CSUMentor Tutorial 2016-2017 How to complete the CSUMentor Undergraduate Online Application
Agenda CSU Mentor Resources The CSU Application (Filing Window: Oct 1-Nov. 30) EOP Application Next Steps
There are 23 CSU Campuses!
CSUMentor.edu
Creating An Account Returning users login Forgot your username and/or password?
Create An Account Unique Email Account Required Use email addresses like Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc. Student Support or Counseling can assist Username must be unique New automated system to check if username is available Username suggestions are provided to user if desired username is taken
Nuts and Bolts of the CSU Application Needed: Copy of Transcript to complete application Test Scores-SAT/ACT (without writing) Read the Instructions! Admissions Eligibility Index NOT Needed: No Letters of Rec. No Essays No Activities List
Set the Pop-up Blocker to allow, off or temporary!
Beginning the Application
Application Manager To start an application. To resume an application. To view submitted applications.
Introduction Screen Campus notice
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.
Checks indicate areas that have been completed.. Navigation tools are available. Save often! Time out feature. Instructions and help videos are available on each screen.
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
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
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
Your State ID Number is on your transcript in the upper left hand corner. Nighthawk, Callme 1926453 1234547768 San Diego 07/10/96 999 Cedar Crest Lane San Diego, CA 92127 Class of 2015
If yes, then treated like independent student
Information will be used to determine fee waiver!
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.
Screen 5 Demographic Information Demographic Information Required to conform with federal requirements to report race and ethnicity. Applicants can pick one from each category, if applicable. Otherwise, select Decline to State
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 Release to CSU campus
Click on the Add button to select your High School.
Make sure you select the correct Del Norte High School
DNHS CEEB Code: 054351 All DNHS Courses must be entered as semester courses!
Non-native speakers of English Enter SAT/ACT test(s) taken or will be taken
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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
Screen 8 High School Preparation 1 Social Science 2-Years English 4-Years Mathematics 3-Years
Click Add Course to enter a course. Click Edit to modify a course. Click to delete a course.
Example with Mathematics
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
Example with Language Other Than English
Courses taken in Middle School Enter the following middle school courses on your CSU application: Language other than English Mathematics, beginning with Algebra 1
Additional A-G Courses
Warning for Missing Coursework
You do not list non-college prep coursework CSU provides space at end of application for non-a-g coursework you want them to know about
GPA Calculation Self Reported Links to CSUMentor GPA Calculator GPA: Includes A-G courses, beginning in 10 th grade Includes 8 trimesters of weighted (AP) credit, with a limit of 4 in 10 th grade.
Screen 10 College Courses Do not use this page! All coursework will be listed on Pages 8 & 9 under High School Preparation.
Screen 11 Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Program designed to assist low income and educationally disadvantaged students Provides admission, academic, and sometimes financial assistance to students
Screen 11 Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Reminder: EOP requires a separate application, which is to be completed after the general application is submitted.
Screen 12 Fee Waiver Application Fee Waiver Only complete once Up to 4 waivers per academic year
Sample: Fee Waiver Granted Sample: Fee Waiver Denied
Screen 13 Review Your Application
Click to submit your application! Note: For any corrections after submission, students will need to work directly with the college s admissions system
Credit Cards Visa MasterCard Payment Options Check / E-Checks or Money Order Fee Waiver Option only if granted Apply only once for all CSU Campuses Applies all academic year
Selecting A Payment Sample: Check or Credit Card Sample: Fee Waiver Instructions on how and where to send your check are on the following screen.
Application Submitted!
Separate Application for EOP Online EOP applications can be started only AFTER submitting an online application to a CSU campus first To apply for EOP online, Go to Apply Online, then click link to apply for EOP online.
Completing the 2016-17 Online Application Reminders Fall 2017 Application: October 1, 2016 November 30, 2016 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
Upcoming Events UC Workshop Tuesday, 10/11, 8:00 am, PAC Online Application Workshops Tuesdays, 8:00 am, Library Lab 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15
Questions?