CSU Toolbox
Last Updated: 05/16/12
This page is designed to put all transfer-related tools, resources, and guidelines pertaining to California State University campuses at your fingertips! Documents in Portable Document Format (.pdf) require Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to view. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader. (CalState)
Link of the month:
College Results Online. Compare college admission costs, retention rates, graduation rates, transfer-out rates, college characteristics and student characteristics. (CollegeResults) NEW!
To use this page, simply click on a subject header below.
AB 540 Links
- AB 540 Fact Sheet (Cal Poly, Pomona)
- AB 540 Non-resident Tuition Exemption. Requirements for Financial Aid and Scholarships. (CSU, Chico)
For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For UC-specific links visit the UC Toolbox.
a-g Links
- "a-g" HIgh School Subject Requirements (CSUMentor)
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“a-g” CSU to UC Comparison of Freshman Admission Requirements. (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For UC-specific links visit the UC Toolbox.
Admission Links
- Cost of Attendance (CalState) '11/12
- Campus Facts for All CSU's (CaliforniaColleges.edu)
- CSU to UC English/Mathematics Acceptance for CETAD-Assists in determining if student has satisfied Math and/or English admission requirement. Released February, 2012. (UCOP)
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English Language & Quantitative Reasoning Completion Dates (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- GPA Requirements and Final Grade Deadline Dates for 2012. This chart contains the required transferable GPA, type of term, and deadline dates for submitting final transcripts for 2012 admission. (TCW)
- Grade Requirements for the "Golden Four". (Chabot)
- Systemwide AP, CLEP & IB Chart- Also called Systemwide Credit for External Examinations is an update to the CSU's credit by exam policy, directed mainly to California Community Colleges who certify completion of the GE Breadth curriculum for transfer. It makes two minor changes from the coded memo it removes the phase-out date for the AP exam in Italian, now reinstated by the College Board and corrects a footnote that was incorrectly numbered. (CalState)
For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For UC-specific links visit the UC Toolbox.
Admission Application Site Links
- Admission Handbook. A hardcopy of application with instructions. (CalState) '12/13
- Application Instructions for Transfer Students (CSUMentor)
- Campus-specific Practices for Transfer Admission (CalState)
- Counselor and Educator Information (CSUMentor)
- EOP Information & Application Form (CSUMentor)
- Online Undergraduate Admission Application (CSUMentor)
- Online Application Instructions for Transfer Students (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Filing Status (Open/Closed) Report (CSUMentor)
- CSUMentor Tutorial for Undergraduate Online Admission Application (CalState)
- CSUMentor Undergraduate Application Help Movies – Interactive undergraduate online application help center(CSUMentor) NEW!
- Undergraduate Application. Printable .pdf (CSUMentor)
- Undergraduate Application FAQs (CSUMentor)
- Undergraduate Admission Booklet (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Transfer Admission CSUMentor Online Application Instructions (CalState)
For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For UC-specific links visit the UC Toolbox.
College Search Engine Links
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College Results Online. compare college admission costs, retention rates, graduation rates, transfer-out rates, college characteristics and student characteristics. (CollegeResults) NEW!
- CSU Campuses Map (CaliforniaColleges)
- Programs Search The site features: Search by campus, degree type, and program title. Search from pop-up menu or type in search box. Pop-up CSU Systemwide campus map. Sort functions for results page. 3,466 degree programs and concentrations, 530 degree program codes to be used for application purposes, 289 degree majors offered at multiple CSU campuses and will reflect an average of 300 program changes a year. NEW!
- Undergraduate Matching Assistant (CaliforniaColleges)
For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For UC-specific links visit the UC Toolbox.
CSU Coded Memos
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All CSU Coded Memos. A databank of all Academic Affairs Coded Memos Indexed by Number-(CalState)
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Academic Affairs Coded Memorandum AA-2005-05-Consistent with Coded SA 73-23 delineates the high schools and community college campuses within a geographic area assigned to each CSU campus for outreach and recruitment activities.
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Legal Update-This Legal Update focuses on new legislation which took effect on January 1, 2009.
For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For UC-specific links visit the UC Toolbox.
Guidelines, Handbooks & Resource Links:
- Campus Admission Specific Practices and Enrollment Resources Handbook (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Student Admission Handbook (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For UC-specific links visit the UC Toolbox.
Major Exploration Links:
- Baccalaureate Degrees/Credential Programs & ROTC Programs (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- CSU, Chico's Construction Management Program. The construction industry is one of the largest industries driving today's world economy. The CM Curriculum is designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and skills targeted towards the management of building, heavy/civil, and selected specialty trade construction operations. One third of the largest 50 construction companies in the nation regularly recruit Chico State CM graduates, and the majority of our graduates accept entry level management positions with one of these general building, heavy/civil, or specialty subcontracting firms. (CSUC) NEW!
- Campus Impaction Information (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- College/Major Search Engines. This information is subject to change and should be verified by contacting the campuses directly. (CalState)
- High Unit Majors with Authorized Exceptions to Admission and GE-Breadth Requirement (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Impacted Programs Matrix (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Impacted Undergraduate Majors (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Local Admission Areas Matrix (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Majors-(ASSIST)
- Nursing Programs Criteria-Effective F '10 and subject to change
- Transfer Major Criteria-(CalPoly SLO) '11/12. Review transfer selected major criteria.
For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For UC-specific links visit the UC Toolbox.
System Site Links:
- Calstate.edu
- CBEST Website-For Liberal Study Majors
- Chancellor's Office Index
- CSUMentor.edu
For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For UC-specific links visit the UC Toolbox.
Virtual (Online) CSU Programs & Degree Links:
- CSU, Chico now offers a B.A. in Sociology Online Degree Program (CSUChico)
- CSU Online Business Degrees and Programs (EducationPortal.com) NEW!
- Online Degree Programs. CSU offers a variety of online degree programs that make higher education accessible.
- SJSUs New Global Studies Online Degree Completion Program (SJSU)
For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For UC-specific links visit the UC Toolbox.
ALL CSU CONFERENCE MATERIALS for 2012/13 NEW!
The following links and .pdf's were extracted from the Fall 2011 CSU Conference Materials and CalState.edu and from the Campus Specific Admission Practices and Enrollment Resources (CASPER) Publication, released the day after the CSU Conferences by CalState. We've titled each link within categories that best describe the content of the links.
Admission-related Links:
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“a-g” CSU to UC Comparison of Freshman Admission Requirements. (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
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English Language & Quantitative Reasoning Completion Dates (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
Application-related Links:
- Application Booklet – Undergraduate Admission 2012/13 (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Online Application Instructions for Transfer Students (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
Campus Links:
- CSU Campus Addresses (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Map of CSU Campus Locations with links to campus websites (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Service Areas Arranged North to South by Campus/County (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
Guidelines, Handouts & Resource Tools:
- Campus Admission Specific Practices and Enrollment Resources Handbook (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Student Admission Handbook (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
Major and Credential Program Links:
- Baccalaureate Degrees/Credential Programs & ROTC Programs (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Campus Impaction Information (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- High Unit Majors with Authorized Exceptions to Admission and GE-Breadth Requirement (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Impacted Programs Matrix (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Impacted Undergraduate Majors (CalState/CASPER '12/13)
- Local Admission Areas Matrix (CalState/CASPER '12/13)


