CSUMentor Tutorial2012-2013

How to complete the

CSUMentor Undergraduate Online Application

About the Tutorial

Application Filing Status Report Selecting the 2012-13 Online Application Creating An Account Application Manager Completing the 2012-13 Online Application Payment Options EOP Application

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Application Filing Status Report

Application Filing Status Report

Selecting the 2012-2013 Online Application

Creating An Account

Returning users login

Forgot your username and/or password?

Click to create an account

Create An Account Unique Email Account Required

Use email addresses like Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc.

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

Create An Account – Screen 1

Suggestions

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”?

Create An Account – Screen 3

Account successfully created!

Application Manager

To start an application.To complete additional applications to other CSU campuses, you only have to complete the first screen of each application.

To resume an application.

To view submitted applications.

Completing the 2012-13Online Application

Fall 2012 Applications are open as of October 1, 2011

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

Introduction ScreenCampus notice

To begin the application click on the“Begin Application” button at the button of the introduction screen.

You must scroll down the screen to view the button.

Each header bar will also have a link to the online tutorial via the “Play” button. Only videos pertinent to this section will play

Online Tutorial

You can navigate to other parts of the video using the menu on the right of the video.

Side Menu Bar of Application Push Pin: Current page

Check Marks: Completed screens

Skip & Jump to: Go to another screen without saving

Quick link to Introduction page of campus

HELP Movies: Link to new online video tutorial

Instructions: Text instructions for any screen of the application

Quick link to Student Support page for assistance on completing the application

Quick link to Application Manager

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 (appears only when application is ready for submission)

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 Campus Housing

(Depending upon the campus, this question may or may not appear on the application.)

Entry Status Graduating HS Senior with

or without college credit Previous Application

Last Applied Last Attended

Main/Off Campus Question

Without With

Campus Housing Question

Without With

Entry Status Options for Applicants

Screen 2 – Name and Address

Name(s) Full Name Other Names

Current Mailing Address International

state/province

Permanent Address Contact Information

Phone Numbers E-mail Address

Correct Incorrect

Address Verification

International State/Province

Click Find button to select country and state/province

Updated database with current state/province information for many countries

Required

Required

If mailing address is the same as permanent address, click here

Not Required

Screen 3 – Personal Information Applicant Information

Social Security Number Confirm SSN

California Statewide Student ID added (optional)

Date of Birth Gender Ward of the court question added Residence Place of Birth

Military Information Optional Information

NCAA Sports Parents’ Education Family Income

If yes, then treated like independent student

Screen 4 – CA State 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.

If determined to be a minor student, the system will ask about their parent’s residency in California

If determined to be an adult student, the system will ask about their residency in California

Screen 5 – Demographic Information

Demographic Information Required to conform

with federal requirements to report race and ethnicity.

Question 1a is required for all applicants.

If applicant responds “yes”, question 1b will be required.

If applicant responds “No” or “Decline to State”, question 1b will not be required.

Question 2, required for all applicants

Applicants can pick one from each category, if applicable. Otherwise, select “Decline to State”

Question 3, required for all applicants

Screen 6 – High School Information

Current or Last High School Attended High School Information Graduation, GED Date or

checkbox, if neither

Other High Schools attended Test Information

Entries for SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS and PTE

EAP scores

Release to CSU campus

Click on the “Add” button to select your High School.

If you can not locate your school on the list, call 1-800-GO-TO-XAP.

Students can pull UC A-G list courses for up to 4 additional high schools besides graduating high school

Enter test taken or will be taken

Non-native speakers of English

Screen 7 – College Information

Current, Previous and Planned Colleges Attended Enter the names and

locations of all current, previous and planned colleges and universities even if no coursework was completed. Begin with the last institution attended.

Advanced Standing Credit All students except

Graduating High School Senior with no college credit

Click on “Edit” to modify any

college information

inputted.

Click on “Add a College” to add your college.

Click on Trash Can to delete

college information

inputted.

Adding a College

If you can not locate your school on the list, call 1-800-GO-TO-XAP.

Transfer Information, RN Question, AA-T / AS-T

Screen 8 – High School Preparation 1

Social Science 2-Years

English 4-Years

Mathematics 3-Years

Click “Edit” tomodify a course.

Click “Add … Course” to enter a course.

Click Trash Can todelete a course.

Select from theCourse List. This list contains your school’s actual

courses.

If class is not in drop down menu select “Other” and

type in the class.

Click “add course” to save the course.

Warning for Missing Coursework

Screen 9 – High School Preparation 2 Laboratory Science

1-Year Biological Science with laboratory (D1)

1-Year Physical Science with laboratory (D2)

Language Other Than English 2-Years in same the

language Visual/Performing Arts

1-Year College Preparatory

Elective

GPA CalculationSelf Reported

Links to CSUMentor GPA Calculator

Additional A-G Courses

Screen 10 – College Courses College Courses

in Progress List courses

College Courses Planned List courses

CSU General Education Requirements List A1, A2, A3,

and B4 courses

Click “Add a Course” to enter a

course

Click “Edit” tomodify a course

Click Trash Can to

delete a course

Click “add course” to save the course.

Select Course from

Course List

Screen 11 – EOP

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

New EOP&S Fee Waiver Transfer Students that are enrolled in EOP&S

Screen 12 – Fee Waiver

Application Fee Waiver Only complete once Financial Information Calculation of Fee

Waiver

Sample: Fee Waiver Denied

Sample: Fee Waiver Granted

Screen 13 – Review Your Application

Click to submit your application!

Payment Options Credit Cards

VisaMasterCard

Check / E-Checks or Money Order Fee Waiver

Option only if grantedApply only once for all CSU CampusesApplies all academic year

Selecting A Payment

Sample: Check or Credit Card Sample: Fee Waiver

Instructions on how and where to send your check are on the following screen.

Application Submitted!

To apply for EOP online, Go to Apply Online, then click link to apply for EOP online.

Separate Application for EOPOnline EOP applications can be started only AFTER submitting an online application to a CSU campus first

Questions?For Applicants that have questions about CSUMentor and the

Online Application, please have them contact:

Xap Technical Support1-800-GO-TO-XAP

Support@CSUMentor.edu