Going to College In California Presented by Linda Dowley, College - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Going to College In California Presented by Linda Dowley, College Information Specialist La Jolla High School

Agenda/Topics to Be Covered • History/Mission of California’s Public Higher Education • Higher Education in California – Publics: Community Colleges, Cal State Universities, University of California – Private/independent schools • Applying to CA Colleges – and Being Admitted • Special Programs and Impaction Problems • Enrollment Management • Summary

History of Public Higher Ed in CA California Master Plan for Higher Education – Ratified 1960 • Provisions include differentiation of mission of each of the school systems: • – UC is designated the State's primary academic research institution and is to provide undergraduate, graduate and professional education. UC is given exclusive jurisdiction in public higher education for doctoral degrees (with the two exceptions--see CSU below) and for instruction in law, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine (the original plan included architecture). – CSU's primary mission is undergraduate education and graduate education through the master's degree including professional and teacher education. Faculty research is authorized consistent with the primary function of instruction. SB 724 (2006) authorized CSU to award a specific Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in educational leadership. Other doctorates can be awarded jointly with UC or an independent institution. – The California Community Colleges have as their primary mission providing academic and vocational instruction for older and younger students through the first two years of undergraduate education (lower division). In addition to this primary mission, the Community Colleges are authorized to provide remedial instruction, English as a Second Language courses, adult noncredit instruction, community service courses, and workforce training services. The transfer function is an essential component of the commitment to access. UC and • CSU are to establish a lower division to upper division ratio of 40:60 to provide transfer opportunities to the upper division for Community College students, and eligible California Community College transfer students are to be given priority in the admissions process.

College admission course requirements = high school grad requirements * * SDUSD graduation requirement = 3 years history

Higher Education Options in California: Community Colleges • California Community Colleges : The California Community College system is the largest system of higher education in the nation, with 2.1 million students attending 115 colleges . “Our colleges provide students with the knowledge and background necessary to compete in today's economy.” www.cccco.edu • CCC provides a transfer pathway to 4-year colleges/universities. They also offer specialized certificate programs which provide training, allowing students to transition into the workforce.

San Diego County’s Community Colleges

Applying to California Community Colleges: • Community Colleges – must admit anyone with CA high school diploma or if over 18, w/out a diploma, anyone who they deem will benefit from the instruction offered. • Apply in spring (by June 30 for fall) • To enroll, students must attend orientation; complete assessment process; develop an Education Plan with an academic advisor. • Students should explore programs; honors, sports, vocational and certificate programs, Associates Degrees, transfer opportunities.

Programs/Degrees Offered  Associates Degrees – can lead to 4-year degree (but you do not need an Associates Degree to transfer)  AS – Associate of Science  AA – Associate of Arts  Certificate Programs  Certificate of Achievement or Certificate of Performance  Job preparation in a variety of fields including clerical (accounting, bookkeeping); medical (medical assisting, dental assisting); hotel management; building construction and inspection; assistant teaching; web design

California State University System • California State University System: With 23 campuses enrolling 478,638 students with 24,405 faculty and 23,012 staff, CSU is the largest four-year public university system in the United States. • https://www2.calstate.edu/

Cal State Campus Locations

Applying to Publics in California: • California State University System – 23 campuses ranging in size and selectivity – Straightforward application – no essays – Single application, changes slightly for each campus (different majors, etc.) – pay $55 to apply to each campus – Application period – October 1 – November 30 – Many campuses, many majors impacted…pay attention to 4 -year graduation rates – Cost of Attendance ranges from $22 - $30,000/annually (living on campus)

Academic Program Impaction for 2019-2020: All undergraduate programs, pre-programs, and undeclared/ undecided programs are impacted for the following campuses: • Cal Poly San Luis Obispo • Fresno State • CSU Fullerton • CSU Long Beach • San Diego State University • San José State

Lesser known (and less competitive) campuses: • California Maritime Academy – Vallejo, CA – 1,100 students; Corps of Cadets; Only maritime academy west of Mississippi, majors in business management, engineering, marine maintenance • Cal State Channel Islands – Camarillo, CA – 3,342 students; popular majors include psychology, business, marketing • Sonoma State – Rohnert Park, CA – 8,606 students; special programs include Honors Program, Independent study, Student-designed majors, Internships, Teacher certification, NY Semester, UN Semester

University of California • University of California: The University of California is the world's leading public research university system. With 10 campuses (9 undergraduate), 6 medical centers, 3 national labs and a network of agricultural and natural resource centers, UC boasts large numbers of distinguished faculty and researchers in every field. • https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/

University of California Undergraduate Campus Locations

Applying UC Schools: • University of California – 9 Undergraduate campuses (UCSF is a medical school) – Vary in size and selectivity – From north to south: UC Davis, Berkeley (Cal), Santa Cruz, Merced, Santa Barbara, UCLA, Irvine, Riverside, San Diego – A bit more complex application; writing component – answer 4 of 8 Personal Insight Questions; different majors at different schools; fill out application then populate with information for each campus desired, paying $70 for each school application. – Cost of attendance ranges from approximately $31,000 - $36,000 depending on personal expenses, the campus you attend and living on or off campus.

Special Programs • UC Riverside – Medical school with Early Assurance Program and 24 spots reserved for students who completed their undergrad work at UCR • UC Santa Barbara – College of Creative Studies; “a graduate school for undergraduates”; 8 majors – Art, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computing, Mathematics, Music Composition, Physics, Writing and Literature; student/faculty ratio 8:1; 75% go on to grad school • UC Berkely’s MET (Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology) – earn two undergrad degrees – business and engineering • Honors Programs (UC Davis, UCSB, UCLA, UC Irvine) – some campus- wide, some include residential honors dorms.

Private/Independent Colleges: • The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU ) is comprised of 84 private nonprofit colleges and universities, which make up the Independent California Colleges and Universities (ICCU) sector. The ICCU sector plays a pivotal role in the development of the state's model higher education offerings and in making California a symbol of innovation across the globe. Within California, ICCU institutions award over 20% of all undergraduate degrees and over 50% of graduate degrees, making them the largest preparers of California's advanced workforce.

Private Schools in CA • 84 WASC accredited private/independent colleges are part of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU). • https://www.aiccu.edu/about/ • Familiar Names - Stanford, USC, Santa Clara, Clairemont Colleges, Loyola Marymount, Cal Tech, USD, USF, University of Redlands, Occidental, Point Loma Nazarene, Pepperdine, St. Mary’s, Chapman, Azuza Pacific, University of the Pacific. • Less familiar – but not less viable: Biola, LaVerne, Whittier, Dominican of CA, Holy Names, Westmont, American Jewish University, Cal Baptist, Loma Linda University, Menlo College, Mills College.

Applying to Private Schools • Many use the Common Application; some use Coalition Application or their own application • Most private schools require letters of recommendation from teachers and school counselor • Applications include essays and often supplemental essays or questions • Have varying application deadline options such as Early Decision, Early Action, Restricted Early Action, rolling admission…and of course regular admission deadlines.