CSUMentor Tutorial

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CSUMentor Tutorial

• How to complete the
• CSU Online Application

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CSUMentor.edu
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Application Filing Status Report
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Selecting the 2006-07 Online Application
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Creating An Account
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Create An Account

• Unique Email Account Required
• May use CSUMentor email address
• Student Support can assist
• Username must be unique
• New automated system to check if username is
  available
• Username suggestions are provided to user if
  desired username is taken

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Create An Account Screen 1
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Create An Account Screen 2

• Issues with Screen 2
• International Postal Code This question is
  only required if your address is outside the
  United States of America.
• Telephone Numbers Make sure to format your
  telephone numbers correctly to avoid errors.
• Not Required How did you hear about
  CSUMentor?

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Create An Account Screen 3
Account successfully created!
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Application Manager
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Completing the 2006-07 Online Application

• Fall 2009 Applications open on
• October 1, 2008
• All screens must be completed in order to submit
  your application
• Payment type must be selected
• Be sure to check Application Filing Status report
  to learn when campuses close

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Side Menu Bar of Application

• Check Marks Completed screens
• Push Pin Current page
• Skip Jump to Go to another screen without
  saving
• Quick link to Application Manager
• Quick link to Introduction page of campus
• HELP Movies Link to new online video tutorial
• Instructions Text instructions for any screen
  of the application
• SAVE Will save the information that has been
  inputted on the screen
• LOG OFF Log off the application and the
  CSUMentor site
• SUBMIT To submit the completed application

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Screen 1 Enrollment Information

• Application Information
• Term Apply for
• Main campus/Off-campus
• (Depending upon the campus, this question may or
  
• may not appear on the application.)
• Intended Major
• Degree Objective
• Credential Objective
• Entry Status
• Total Transferable Units
• Previous Application
• Last Applied
• Last Attended

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Screen 2 Name and Address

• Name(s)
• Full Name
• Other Names
• Current Mailing Address
• International state/province added
• Permanent Address
• Contact Information
• Phone Numbers
• E-mail Address

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Screen 3 Personal Information

• Applicant Information
• Social Security Number
• Confirm SSN
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residence Information
• Place of Birth
• Ethnicity
• Military Information
• Optional Information
• NCAA Sports
• Parents Education
• Family Income

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Screen 4 Residency Information

• Residency Status
• Your responses to the following questions are
  required to make a preliminary assessment of your
  residency status for admission and tuition
  purposes. The campus may request additional
  information prior to making a final residence
  determination.

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Screen 5 High School Information

• Last High School Attended
• High School Information
• Graduation, GED Date or checkbox if neither
• Test Information
• SAT I
• ACT
• TOEFL

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If you can not locate your school on the list,
call 1-800-GO-TO-XAP.
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Enter test taken or will be taken.
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Screen 6 High School Preparation 1

• Social Science
• 2-Years
• English
• 4-Years
• Mathematics
• 3-Years

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Warning for Senior Courses
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Screen 7 High School Preparation 2

• Laboratory Science
• 1-Year Biological Science with laboratory (D1)
• 1-Year Physical Science with laboratory (D2)
• Foreign Language
• 2-Years in same the language
• Visual/Performing Arts
• 1-Year
• College Preparatory Elective

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GPA CalculationSelf Reported
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New Transfer Guarantee, LDTP, and Dual Admission
Question
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Screen 9 College Courses

• College Courses in Progress
• List courses
• College Courses Planned
• List courses
• CSU General Education Requirements
• List A1, A2, A3, and B4 courses

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Screen 10 EOP and Fee Waiver

• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
• Application Fee Waiver
• Only complete once
• Financial Information
• Calculation of Fee Waiver

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Separate Application for EOP
Online EOP applications can be started only AFTER
submitting an online application to a CSU campus
first
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Sample Fee Waiver Granted
Sample Fee Waiver Denied
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Payment Options

• Credit Cards
• Visa
• MasterCard
• Check / E-Checks or Money Order
• Fee Waiver
• Option only if granted
• Apply only once for all CSU Campuses
• Applies all academic year

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Selecting A Payment
Sample Check or Credit Card
Sample Fee Waiver
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New Online Tutorial
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Tips Before Starting

• Complete your application EARLY! The application
  filing period is October 1 November 31. Dont
  wait until the end of November!
• Read the Application Filing Status Report for the
  campus.
• Have a copy of all your transcripts and test
  scores so you can accurately enter the
  information in CSU Mentor.
• Have your SAT scores sent to CSU Mentor
  institution code 3594. ACT scores must be sent
  to Cal State San Marcos and each school to which
  you apply.
• Application fee 55 nonrefundable and can be
  paid online by credit card or by check

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Help!

• Technical Questions
• Click on Online Student Support
• Email support_at_csumentor.edu
• Call 1-800-GO-TO-XAP
• General Admissions and CSU Mentor Information
• Click on Frequently Asked Questions
• Tutorial
• Flash tutorial now available
• Can review entire tutorial or listen to just a
  portion by clicking the ?