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Freshmen
The university's
criteria for admission as a first-time freshman are met if
a student:
1. is a high school graduate;
2.has a eligibility index that meets the requirements; and
3.has completed with grades of "C" or better each of the course
in the
Subject
Requirements
The CSU requires a 15-unit pattern of courses for admission
as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of
study in a subject area. A grade of C or higher is required
for each course you use to meet the subject requirement.
| Area |
Subject |
Years |
| a. |
History
and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S.
history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester
of civics or American government and 1 year of
social science) |
2 |
| b. |
English
(4 years of college preparatory English composition
and literature) |
4 |
| c. |
Math
(4 years is recommended) including Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take
one each year) |
3 |
| d. |
Laboratory
Science (including 1 biological science and
1 physical science) |
2 |
| e. |
Language
- other than English (2 years of the same
language; American Sign Language is applicable) |
2 |
| f. |
Visual
and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater,
music, or visual art) |
1 |
| g. |
College
Preparatory Elective (One more year of any
college preparatory subject) |
1 |
| Total
Required Subject |
15 |
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Eligibility Index
The eligibility index below is the combination of high school
grade point average (GPA) and the score on either the American
College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I).
The GPA is based on grades earned during the final 3 years
o high school (excluding physical education and military science)
and bonus points for approved honors courses.
| Resident
Eligibility Index Table (abbreviated version) |
Nonresident
Eligibility Index Table (abbreviated version) |
| GPA |
SAT
I |
ACT |
GPA |
SAT
I |
ACT |
| 2.99 |
510 |
10 |
3.60 |
730 |
13 |
| 2.80 |
660 |
14 |
3.40 |
890 |
17 |
| 2.60 |
820 |
18 |
3.20 |
1050 |
21 |
| 2.40 |
980 |
22 |
3.00 |
1210 |
25 |
| 2.20 |
1140 |
26 |
2.80 |
1370 |
29 |
| 2.00 |
1300 |
30 |
2.60 |
1530 |
33 |
Up to 8 semesters of honors courses taken in the last 2 years
of high school 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.
Students can can calculate the index by multiplying their GPA
by 800 and adding the total score on the SAT I. Or, if a student
took the ACT, multiply GPA by 200 and add 10 times the ACT composite
score.
(GPA x 800) + SAT I total score or (GPA x 200) + (ACT composite
x 10)
A California high school graduate (or a resident of California
for tuition purposes) needs a minimum index of 2900 using the
SAT I or 694 using the ACT. If neither a graduate of a California
high school nor a resident of California for tuition purposes,
a student needs a minimum index of 3502 (SAT) or 842 (ACT).
If the grade point averages 3.0 or above (3.61 for nonresidents),
student are exempt from submitting test scores. However, students
are urged to take the SAT or ACT since all campuses use test
results for advising and placement purposes.
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Eligibility
Index Required
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SAT |
ACT |
| California
Residents |
2900 |
694 |
| Non-Residents |
3502 |
842 |
Students will
qualify for regular admission when the University verifies
that they have met the requirements on the eligibility index
and will have completed the comprehensive pattern of college
preparatory subjects and if applying to an impacted program,
meet supplementary criteria.
Graduates of
secondary schools in foreign countries must have academic
preparation and abilities equivalent to applicants eligible
under this section.
Foreign Language Subject Requirement
The foreign language requirement may be satisfied by applicants
who demonstrate competence in a language other than English
equivalent to or higher than expected of student who complete
two years of foreign language study.
Subject Requirement Substitution for Students with
Disabilities
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to complete
college preparatory course, if at all possible. If a student
is judged unable to fulfill as a specific course requirement
because of his or her disability, alternative college
preparatory courses may be substituted for specific subject
requirements. Substitutions may be authorized on an individual
basis after review and recommendation by the student's
academic advisor or guidance counselor in consultation
with the director a the university's disabled student
services program. Students should be aware that failure
to complete courses required for admission may limit their
later enrollment in certain majors, particularly those
involving mathematics.
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