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Admission/Undergraduate
Cal State East Bay welcomes your application to study at our university. There are three steps to the application process for most prospective students:
| 1. | Complete an online CSU application for admission at http://www.csumentor.edu. | ||||
| 2. | Cal State East Bay will determine your eligibility based on criteria discussed in this chapter. | ||||
| 3. | We notify you of the university's decision. | ||||
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How do I become a Cal State East Bay student?
| • | Prospective students, applying for part-time or full-time undergraduate programs of study, in day or evening classes, must file a complete undergraduate application and pay a $55 application fee. The $55 nonrefundable application fee should be in the form of a check or money order payable to "The California State University" or you may use a credit card if you are submitting an online application. The application fee may not be transferred or used to apply to another term. An alternate major may be indicated on the application. The applications of persons denied admission to an impacted and/or closed campus may be re-routed to another campus at no cost, but only if the applicant is CSU eligible. | ||||
| • | Electronic versions of the CSU undergraduate and graduate applications are accessible on the World Wide Web at http://www.csumentor.edu. The CSUMentor system allows students to browse through general information about CSU's twenty-three campuses, view multimedia campus presentations, send and receive electronic responses to specific questions, and apply for admission and financial aid. Applications may be obtained online. They are also available at any California high school or community college, or from the Admissions Office at any of the California State University campuses. | ||||
| The CSU encourages use of the online application at http://www.csumentor.edu. The university has a limited number of paper applications available for students with legitimate computer access problems, or those who have a legitimate need to work with paper in order to successfully be able to apply to the university. | |||||
| • | Complete all required information, including your Social Security number. (The university uses this number to accurately identify student records and evaluate financial aid applications.) Be certain to accurately enter your academic information. Any misrepresentation could result in an offer of admission being rescinded. | ||||
| • | After you have sent all application materials and fees, you can check the status of your Cal State East Bay application at https://my.csueastbay.edu. | ||||
| • | Cal State East Bay corresponds with applicants by mail and by e-mail, so be sure information on your application is complete and accurate. | ||||
| • | The bachelor's degree major in Nursing also requires a departmental application. If you want to pursue a major in nursing, see the Nursing chapter for special admission requirements. | ||||
| • | Take time to read this catalog and become familiar with the specific policies and procedures of Cal State East Bay and the CSU system. This will help you to understand your rights and responsibilities, as well as the rights and responsibilities of the university. | ||||
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Who must complete an application?
All students in the following categories must complete an undergraduate admission application:
| High school graduates Community college transfer students Cal State East Bay students who have not been enrolled for three consecutive quarters Students who have a degree from a college or university and want a second baccalaureate degree Students who have been enrolled only in Special Sessions, Extension, and Open University Students who have attended Cal State East Bay as visiting students from another university Students who want to audit classes  Students who were previously admitted to Cal State East Bay for a particular quarter but did not enroll | |||||
If you have a baccalaureate degree and wish to pursue post-baccalaureate study or a graduate degree, you must submit an application and application fee, even if you are a Cal State East Bay graduate.
The following regulations and procedures govern admission to both the Hayward Hills and Concord campuses. They are subject to change without prior notice if necessary so that university policies are consistent with those established by the Trustees of The California State University.
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What are Cal State East Bay's admission procedures and policies?
Requirements for admission to California State University, East Bay are in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations. Complete information is available at www.csumentor.edu/planning/.
Applying online via www.csumentor.edu is encouraged, and many CSU campuses will facilitate use of online applications for admission. Application in "hard copy" form may be obtained online or at any California high school or community college or from the Office of Admission at any of the campuses of the California State University.
We advise all prospective students to supply complete and accurate information on the admission application, residence questionnaire, and financial aid forms. In addition, you must, when requested, submit authentic and official transcripts of all previous academic work attempted. Failure to file complete, accurate, and authentic application documents may result in denial or rescission of admission, cancellation of academic credit, suspension, or expulsion (Section 41301, Article 1.1 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations).
Declaration of Objective
When you apply for undergraduate admission you can state an objective (major and degree) to be pursued. You may also be admitted as an "Undeclared Student." In addition, once you have been enrolled at the university, faculty and staff of the University Advisement Center (UAC) are available to assist you in selecting a major and degree program. The responsibility for meeting the specific requirements of a program or major rests with you, but your advisor or the department chair of your selected major will help you determine the courses remaining for completion of major requirements. The University Advisement Center may also assist you in determining your General Education requirements.
Impacted Programs
The California State University system will announce during the fall filing period the programs that are impacted (programs which receive more applications from minimally CSU eligible students in the initial filing period than can be accommodated) and the supplementary criteria campuses will use. Detailed impaction information is available at http://www.calstate.edu/AR/impactioninfo.shtml and via www.csumentor.edu. That announcement will also be published in the CSU Review and distributed by the Chancellor's Office to high school and college counselors. It will also be available online at http://www.calstate.edu/AR/csureview. The initial filing periods are October and November for fall terms, June for winter terms, August for spring terms, February for summer terms. If you are applying for admission to an impacted program, you must also meet supplementary admission criteria. Information about the supplementary criteria is sent to program applicants. Some programs are impacted at every campus where they are offered; others are impacted only at some campuses. If you are applying for admission to an impacted program you must file your application during the initial filing period. If you wish to be considered for admission to impacted programs at more than one campus, you should file an application at each campus for which you see admissions consideration.
The Nursing major (Clinical portion) is the only impacted program at Cal State East Bay. Supplementary admission criteria are listed in the undergraduate Nursing chapter.
Supplementary Admission Criteria
Each campus with impacted programs uses supplementary admission criteria in screening applicants. Supplementary criteria may include ranking on the freshman Eligibility Index Table (see "Eligibility Index" later in this chapter), the overall transfer grade point average, completion of specified prerequisite courses, and a combination of campus-developed criteria. If you are required to submit scores on either the SAT or the ACT, you should take the test as early as possible, and no later than October of the preceding year.
The supplementary admission criteria used by the individual campuses to screen applicants to impacted programs appear periodically in the CSU Review and are made available by the campuses to all applicants seeking admission to an impacted program. Details regarding the supplemental admissions criteria are also provided at http://www.calstate.edu/AR/impactioninfo.shtml.
Use of Social Security Number
You are required to include your correct social security number in designated places on your application for admission pursuant to the authority contained in Section 41201, Title 5, California Code of Regulations, and Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 6109). The university uses social security numbers to identify students and their records, including identification for purposes of financial aid eligibility and disbursement and repayment of financial aid and other debts payable to the institution. Also, the Internal Revenue Service requires the university to file information that includes your social security number and other information such as the amount paid for qualified tuition, related expenses, and interest on educational loans. That information is used by the IRS to help determine whether you, or a person claiming you as a dependent, may take a credit or deduction to reduce federal income taxes.
If you are a taxpayer who claims Hope Scholarship or Lifetime Learning tax credit, you are required to provide Cal State East Bay with your name, address, and Taxpayer Identification Number.
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When should I apply?
The application filing periods for undergraduate, graduate, and unclassified post-baccalaureate applicants are listed below. (Graduate and unclassified post-baccalaureate applicants should see the Graduate Studies chapter in this catalog for additional information on admission procedures.)
| Application Filing Periods |
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| Terms in 2007-2008 | First Accepted | Filing Period |
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| SUMMER 2007 FALL 2007 WINTER 2008 SPRING 2008 | Feb. 1, 2007 Oct. 1, 2006 June 1, 2007 Aug. 1, 2007 | Feb. 1-28, 2007 Oct.1-Nov. 30, 2006 June 1-30, 2007 Aug.1-31, 2007 |
You should also check the university website for up-to-date information on application deadlines for the term of entry you are considering.
Cal State East Bay accepts applications until its capacity is reached. (Many campuses limit undergraduate admission in an enrollment category due to overall enrollment limits.) If applying after the initial filing period, consult the campus admission office for current information. Similar information is also available at http://www.csumentor.edu/filing_status/Default.asp.
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Does the university have any special provisions for enrollment and admission?
High School Students
If you are a high school student, you can be considered for admission in certain special university programs if you are recommended by your high school principal and the appropriate campus department chair. You can be considered only if your preparation is equivalent to that required of eligible California high school graduates. Admission to a special program is valid only for the specific program and does not constitute the right to continued enrollment.
Non-Matriculated Enrollment
If you wish to enroll only for Special Session, Extension, or regular quarter courses available through the Open University program of Continuing and International Education, you are not required to file a formal application for admission to the university or to file transcripts. You must register through the Division of Continuing and International Education.
Hardship Petitions
Cal State East Bay has established procedures for consideration of qualified applicants who would be faced with extreme hardship if not admitted. Contact Enrollment Management for information on policies governing hardship admission. See also the "Admissions Appeals" section under "How will I be informed of the admission decision?" in this chapter.
Educational Opportunity Program
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) offers a variety of support services designed to ensure student success at Cal State East Bay. These services include admission assistance, Summer Bridge, an EOP orientation, academic advisement, personal and career counseling, referral services, and an EOP grant for eligible students.
EOP accepts students who qualify for regular admission, as well as a limited number of students who do not meet regular admission criteria. Only low-income and educationally disadvantaged undergraduate students who need admission assistance and support services to succeed at CSUEB are admitted to EOP. They must demonstrate academic potential and motivation to succeed, be California residents, and meet the income eligibility criteria.
To apply for the program, prospective students must complete the CSU Application for Admission and check the appropriate box for EOP. In addition, they must complete supplementary information available on: http://www.csumentor.edu.
For assistance or for further information about the program, please contact the EOP Admissions Office at (510) 885-4683 or visit the Student Academic Services website at http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/sas/.
All freshmen receiving special admission are required to attend the EOP Summer Bridge Program as a condition of their admission for fall.
Veterans
Veterans who meet the admission requirements may attend under full veterans' benefits. Information concerning veterans' programs can be obtained from Enrollment Management.
First-time freshmen and lower division applicants who are California resident veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, but who do not meet regular entrance requirements may be considered for undergraduate admission if, in our judgment, the veteran has the potential to perform satisfactorily at the collegiate level. To be considered under this provision, you must have served 181 days active duty since 1955 with a discharge or separation under conditions other than dishonorable.
If you wish to be considered under this provision, your application for admission must include supporting documents, including separation papers (DD 214), and a letter petitioning special consideration. Transcripts and test scores are also required.
Adult Students
If you are twenty-five years of age or older, you may also be considered for admission as an adult student if you meet all of the following conditions:
| 1. | You possess a high school diploma (or the equivalent as demonstrated on the Tests of General Educational Development or the California High School Proficiency Examination). | ||||
| 2. | You have not enrolled in college as a full-time student for more than one term during the past five years. Part-time enrollment is permissible. | ||||
| 3. | If you have attended college in the last five years, you have earned a "C" average or better in all college work attempted. | ||||
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How will I be notified that my application has been received?
On-time applicants may expect to receive an acknowledgment from the campuses to which they applied within two to four weeks of filing an application. This notice may also include a request that applicants submit additional records necessary to evaluate your academic qualifications. An applicant may be assured of admission if the evaluation of relevant qualifications indicates that he or she meets CSU admission requirements, and Cal State East Bay requirements for admission to an impacted program. Unless specific written approval/ confirmation is received, an offer of admission is not transferable to another term or to another campus.
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What information is necessary for evaluation of admission eligibility?
Once you receive an acknowledgment from Cal State East Bay that your application has been received, you will be requested to submit required documents (i.e., transcripts, test scores, etc.), if you have not previously done so. It is your responsibility to see that all official transcripts are sent directly to Enrollment Management from each previous institution attended. Neither evaluation nor determination of eligibility is possible until all required documents have been received.
| 1. | First-time freshmen must submit transcripts of high school work (grades 9-12). Scores from the ACT or SAT examinations are required, unless exempt (see next paragraph). If you are still in high school you must submit transcripts of work as instructed and a final transcript after graduation. | ||||
| First-time freshmen or lower division transfer applicants, whose high school grade point average is at least 3.00 (3.61 for nonresidents) have the test score requirement waived. Your high school grade point average calculation will include only those grades earned in approved college preparatory courses taken during the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. | |||||
| 2. | If you are applying for undergraduate transfer, graduate, or post-baccalaureate admission, you must submit an official transcript from each college or university previously attended, regardless of length of attendance, even if no work was completed. | ||||
| 3. | If you are a transfer student with fewer than 90 transferable quarter units (60 semester units) you must, in addition to item #2 above, file one official transcript showing courses and grades earned during high school (grades 9-12), as well as scores from the ACT or SAT examinations. If your high school grade point average is at least 3.00 (3.61 for nonresidents) the test score requirement will be waived. | ||||
| 4. | If you are an international student or non-U.S. citizen, you may be required to submit additional records. See "Are there special admission and eligibility requirements for international students?" in this chapter. | ||||
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How will I be informed of the admission decision?
After eligibility has been established, you will receive a letter of admission to the university for the term indicated. This notice will also inform you of residency status.
You may be assured of admission if the evaluation of relevant qualifications indicates that you meet CSU admission requirements, and campus requirements for admission to an impacted program. Unless specific written approval/confirmation is received, an offer of admission is not transferable to another term or to another campus.
The university reserves the right, however, to select its students and to deny admission to the university, or to any of its programs, based upon the university's determination, at its sole discretion, of an applicant's suitability and the best interests of the university.
Re-Routing
If for some reason you cannot be accommodated at Cal State East Bay, your application will be redirected to your second choice unless you are seeking admission to a system-wide impacted program or the alternate campus has reached its capacity in your chosen program of study.
Admissions Appeals
If you do not meet published admission eligibility standards, you may petition the Admissions Appeals Committee for reconsideration. The petition may be by form or letter, and must include a statement of extenuating factors which includes the potential hardship to be incurred if admission is denied, as well as the reason your past record is not indicative of present capabilities. There is a limit on the number of exceptions to published admission criteria which the campus may grant. The Committee, therefore, considers a number of factors, normally favoring applicants who are close to qualifying and upper division students.
If you come from a disadvantaged background or are a veteran, you may be considered under other criteria.
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What are the minimum admission requirements for freshmen?
Generally, first-time freshman applicants will qualify for regular admission if they meet the following requirements:
| • | have graduated from high school, have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination; and | ||||
| • | have a qualifiable minimum eligibility index (see the Eligibility Index Table in this section); and | ||||
| • | have completed, with grades of "C" or better, each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements. (See "Subject Requirements" later in this section.) Courses must be completed prior to your enrollment in The California State University (special high school programs are exempted from this rule). | ||||
The eligibility index is the combination of the high school grade point average and scores on either the American College Test (ACT) or the SAT (Math and Critical Reading sections only). Grade point averages (GPA) are based on grades earned in courses taken during the final three years of high school. Included in the calculation of the GPA are grades earned in all college preparatory "a-g" subject requirements, and bonus points for approved honors courses (excluding physical education and military science).
Up to eight semesters of honors courses taken in the last three years of high school (including up to two approved courses taken in the tenth grade) can be accepted. Each unit of "A" in an honors course will receive a total of 5 points; "B," 4 points; and "C," 3 points. Up to two 11th grade IB, AP or honors courses with 11th or 12th grade course content taken in 10th grade may also receive bonus points.
A CSU Eligibility Index (EI) can be calculated by multiplying your grade point average by 800 and adding your total score on the SAT (the mathematics and critical reading scores). If you took the ACT, multiply your grade point average by 200 and add ten times the ACT composite score. Persons who are California high school graduates (or residents of California for tuition purposes), need a minimum index of 2900 using the SAT or 694 using the ACT. The Eligibility Index Table illustrates several combinations of required test scores and averages. If you apply for admission before you graduate from high school, you should compute your GPA using grades earned in courses completed after the 9th grade. Do not include grades you expect to earn in courses during the remainder of the 12th grade.
For admission to terms during the 2007-2008 college year, the university has no plans to include the writing scores from either of the admissions tests in the computation of the CSU Eligibility Index.
Persons who neither graduated from a California high school nor are a resident of California for tuition purposes, need a minimum index of 3502 (SAT) or 842 (ACT). Graduates of secondary schools in foreign countries must be judged to have academic preparation and abilities equivalent to applicants eligible under this section. (See "Are there special admission and eligibility requirements for international students?" in this chapter.)
An applicant with a grade point average of 3.00 or above (3.61 for nonresidents), is not required to submit test scores. However, all applicants for admission are urged to take the SAT or ACT because campuses use these test results for advising and placement purposes and may require them for admission to impacted majors or programs. Impacted CSU campuses require SAT or ACT scores of all applicants for freshman admission.
You will qualify for regular admission when the university verifies that you have graduated from high school, have a qualifiable minimum eligibility index and have completed the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory "a-g" subjects. If you are applying to an impacted program, you must also meet all supplementary criteria.
Note: The CSU uses only the SAT Mathematics and Critical Reading scores in its admission eligibility equation. The SAT or ACT writing scores are not currently used by CSU campuses.
Eligibility Index Table for California High School Graduates or Residents of California |
| 3.00 and above qualifies with any score |
| GPA | ACT Score | SAT Score (Math and Critical Reading total) |
| 2.99 2.98 2.97 2.96 2.95 2.94 2.93 2.92 2.91 2.90 2.89 2.88 2.87 2.86 2.85 2.84 2.83 2.82 2.81 2.80 2.79 2.78 2.77 2.76 2.75 2.74 2.73 2.72 2.71 2.70 2.69 2.68 2.67 2.66 2.65 2.64 2.63 2.62 2.61 2.60 2.59 2.58 2.57 2.56 2.55 2.54 2.53 2.52 2.51 2.50 2.49 2.48 2.47 2.46 2.45 2.44 2.43 2.42 2.41 2.40 2.39 2.38 2.37 2.36 2.35 2.34 2.33 2.32 2.31 2.30 2.29 2.28 2.27 2.26 2.25 2.24 2.23 2.22 2.21 2.20 2.19 2.18 2.17 2.16 2.15 2.14 2.13 2.12 2.11 2.10 2.09 2.08 2.07 2.06 2.05 2.04 2.03 2.02 2.01 2.00 | 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 | 510 520 530 540 540 550 560 570 580 580 590 600 610 620 620 630 640 650 660 660 670 680 690 700 700 710 720 730 740 740 750 760 770 780 780 790 800 810 820 820 830 840 850 860 860 870 880 890 900 900 910 920 930 940 940 950 960 970 980 980 990 1000 1010 1020 1020 1030 1040 1050 1060 1060 1070 1080 1090 1100 1100 1110 1120 1130 1140 1140 1150 1160 1170 1180 1180 1190 1200 1210 1220 1220 1230 1240 1250 1260 1260 1270 1280 1290 1300 1300 |
Subject Requirements
The California State University requires that first-time freshmen applicants complete, with grades of "C" or better, a comprehensive pattern of college preparatory study totaling 15 units. A "unit" is one year of study in high school.
| • | English: four years | ||||
| • | Mathematics: three years (algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra) | ||||
| • | Social Science: two years, including one year of U.S. history or U.S. history and government | ||||
| • | Laboratory Science: two years (one year of biological and one year of physical science, both with labs) | ||||
| • | Foreign Language: two years in the same foreign language (subject to waiver for applicants demonstrating equivalent competence) | ||||
| • | Visual and Performing Arts: one year in the same discipline (art, dance, drama/theater, or music) | ||||
| • | Electives: one year (selected from English, advanced mathematics, social science, history, laboratory science, foreign language, and visual and performing arts or other courses approved and included on the UC/CSU "A-G" list.) | ||||
The foreign language subject requirement may be satisfied by demonstrating competence in a language other than English at a level equivalent to, or higher than, that expected of students who complete two years of foreign language study. Consult your school counselor, or Enrollment Management for more information.
Test Requirements
Prospective freshman and transfer applicants who have fewer than 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable college credit must submit scores, unless exempt, (see Eligibility Index Table) from either the SAT of the College Board or the ACT. If you are required to submit test scores, you should take the test no later than early December if applying for fall admission. Persons who apply to our impacted program (Nursing, Clinical portion), check with the department for further requirements. Test scores are also used for advising and placement purposes. Registration forms and dates for the SAT or ACT are available from school or college counselors, or from Cal State East Bay's Testing Office (510) 885-3661. You may also write or call:
| The College Board (SAT) Registration Unit, Box 6200 Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6200 (609) 771-7588 www.collegeboard.org ACT Registration Unit, P.O. Box 414 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 337-1270 www.act.org | |||||
Grades, in up to eight semester courses designated as honors courses in approved subjects (taken in the last two years of high school), receive additional points in grade point average calculations. Each unit of "A" in approved courses will receive a total of 5 points; "B," 4 points; "C," 3 points; "D," 1 point; and none for "F" grades. (Beginning fall 2003, up to two 11th grade IB, AP, or honors courses with 11th or 12th grade course content taken in 10th grade may also receive bonus points.)
Provisional Admission
Cal State East Bay may provisionally admit first-time freshmen applicants based on their academic preparation as demonstrated by their work through the junior year of high school and their planned academic program for the senior year. The university will monitor the senior year of study to ensure that admitted students complete their senior year of studies satisfactorily, including the required college preparatory subjects and graduation from high school. Students are required to submit an official transcript after graduation to certify that all coursework has been satisfactorily completed. Official high school transcripts must be received prior to the deadline set by the university. In no case may documentation of high school graduation be received any later than the census date for a student's first term of CSU enrollment. The university may rescind admission decisions, cancel financial aid awards, and cancel any university registration for students who are found not to be eligible after the final transcript has been evaluated.
Applicants will qualify for regular (non-provisional) admission when the university verifies that they have graduated and received a diploma from high school, have a qualifiable minimum eligibility index, have completed the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory "a-g" subjects, and, if applying to an impacted program, have met all supplementary criteria.
Admission with Honors
To qualify for Admission with Honors, you must also fully satisfy the Subject Requirements for admission to Cal State East Bay. Students admitted with Honors are eligible for the CSUEB University Honors Program (see the University Honors Program chapter in the undergraduate programs section of this catalog).
First-Time Freshmen. Admission with Honors is conferred on a student whose high school GPA is at least 3.50, counting all subjects used to determine admissibility beginning with the tenth grade.
Lower Division Transfers. Admission with Honors is conferred on a student whose high school record is at least equivalent to that of a first-time freshman receiving honors. In addition, the student must have a combined all-college GPA in transferable courses of at least 3.50, based on work completed.
Upper Division Transfers. Admission with Honors is conferred on a student whose combined all-college GPA is at least 3.50 based on transferable work completed.
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What are the minimum admission standards for transfer students?
Students who have completed fewer than 60 transferable semester college units (or fewer than 90 quarter units) are considered lower division transfer students. Students who have completed 60 or more transferable semester college units (90 or more quarter units) are considered upper division transfer students. Students who complete college units during high school or during the summer immediately following high school graduation are considered first-time freshmen and must meet those admission requirements. Transferable courses are those designated for baccalaureate credit by the college or university offering the courses and accepted as such by the campus to which the applicant seeks admission.
Lower Division Transfer Requirements
Generally, you will qualify for admission as a lower division transfer student at Cal State East Bay if you have a grade point average of at least 2.0 ("C" or better) in all transferable units attempted, are in good standing at the last college or university attended, and meet any of the following standards:
| 1. | You meet the freshman admission requirements (grade point and subject requirements) in effect for the term to which you are applying (see "What are the minimum admission requirements for freshmen?") | ||||
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| 2. | You were eligible for admission as a freshman at the time of high school graduation (except for the subject requirements), have been in continuous attendance at an accredited college since high school graduation, and have made up the missing subjects. | ||||
Note: Due to enrollment pressures many CSU campuses do not admit lower division transfer applicants.
Making Up Missing College Preparatory Subject Requirements
Lower division applicants who did not complete the subject requirements while in high school may make up missing subjects in any of the following ways.
| 1. | You may complete appropriate courses with a "C" or better in adult school or high school summer sessions. | ||||
| 2. | You may complete appropriate college courses with a "C" or better. (One college course of at least three semester or four quarter units is considered equivalent to one year of high school study.) | ||||
| 3. | You may earn acceptable scores on specified examinations. | ||||
Upper Division Transfer Requirements
Generally, you will qualify for admission as an upper division transfer student if:
| 1. | You have a grade point average of at least 2.0 ("C" or better) in at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable college credit; | ||||
| 2. | You are in good standing at the last college or university attended. | ||||
| 3. | You have completed at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units that must be selected from transferable college courses in English, arts and humanities, social science, science and mathematics. The 60 semester (90 quarter) units must also include all of the general education requirements in oral and written communication in the English language and critical thinking (at least 9 semester/13.5 quarter units) and the requirement in mathematics/quantitative reasoning (usually 3 semester/4.5 quarter units) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements in English communication and mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning. | ||||
Cal State East Bay may provisionally or conditionally admit transfer applicants based on their academic preparation and courses planned for completion. The campus will monitor the final terms to ensure that those admitted complete all required courses satisfactorily. All accepted applicants are required to submit an official transcript of all college-level work completed. The university will rescind admission for all students who are found not to be eligible after the final transcript has been evaluated. In no case may such documents be received and validated by the university any later than a student's registration for his/her second term of CSU enrollment.
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How will my transfer units be evaluated?
Credits earned in accredited community colleges will be evaluated by Enrollment Management in accordance with the following provisions:
| 1. | Not more than 105 quarter (70 semester) units of credit may be allowed for community college work; community college credit earned after the student has earned 105 quarter units at one or more community colleges will be used for determining grade point averages and may be used to satisfy subject requirements, but may not be applied toward the total units required for the bachelor's degree. | ||||
| 2. | No credit may be allowed for professional courses in education taken in a community college, other than an introduction to education course. | ||||
| 3. | Cal State East Bay and California community colleges have articulation agreements regarding course equivalencies. If you are planning to transfer to Cal State East Bay you should consult with your community college counselors as to whether or not particular courses meet specific requirements. | ||||
| 4. | Certification of part or all of the lower division General Education-Breadth Requirements completed may be submitted by the California community college from which the student is transferring. You should request a G.E. certification at the time you request a transcript to be sent to Cal State East Bay. Twelve upper division G.E. units must be completed at Cal State East Bay. | ||||
| 5. | Certification of the completion of the Cal State East Bay requirements in U.S. History and Institutions will also be accepted from your community college. | ||||
Note: Not more than 141
quarter units of transfer credit may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree.University Advisement Center (UAC)
The UAC is located in the Student Services Hub 1131. Academic advisors are available to discuss and explain your transfer evaluation or the degree audit you will receive from Enrollment Management. An official evaluation or an update of a prior evaluation is available by appointment. (See the Student Services chapter in this catalog for additional information on the UAC.)
Credit for Extension and Correspondence School Work
You may count a maximum of 36 quarter (24 semester) units of extension and correspondence school work toward a baccalaureate degree at Cal State East Bay. Any such units not earned at Cal State East Bay must be earned in courses which would be acceptable for Cal State East Bay degrees and must come from accredited institutions which would accept the units toward their own degrees.
No extension or correspondence school credit may be applied toward the residency requirement for undergraduates or graduates. All transferable extension and correspondence work will be used for determination of the undergraduate grade point average.
Credit for Experience and Prior Learning
No unit credit is allowed toward the bachelor's or master's degrees for practical experience. An exemption allowed for experience will not carry units of advanced standing or diminish the number of units required for graduation.
Credit for Military Training and USAFI
Cal State East Bay grants credit for military training in accordance with the recommendation of the American Council on Education. If you entered military service before meeting the usual requirements for graduation, you may receive nine units of elective credit toward the baccalaureate degree based upon the completion of a minimum of one year of uninterrupted active service. Commissioned officers may receive an additional nine units, which may be considered upper division credit. In order to receive such credit you must present written certification from a recognized military authority, such as papers from a military separation center or an official copy of a diploma from a service school or USAFI transcript. Cal State East Bay is a Serviceman's Opportunity College (SOC).
Credit for Non-collegiate Instruction
Cal State East Bay grants undergraduate degree credit for successful completion of non-collegiate instruction, either military or civilian, appropriate to the baccalaureate, that has been recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service or by the National Program on Non-Collegiate Sponsored Instruction (NCSI). The number of units allowed are those recommended in the national guides published by these organizations.
Lower division, occupationally-oriented courses designed to train technicians are not acceptable for university credit. Credit granted for non-collegiate instruction is not generally applied to general education or major requirements.
Advanced Placement
Cal State East Bay grants credit toward its undergraduate degrees for successful completion of examinations of the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. Scores of three or better will be accepted. You will be granted 4-12 quarter units of college credit for each test completed, depending upon the specific discipline. (See the Registration chapter for additional information.)
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Are there special admission and eligibility requirements for international students?
Admission Requirements
Cal State East Bay must assess the academic preparation of international students. For this purpose, "international students" include those who hold U.S. visas as students, exchange visitors, or in other nonimmigrant classifications. California residents and U.S. citizens with international transcripts are also classified as "international students" for admission evaluation purposes.
There are separate requirements and application filing dates for the admission of international students. Verification of English proficiency, financial resources, and academic performance are all important considerations for admission. Each applicant must have a declared educational objective (major) when the application is filed. Applications received that do not indicate a major or indicate a major that is not offered at this university, that is impacted, or that is closed, will be returned.
Priority in admission is given to residents of California for majors that are impacted or for programs with limited openings.
Application Filing Periods and Deadlines for International Students
The university has established deadlines to ensure that all application materials will be processed in time to allow international students to make the necessary passport, visa, travel, and other arrangements to reach the campus before the start of the quarter of admission. Current deadlines applicable to international student admission can be found on the university website or by contacting the International Admissions Office (iao@csueastbay.edu).
First-time Freshmen
If you received your preparatory education outside the U.S., you must have completed the equivalent of 12 years of elementary and secondary schooling with the equivalent of a "B" average or higher. ACT or SAT test scores are not required of international students who completed their secondary schooling outside the U.S. International students who graduated from a U.S. high school must meet the same requirements as U.S. citizens.
Transfer students
| 1. | If you are a transfer applicant with fewer than 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable work completed at the time of planned enrollment, you must have a 2.0 GPA or higher in all transferable units attempted. You must also meet the eligibility requirements for first-time freshmen applicants. (See "What Are the Minimum Admission Requirements for Freshmen?" earlier in this chapter.) | ||||
| 2. | If you are a transfer applicant with 60 semester (90 quarter) units or more, you must have a 2.4 GPA or higher in all transferable units attempted. | ||||
Academic Records
Certificates, diplomas, mark sheets, transcripts, and test scores must be sent directly from the issuing institution to Enrollment Management to be considered official. Enrollment Management reserves the right to determine what constitutes an official document. Certified English translations must accompany all non-English original documents. Academic records from international institutions must be on file at Cal State East Bay at least eight weeks before registration for the first term.
English Proficiency Requirement for Undergraduate Applicants
If you are an undergraduate applicant whose native language is not English and you have not attended schools at the secondary level, or above, for at least three years full-time where English is the principal language of instruction, you must present one of the following:
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |||||
| Undergraduate: 525 (paper-based); 197 (computer-based); 71 (internet-based) | |||||
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |||||
| Undergraduate: 6.0 | |||||
| APIEL (Advanced Placement International English Test) | |||||
| Undergraduate only: 3 | |||||
| ELPT (English Language Proficiency Test, part of the SAT II) | |||||
| Only undergraduates and only U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. may use this test. | |||||
| Note: All test scores must be sent directly from the testing institution. | |||||
International students who wish to apply for a student visa must demonstrate financial support before a letter of admission or an "I-20" or "DS-2019" form will be issued. The following forms must be submitted: I-20 Letter of Consent, Declaration of Finances, and Health Insurance Compliance. These forms can be downloaded from the "Apply Online" option on the university website. Cal State East Bay does not offer financial aid to international students. There are some scholarships available for international students including tuition waivers for a limited number of students. For information, contact the International Admissions Office (iao@csueastbay.edu).
Certification of International Students
If you are an undergraduate on a student visa, you are required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to take a minimum study load of 12 units per quarter.
When enrolled at Cal State East Bay, international students are expected to comply with all regulations of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services pertaining to international students as well as those of the university.
International students should contact the Center for International Education (cie@csueastbay.edu) for information on matters affecting visa status, eligibility for employment, and any special academic requirements for international students.
Other Non-U.S. Citizens
Admission eligibility for students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and are not on student visas, will be based upon the same standards applied to international students who are on student visas. You are expected to have proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the academic standards of individual courses and the university English proficiency requirements. Evidence of proficiency in English is the same as for international students. (See "English Proficiency Requirement for Undergraduate Applicants" section above.)
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What are the enrollment requirements for transitory (visiting) students?
High School Students
See "Does the university have any special provisions for enrollment and admission?" in this chapter.
Intrasystem and Intersystem Enrollment Programs
If you are a student enrolled at any CSU campus, you have access to courses at other CSU campuses on a space-available basis unless those campuses or programs are impacted. This access is offered without your being required to be formally admitted to the host campus and sometimes without paying additional fees. Although courses taken on any CSU campus will transfer to your home CSU campus as at least elective credit, you should consult your home campus academic advisor to determine how such courses may apply to your degree program before enrolling at the host campus.
There are two programs for enrollment with the CSU, and one for enrollment between the CSU and the University of California or California community colleges. Additional information about these programs is available from Enrollment Management.
CSU Concurrent Enrollment: matriculated students in good standing may enroll at both their home CSU campus and a host CSU campus during the same term. Credit earned at the host campus is reported at the student's request to the home campus and included on the student's transcript at the home campus.
CSU Visitor Enrollment: matriculated students in good standing enrolled at one CSU campus may enroll at another CSU campus for one term. Credit earned at the host campus is reported at the student's request to the home campus and included on the student's transcript at the home campus.
Intersystem Cross-Enrollment: matriculated CSU, UC, or community college students may enroll for one course per term at another CSU, UC, or community college and request that a transcript of record be sent to the home campus.
Cross-Registration Program with the University of California, Berkeley (UCB)
The purpose of this program is to increase your educational opportunities by maximizing the use of existing programs and courses available in the East Bay region. The following conditions apply:
| 1. | No course of instruction available to you at Cal State East Bay may be taken in the other system. Enrollment is limited to one course per term. | ||||
| 2. | You may seek to enroll in a course offered at UCB upon the recommendation of your academic advisor and department chair. These advisors should insure the completion of any prerequisites before application is made. (Forms are available from Enrollment Management.) | ||||
| 3. | You may seek to enroll in a course offered at UCB only with the permission of the course instructor, and the approval of the appropriate department chair and school/college dean. Each university gives first registration priority to its own students; therefore, concurrent enrollment may not be available in courses with limited spaces. A Cal State East Bay student should return the completed form and card to 120 Sproul Hall at UCB. | ||||
| 4. | You must be in good standing, be matriculated in a degree program (undergraduate or graduate) and have a full-time schedule (12 quarter units for undergraduates and 8 units of graduate level courses for graduate status) at Cal State East Bay in order to participate in the program. Cross-registration with UCB is normally not permitted during your first term of enrollment at Cal State East Bay. (Note that UCB is on the early Semester Calendar and Cal State East Bay is on the Quarter Calendar.) | ||||
| 5. | Each campus has appointed a coordinator of the cooperative program who verifies the satisfaction of conditions 1-4 for each prospective participating student. Enrollment Management coordinates the program at Cal State East Bay. | ||||
| 6. | Under this agreement, coursework successfully completed by Cal State East Bay students at UCB is considered as if taken in residence. No additional costs are charged to the student at Cal State East Bay. However, you will be billed the Cal State East Bay rates for the total academic load in the combined registrations. Because of the interval involved in sending transcripts, there will be a time lag in the appearance of grades on Cal State East Bay's permanent records. | ||||
| 7. | Cross-registration is only possible in the fall and winter quarters because UCB is on the semester system. | ||||
| 8. | Cross-registration will be cancelled at any time if the student becomes ineligible for participation. | ||||
Programs have also been established to permit students from Cal State East Bay and those from Chabot College, Cogswell College, College of Alameda, Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, Holy Names College, John F. Kennedy University, Laney College, Las Positas College, Los Medanos College, Merritt College, Mills College, The National Hispanic University, Ohlone College, and Solano College to take coursework at another school which is not available at their home campus. Contact the counseling center or registrar at the host campus (or Enrollment Management at Cal State East Bay) for information on eligibility requirements, limitations and other privileges or restrictions.
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How is residence for tuition purposes determined?
Enrollment Management determines residence status of all new and returning students for nonresident tuition purposes. Information on the "Application for Admission," "Residency Questionnaire," and "Reclassification Request Form," and, if necessary, other evidence furnished by the student are used in making this determination. A student who fails to submit adequate information to establish eligibility for resident classification will be classified as a nonresident.
The following statement of the rules regarding residency determination for nonresident tuition purposes is not a complete discussion of the law, but a summary of the principal rules and their exceptions. The law governing residence determination for tuition purposes by the California State University is found in California Education Code Sections 68000-68090, 68120-68134, and 89705-89707.5, and in Title 5 of The California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 5, Article 4, Sections 41900-41916. This material can be viewed on the Internet by accessing the California State University's website at http://www.calstate.edu/GC/resources.shtml.
Generally, establishing California residence for tuition purposes requires a combination of physical presence and intent to remain indefinitely. An adult who, at least one full year prior to the residence determination date for the term in which enrollment is contemplated, can demonstrate physical presence in the state combined with evidence of intent to remain in California indefinitely, may establish California residence for tuition purposes. A minor normally derives residence from the parent(s) with whom he or she resides, or with whom he or she most recently resided.
Evidence demonstrating intent may vary from case to case, but will include, and is not limited to, the absence of residential ties to any other state, California voter registration and voting in California elections, maintaining California vehicle registration and driver's license, maintaining active California bank accounts, filing California income tax returns and listing a California address on federal tax returns, owning residential property or occupying or renting an apartment where permanent belongings are kept, maintaining active memberships in California professional or social organizations, and maintaining a permanent military address and home of record in California.
Adult noncitizens establish residence in the same manner as citizens, unless precluded by the Immigration and Nationality Act from establishing domicile in the United States. Unmarried minor noncitizens derive their residence in the same manner as unmarried minor citizens except that both parent and minor must have an immigration status consistent with establishing domicile in the United States.
Nonresident Tuition Exceptions
Exceptions to the general residence requirements are contained in California Education Code, Sections 68070-68084 and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 5, Article 4, Sections 41906-41906.5, and include, but are not limited to, members of the military and their dependents, certain credentialed employees of school districts and most students who have attended three years of high school in California and graduated or attained the equivalent of a high school diploma. Whether an exception applies to a particular student cannot be determined before the submission of an application for admission and, as necessary, additional supporting documentation. (See the "Reclassification" section below.) Because neither campus nor Chancellor's Office staff may give advice on the application of these laws, applicants are strongly urged to review the material for themselves and consult with a legal advisor.
Residence Determination Dates
The general rule is that a student must have been a California resident for at least one year immediately preceding the residence determination date in order to qualify as a "resident student" for tuition purposes. A residence determination date is set for each academic term and is the date from which residence is determined for that term.
The residence determination dates for quarter term campuses (Cal State East Bay) are:
| Fall: September 20 Spring: April 1 | Winter: January 5 Summer: July 1 |
The residence determination dates for the four stages of CalStateTEACH are as follows:
| Stage 1: September 20 Stage 3: June 1 | Stage 2: January 5 Stage 4: September 20 |
Questions regarding residence determination dates should be directed to Cal State East Bay's Student Information Lobby in Warren Hall.
Campus Residence Classification Appeal
Students classified as non-residents may appeal a final campus decision within 120 days of notification by the campus. A campus residence classification appeal must be in writing and submitted to:
The California State University
Office of General Counsel
401 Golden Shore, 4th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
The Office of General Counsel can either make a decision on the appeal or send the matter back to the campus for further review.
Reclassification
Nonresident students seeking reclassification are required to complete and submit to Enrollment Management a supplemental questionnaire that includes questions concerning their financial dependence status. The supplemental questionnaire will be considered along with physical presence and intent in determining reclassification.
Students classified incorrectly as residents or incorrectly granted an exception from nonresident tuition are subject to reclassification as nonresidents and payment of nonresident tuition in arrears. If incorrect classification results from false or concealed facts, the student is subject to discipline pursuant to Section 41301 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Resident students who become nonresidents, or who no longer meet the criteria for an exception, must immediately notify Enrollment Management.
Changes may have been made in the rate of nonresident tuition and in the statutes and regulations governing residence for tuition purposes in California between the time this information is published and the relevant residence determination date. Students are urged to review the statutes and regulations stated above.
| Footnotes |
| | Complete the "Application for Registration as an Auditor Only" available from the Cal State East Bay Student Information Lobby (first floor) of Warren Hall. | |
| | Reflects re-centering (recalibration) of SAT tests taken in April 1995 and thereafter. Qualifying scores for SAT tests taken prior to April 1995 that have not been re-centered can be determined by subtracting 100 from the SAT scores shown in the table. | |
| | Veterans' Administration benefits will not cover transferable units in excess of transfer unit restrictions (even if these units are potentially applicable to the veteran's objective). | |
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