scholarships/

June 1st - Housing Deadline- Application fee is $50 (nonrefundable), and $200 to reserve space = $250.00- www.csub.edu/housing

July - August - Early Start Program- Student will be notified by email & US mail

CAMPUS CONTACT INFORMATION

• Admissions & Records661-654-3036

• Athletics661-654-2583

• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)661-654-2275

• Financial Aid661-654-3016

• Housing/Residential Life661-654-3014

• New Student Orientation661-654-3388

• Orientation661-654-3388

• Students with Disabilities661-654-3016

• Testing Center661-654-3373

• University Outreach & Campus Tours661-654-3138