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TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION Do I need to respond to my acceptance letter? Absolutely! You must notify us of your intent to enroll and pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $150 by the deadline in order to reserve a space in the class. The deposit and intent must be received by June 1, 2011 or by the deadline contained in the admission letter if admitted after May 1, 2011. The enrollment deposit may be waived for students receiving state or federal need-based grants or full financial assistance. The deposit will offset a portion of the students State University Fee. You can submit your intent to enroll: • The CSU designates major programs as impacted when more applications are received in the initial filing period from CSU-eligible applicants than can be accommodated by the campus. All transfer applicants are required to apply to a specific major and meet the higher requirements for that major if the selected major is impacted. Visit the CSULB Web pages for complete information on the supplemental requirements for each impacted major. To link directly, go to: Online: Follow the instructions on the back of the enclosed www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/html/impacted_major.html. Admitted Student Reply form to activate your MyCSULB account. Once you have logged in, select Accept/Decline Admission. To accept online, you must either qualify for a waiver or pay the deposit via MasterCard, American Express or Discover, or via electronic check. If you qualify for a deposit waiver, the online process will automatically notify you. By Mail: Complete the enclosed Admitted Student Reply CSULB Are there additional requirements or special conditions for some majors? form and attach a check or money order for $150 payable to California State University, Long Beach. If you believe you qualify for a waiver, check the appropriate box on the form. You can also see if you qualify for a waiver by following the initial steps of the online Accept/Decline Admission at MyCSULB. My admission letter shows a “provisional” admission status. What does that mean? CSULB admits students with the “provision” that all conditions for admission are met before you enroll. These conditions are: • You must satisfy all conditions of your admission offer. • Complete all courses listed in progress, including completion of the four core GE requirements, with a grade of “C” or better and completion of 60 transferable units by the end of spring 2011 for fall admission. Any supplemental requirements must also be completed by the end of spring 2011 if you are admitted to an impacted major. • For spring 2012 admission, all courses listed in progress, including completion of the four core GE requirements, must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, in addition to completion of 60 transferable units, by the end of summer 2011. • Have your final college transcript(s), including spring 2011 grades, sent to CSULB no later than July 15, 2011 if you are enrolling for the fall 2011 semester. If you are enrolling for the spring 2012 term, final transcripts, including summer 2011 grades, are due by Jan. 30, 2012. Do I have to take placement tests? • Upper division transfer students who have completed English composition and college level math courses with a grade of “C” or higher are exempt from the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Test, unless you have been notified by the admissions office that testing is required for one or both exams. • Students planning to enroll in Chemistry 111A must take and pass the Chemistry 111A Placement Test. Contact the Office of Testing, Evaluation and Assessment at 562/985-4007 for information about the Chemistry Placement Test. How does my “residency” status affect me? • Students who are not classified as California residents must meet higher admission standards and pay higher fees and tuition than do California residents. • If your residency status is non-resident or is incorrect, submit the Residency Questionnaire available on the CSULB website at http://www.csulb.edu/depts/ enrollment/forms/residence-questionnaire_ati.pdf or contact the CSULB Admissions Office at 562/985-5471. Please turn the page over for more information. TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION Are there any other documents I need to submit to confirm my admission? • Please look at the bottom of the letter that accompanied this packet. Documents that may be needed for your file are listed on the letter. These documents must be submitted by July 15, 2011 for fall 2011 applicants and by Jan. 30, 2012 for spring 2012 applicants. How do I apply for financial aid? CSULB • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between Jan. 1 and March 2, 2011 for first priority consideration. Applications received after March 2, 2011 will be processed as second priority files. All applicants will be considered for grants and loans. Separate applications are required when applying for scholarships. • You may apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or you may pick up the form at any community college counseling or financial aid office. How do I enroll in classes? • Students will enroll as part of the Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) program. • See the SOAR information in this packet and refer to the SOAR brochure you will receive later this spring. Information is also available at www.csulb.edu/soar. Will an advisor help me choose classes when I register? • When you attend a Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) workshop for transfer students, you will receive initial academic advising about upper division General Education and degree requirements. There also will be an opportunity to meet with faculty major advisors if you attend your designated College Specific Workshop. All advising is done in a group setting. What is the WPE and why do I have to take it? • After you have submitted your financial aid application, you may call 562/985-2500 to check on the status of your application. Some applicants will be required to verify information they reported by submitting additional documents such as parent or student tax forms. • The Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) is a test to demonstrate upper-division writing competency in English. It is one option for meeting the Graduation Writing Assessment requirement. For more information visit www.csulb.edu/divisions/agwar. • For additional information, please visit the Financial Aid website at www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/financial_aid. • Transfer students must attempt the WPE within the first semester of residency at CSULB. How do l find out about campus housing? • Contact the Office of Testing and Evaluation Services at 562/985-4007 for information about the WPE. • For information on the application process and deadlines, please visit www.housing.csulb.edu or call 562/985-4187. Where can I find information about clubs and organizations? • Call the Student Life and Development Office at 562/985-4181 for a list of student clubs and organizations. graduation Begins Today • Or, you can visit their website at www.csulb.edu/divisions/students2/sld.