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Cal State L.A. Home of the Golden Eagles: 

Cal State L.A. Home of the Golden Eagles CSU COMMUNITY COLLEGE COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2006

Our students (Fall 2005): 

Our students (Fall 2005) Enrollment: 20,034 First-time freshman students: 1,458 Transfer students: 2,027 Gender: 62.3% female/37.7% male Diversity – our students come from throughout Los Angeles, the state, the nation, and the world!

Academics: 

Academics Quarter system academic calendar Faculty-to-student ratio: 1 to 21 Average class size: 28 students 6 academic colleges & 60 majors –NURSING is our only IMPACTED program Most popular majors (Fall 2005): Child Development Psychology Business Administration - Accounting Criminal Justice Liberal Studies

Academic excellence: 

Academic excellence From US News & World Report 2007: Top public undergraduate Business program in Los Angeles area – fully accredited and #1 in the CSU Top Undergraduate Engineering program – 36th in the nation and 4th in the CSU Top 3 graduate Nursing program in California – #1 in CSU Top Teacher Credentialing Program – we grant the most credentials in the system!

Nursing (for non-RNs): 

Nursing (for non-RNs) Applications are accepted only once a year (Sep. 1 – Dec. 1) Point system (max. 31 pts.) & four criteria English Language Proficiency (max. 12 pts.) Reading and English score on ATI Test of Essential Skills School of Nursing will arrange for applicants to take the exam after receipt of application. Previous education or experience in a health care setting (max. 4 pts.)

Nursing (for non-RNs) cont.: 

Nursing (for non-RNs) cont. Cumulative Transferable College GPA (max. 5 pts.) Prerequisite GPA (max. 10 pts.) Complete course with grades of ‘B’ or better Human Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry (Inorganic), English Composition, Introduction to Psychology, Critical Thinking Course (for GE) Public Speaking (for GE) – grade of ‘C’ or better Microbiology – grade of ‘C’ or better Minimum prerequisite 2.75 GPA (include repeats) Only Microbiology can still be “in progress” during the Spring term before the Fall entry term.

Beyond the classroom: 

Beyond the classroom Home of the GOLDEN EAGLES Student involvement Over 130 student clubs & organizations 350 events annually Athletics – NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball – 2005 Conference & Regional Champions! Men’s Baseball – Three seniors drafted to play in professional leagues (June 2006) Housing – 1000-student capacity Residential apartments Double occupancy ~ $413/month (as of 07/2006)

Transfer admissions: 

Transfer admissions Upper division transfer requirements: Completion of at least 60 transferable semester units & minimum 2.00 transferable college GPA (for CA residents; 2.40 for non-residents). Successful completion of 4 basic subjects. Lower division transfer requirements: Completion of less than 60 transferable semester units & minimum 2.00 transferable college GPA (for CA residents; 2.40 for non-residents). Meet regular CSU admission requirements for freshman students. All required courses need to be completed before the start of the entry quarter.

When & how to apply: 

When & how to apply Applications accepted year-round: Apply online at www.csumentor.edu

Admission timeline: 

Admission timeline Application is uploaded next business day. Acknowledgment letter is generated 1 day after upload. PIN letter is generated 2-3 days after upload. Once an admission decision is made, admission letter is generated within 5 days. Final transcripts should be turned in at least 30 days before the start of the entry term Log onto GET to check on admission status: https://get.calstatela.edu

New Student Orientation: 

New Student Orientation Winter 2007 – last week of November 2006 Spring 2007 – 2nd week of March 2007 Summer 2007 – last week of May 2007 Fall 2007 – August-September 2007 Brochures will be mailed to students a month prior to Orientation date. One day program includes campus information, academic advisement and priority registration. University Orientation -- 323/343-3195.

Coming soon in 2007: 

Coming soon in 2007 Science Complex A – Wet labs FALL 2007

Coming soon in 2007: 

Coming soon in 2007 Los Angeles Regional Crime Laboratory SPRING 2007

Coming soon in 2008: 

Coming soon in 2008 University-Student Union WINTER 2008

Eagle Fest 2007sponsored by the Office of Outreach & Recruitment: 

Eagle Fest 2007 sponsored by the Office of Outreach & Recruitment Saturday, February 17, 2007 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Cal State L.A. Campus Opportunity for prospective students to: Tour the campus Speak to faculty and students Participate in workshops And learn more about Cal State L.A.!

Important numbers: 

Important numbers Outreach & Recruitment -- 323/343-3839 University Admissions -- 323/343-3901 Educational Opportunity Program -- 323/343-3213 Financial Aid -- 323/343-6260 Orientation – 323/343-3195 Student Housing Services -- 323/343-4800 Athletics -- 323/343-3080 Campus Tours -- 323/343-3175