Fall 2012 Applicant Pool

Profile reflects current data. Final census is not until October.

Freshmen TransfersApplied 19,660 11,119Admitted 12,877 9,042Enrolled 3,177 3,849

Average GPA 3.27 2.98Average SAT 995Average ACT 21

Fall 2013 Admission Sacramento State is impacted at Freshman and Transfer levels Open to freshmen and upper division transfers only during

initial filing period Admitting on self-reported information from the application

and official documents All admission requirements must be completed by the end of

Spring 2013 term Summer may not be used to meet admission requirements Visit csus.edu/admissions and select “I want to apply” for more

information

Local Admission Area

First-Time Freshmen:Applicants graduating from high schools in the following California Counties:Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin, Solano and Yolo

Upper Division Transfers Applicants transferring with the majority of units from the following California Community Colleges: American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento City, San Joaquin Delta, Sierra, Solano, Woodland and Yuba

Campus Specific Program Impaction First must be admitted to the University

The number of students admitted to the major each semester will vary

Applicants will be ranked to determined the GPA cutoff each semester

Programs accept applications twice a year (Fall and Spring) except for Graphic Design

Departments will assist in finding alternatives, not admitted to program

Program Impaction ProcessImpacted Majors

Business Administration

Criminal Justice

Graphic Design

Health Science Nursing Interior

Design Psychology

Supplemental Application Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Screened on completion of lower division courses Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Grade Point Average Requirement (minimum for admissions)

2.0 2.6 3.0 2.0 3.3 3.0 2.3

Program Impaction Process-Continued

Impacted Majors

Business Administration

Criminal Justice

Graphic Design

Health Science Nursing Interior

Design Psychology

Additional Requirements

Complete at least 60 semester units

Complete at least 45 semester units

Portfolio Review

Complete at least 45 units

TEAS Portfolio Review

Complete at least 30 semester units

Fall 2012 Admits

300 235 40 34 80 20 118

For more information go to csus.edu/admissions/impaction.html

FTF get an “Early Start” on their preparation for college level coursework. • English Placement Test(EPT) and the Entry Level

Mathematics Test (ELM) determine participation in the ESP

• Students can complete the Early Start program at Sacramento State, other CSU’s or CCC’s

• Students are exempt from the ESP based on the following:- Qualifying scores in ELM and EPT - International students and residents of states other than California (non-

residents)- Students participating in the Educational Opportunity Program Summer

Bridge Program

Early Start Program (ESP)

Early Start Program (ESP)Is intended for FTF to get an “Early Start” on their preparation

for college level coursework. • March 1st The ESP Smart page goes live• June 1st Sac State campus will begin allowing

students to register for ESP• June 30th Students will have to report where they

will complete ESP • June 24th First ESP course begins on Sac State

campus• August 2nd Deadline to start an ESP course

Must be in an approved major Official transcript showing completion of an AA/AS-T or a

verified petition for graduation with AA/AS-T from CCC Must meet Fall 2012 admission requirements by Spring

2013 Must meet campus program impaction criteria Re-direct application if not selected Must provide proof of degree completion prior to

enrollment AA/AS-T degree students will be able to complete BA/BS

in no more than sixty additional units

Associate Degree for Transfer

• Art: BA - Art History & Art Studio • Communication Studies: BA

– Digital Media – Mass Communication – Organizational Communication – Public Relations

• Child Development: BA– Elementary Pre-Credential – Social & Community Early Development, Care & Education

• English: BA- Pre- Credential • Earth Science: BA• Geology: BA,BS• Government: BA• History: BA

• Mathematics: BA– Applied Computing – Pure Mathematics – Teacher Preparation Program

• Physics: BA• Psychology*: BA• Sociology: BA• Theatre: BA• Criminal Justice*: BS• Business*: BS

– Entrepreneurship– Human Resources– Organizational Behavior – International Business– Operations Management

• Kinesiology: BS- Therapeutic & Rehabilitation

Approved Majors

*Impacted Majors

Steps to Registration for Freshmen

Complete EPT/ELM

Sign-Up for Orientation

Early Start is a Smart

Start

Register for Classes at

Orientation

Complete College Level English and

Math

Sign-Up for Orientation

Register for Classes at

Orientation

Steps to Registrationfor Transfers

Services & Activities• Pre-Admissions Advising• Educational Opportunity

Program (EOP)• Financial Aid & Scholarships• Housing• Career Development• Services to Students With

Disabilities • College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)• Mandatory Orientation

Program

• Health/Wellness & Recreation Center (The Well)

• Aquatic Center • Student Organizations &

Leadership• Intercollegiate Athletics-

Division I• Study Abroad• Learning Communities• Freshman Honors Program• Veteran Success Center

Important DatesOctober 13th Future Hornet Day (Preview Day) December Last month to take SAT or ACT (Frosh)December 20th $55 application filing fee deadlineJanuary 18th SAT or ACT test score deadlineFebruary 1st Official transcripts showing Spring 2013

in progress including proof of eligibility for AA/AS-T (transfers)

March 1st Admission decisions available May 1st Intent to enroll deadlineMay 4th Last EPT/ELMJune 30th Document deadline (official transcripts,

AP, AA/AS-Transfer Degree)June/July Mandatory orientation

Must Know for Counselors First check here prior to advising students

csus.edu/admissions EPT/ELM are not required for admission but are required

for enrollment –unless a student meets an exemption Final high school transcripts must include graduation

date Upon receipt of final transcripts all admits will be

validated - admission will be withdrawn if the student is found to be ineligible

Contact your Sac State rep for answers

Show Your Students the Way to Sacramento State Admitted on self-reported information – Accuracy is Essential!

Name used on the application must match the name used to register for SAT/ACT

All communication will be by e-mail to the email address they put on their application

Application acknowledgement letter will contain their Sac State ID number

Check My Sac State to see admission decision beginning March 1, 2013

If admitted visit csus.edu/admissions and select “I Have Been Admitted”

Remind students to continue to check their e-mail and My Sac State “To Do List” even after being admitted

We Are Here to HelpAdmissions & Outreach

Phone: (916) 278-7766Fax: (916) 278-5603Email: admissions@csus.edu Web page: csus.edu/admissions

Office Location Lassen Hall, 1st Floor, Room 11026000 J StreetSacramento, CA 95819-6048

Office hours Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm