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Baccalaureate Fees: Credential 2011-2012 University Catalog, errata
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Nonresident Tuition
Degree Inform ation/Graduate 2009-2010 University Catalog
Facilities Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Admission All previous university catalogs
Fees and Expenses Adm ission to the University
Policies for Catalog Revisions
Grading and Academ ic Standards All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (e.g., Ed.D., joint Ph.D. and Ed.D. applicants,
Organizations and Activities master's degree applicants, those seeking educational credentials or certificates, and w here
permitted, and holders of baccalaureate degrees interested in taking courses for personal or
Orientation and Advising professional grow th) must file a complete graduate application as described in the graduate and
President's Message post-baccalaureate admission materials at w w w .csumentor.edu. Applicants w ho completed
Registration undergraduate degree requirements and graduated the preceding term are also required to
complete and submit an application and the $55 nonrefundable application fee. (Note: Applicants
Student Services seeking a second bachelor's degree should submit an undergraduate application for admission
University at a Glance unless specifically requested to do otherw ise.) Since applicants for post-baccalaureate
programs may be limited to the choice of a single campus on each application, re-routing to
Appendices alternate campuses or later changes of campus choice are guaranteed. To be assured of initial
consideration by more than one campus, it is necessary to submit separate applications
(including fees) to each.

Applications submitted by w ay of w w w .csumentor.edu are expected unless submission of an

electronic application is impossible. An electronic version of the CSU graduate application is
available at w w w .csumentor.edu.

Graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants may apply for a degree objective, a credential or
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 Graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants may apply for a degree objective, a credential or
certificate objective, or w here approved, may have no program objective. Depending on the
objective, the CSU w ill consider an application for admission as follow s:

General Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to graduate and post baccalaureate studies at a
California State University campus are in accordance w ith university regulations as w ell as Title
5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations.

Specifically, a student shall at the time of enrollment:

1. have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate
degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or shall have
completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus
authorities;
2. be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended;
3. have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the
candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60
semester (90 quarter) units attempted; and
4. satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for
graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as appropriate campus authorities may
prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to these criteria.

Application Filing Periods

The application filing periods for graduate and unclassified post-baccalaureate applicants are
listed on Application and Document Deadlines page of the university's w ebsite.

Adm ission to a Graduate Program

Most graduate degree programs at Cal State East Bay also require that you complete a separate
departmental application. These programs may require that you meet additional admission
requirements above and beyond those required for admission to the university. Contact the
department offering the program to obtain a departmental application form and information on
departmental application deadlines and admission requirements. Also see the chapter describing
the graduate program in this catalog.

If you w ish to pursue a graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Major, contact the Academic Programs
and Graduate Studies Student Services Office (Student Services and Administration Building,
1st Floor, 510-885-3286) as soon as possible, preferably before you submit your admission
application. You cannot be admitted as an Interdisciplinary Studies Major until your program of
study has been approved.

For information on changing major, degree, or credential objectives after you have been
admitted, see the Change of Educational Objective section in the Graduate Degree
Information chapter.

Adm ission Categories

Students w ho meet the minimum requirements for graduate and post-baccalaureate studies may
be considered for admission in one of the four follow ing categories:

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 Graduate Classified – To pursue a graduate degree, applicants are required to fulfill all of the
professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards, including qualifying examinations,
prescribed by the campus; or

Graduate Conditionally Classified – Applicants may be admitted to a graduate degree program

in this category if, in the opinion of appropriate campus authority, deficiencies may be remedied
by additional preparation; or

Post-Baccalaureate Classified, e.g. admission to an education credential program – Persons

w ishing to enroll in a credential or certificate program, w ill be required to satisfy additional
professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards, including qualifying examinations,
prescribed by the campus; or

Post-Baccalaureate Unclassified – To enroll in undergraduate courses as preparation for

advanced degree programs or to enroll in graduate courses for professional or personal
grow th, applicants must be admitted as post-baccalaureate unclassified students. By meeting
the general requirements, applicants are eligible for admission as post-baccalaureate
unclassified students. Admission in this status does not constitute admission to, or assurance of
consideration for admission to, any graduate degree or credential program (Most CSU campuses
do not offer admission to unclassified post-baccalaureate students).

(These and other CSU admissions requirements are subject to change as policies are revised
and law s are amended. The CSU w ebsite, w w w .calstate.edu, and the CSU admissions portal,
w w w .csumentor.edu, are good sources of the most up-to-date information.)

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International Admission Requirements

Cal State East Bay must assess the academic preparation of international students. For this
purpose, "international students" include those w ho hold U.S. temporary visas as students,
exchange visitors, and those in other non-immigrant classifications. California residents and U.S.
citizens w ith international transcripts are also classified as "international students" for admission
evaluation purposes. Graduate applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a four-year
bachelor's degree obtained from a recognized university. You must also have the equivalent of a
2.50 grade point average, or higher, in your last tw o years of college-level courses.

There are separate requirements for the admission of international students. Verification of your
English proficiency (see below ), financial resources, and academic performance are all
important considerations in your admission.

Application Filing Periods and Deadlines for International Students

The university has established deadlines to ensure that all application materials w ill be
processed in time to allow you to make the necessary passport, visa, travel and other
arrangements to reach the campus before the start of the quarter of admission. Current
deadlines applicable to international student admission can be found on the university w ebsite or
by contacting the International Admissions Office (iao@csueastbay.edu).

Each applicant must have a declared educational objective w hen the application is filed.
International students on F-1 student visas may be admitted as "Conditionally Classified
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 Graduate," "Classified Graduate," or "Classified Post-Baccalaureate" students. They may not be
admitted as "Unclassified Post-Baccalaureate" students, unless they have an approved course
of study acceptable to the Office of Academic Programs and Graduate Studies.

Note: Some graduate programs may require admission tests such as the GMAT or GRE and a
supplemental application. Please consult the individual graduate department for any additional
application or admission requirements.

Academ ic Records
Certificates, diplomas, mark sheets, transcripts, and test scores must be sent directly from the
issuing institution to the International Admissions Office to be considered official. The
International Admissions Office reserves the right to determine w hat constitutes an official
document. Certified English translations must accompany all non-English original documents.
Documents submitted are the property of Cal State East Bay and w ill not be returned.

English Proficiency Requirem ent for Post-Baccalaureate and Graduate Applicants

All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants, regardless of citizenship, w hose native
language is not English and w hose preparatory education w as principally in a language other
than English, must demonstrate competence in English by presenting one of the follow ing:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Graduate: 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); 79 (internet-based)

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

Graduate: 6.5

Note: All test scores must be sent directly from the testing institution.

The English proficiency requirement for post-baccalaureate and graduate applicants may be
w aived by presenting the follow ing: an official transcript show ing graduation w ith a bachelor's
degree from a U.S. college or university, or an official transcript from an international college or
university indicating English is the principal language of instruction, or an official letter from the
college or university certifying that English w as the language of instruction.

Financial Certification
International students w ho w ish to apply for a student visa must demonstrate financial support
before a letter of admission or an "I-20" or "DS-2019" form w ill be issued. The follow ing forms
must be submitted: I-20 Letter of Consent, Declaration of Finances, Verification of Finances, and
Health Insurance Compliance. These forms can be dow nloaded from the "Apply Online" option
on the university w ebsite.

Enrollm ent Requirem ents for F-1/J-1 Visa Students

If you are a graduate on a student visa, you are required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services to take a minimum 8 quarter units per quarter that w ill count tow ards your degree as a
"Graduate" student, a "Classified Post-Baccalaureate" student, or an "Unclassified Post-
Baccalaureate" student w ith an approved course of study. For additional information, see Post-
Baccalaureate Classification in the Graduate Degree Information chapter. Enrollment in courses
through Open University in the Division of Continuing and International Education may not count
for visa certification purposes.

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 International Students should contact the Center for International Education
(cie@csueastbay.edu) for information on matters affecting visa status, eligibility for employment,
and any special academic requirements for international students.

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Transitory Admission Requirements

Graduate students are eligible for Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment, Intrasystem Visitor
Enrollment, and Cross-Registration w ith the University of California, Berkeley, and selected other
East Bay colleges.

Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollm ent

If you are enrolled at any campus of the California State University, you may apply to attend
another campus w hile concurrently enrolled at your home campus.

Eligibility Requirements: (1) You have completed at least one term at the home campus as a
matriculated student, or w ill be enrolled concurrently in such status, (2) you are, or have been,
enrolled in an authorized graduate program at your home campus, and (3) you are in good
standing at the last college attended.

Intrasystem Visitor Enrollm ent

If you are a student of any campus of The California State University, you may apply for
admission as a visiting student at another campus for a period of one term.

Eligibility Requirements: (1) You have completed at least one term at the home campus as a
matriculated student, (2) you are, or have been, enrolled in an authorized graduate program at
the home campus, and (3) you are in good standing at the last college attended.

For additional information on Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment and Intrasystem Visitor

Enrollment, as w ell as information on the Cross-registration program w ith the University of
California, Berkeley, and selected other East Bay colleges, see "What Are the Enrollment
Requirements for Transitory (Visiting) Students" in the Undergraduate Admission chapter.

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Fees: Graduate
The California State University is one of the most economical public universities in the nation and
Cal State East Bay's fees are among the low est in the California State University system.
Resident students currently pay only 38% of the total cost of their education. If fee revisions
occur, they w ill be published in the Class Schedule. Legal residents of California are not charged
tuition, only fees.

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published
schedules or student accounts may need to be increased w hen public funding is inadequate.
Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or
modify any listed fee, w ithout notice, until the date w hen instruction for a particular semester or
quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to

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 change upon approval by The Board of Trustees.

Schedule of Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Registration Fees, 2012-2013

Any student w ho holds a bachelor's degree, w hich includes students pursuing a second
bachelor's degree, and all categories of graduate and post-baccalaureate students (except
qualified students pursuing a teaching credential, see the next section) pay the follow ing fees
w hen registering at Cal State East Bay. (Legal residents of California are not charged tuition.)

Application Fee (nonrefundable), payable by check or money order at time application is made:
$55

Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate Registration Fees, Effective Fall 20121

0.1 to 6.0 6.1 or m ore

Tuition Fee* $1,422 $2,452

Student Body Fee 43 43

Facilities Fee 2 2

University Union Fee 55 55

University Union Recreational Fee 60 60

Instructionally Related Activities Fee 8 8

Health Services Fee 75 75

Athletics Fee 35 35

Academ ic Excellence Fee 80 80

Photo I.D. Photo I.D. (quarterly fee) 1 1

Total $1,781 $2,811

*Note: The Tuition Fee for graduate and post-baccalaureate students for the academic year
(three quarters) is $5,343 for 0.1 to 6.0 units a quarter and $8,433 for 6.1 or more units a
quarter.

Graduate Business Professional Fee, 2012-2013

The Graduate Business Professional Fee is charged in addition to the Tuition Fee and campus
fees. The per-unit fee of $185.00 is charged for required courses taken by students w ho have
been admitted and enrolled in one of the follow ing Professional Business Graduate Programs:
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MS Business Administration, MS Taxation. The fee is
also charged for prerequisite courses taken by students w ho have an admission status and are
enrolled in one of these programs.

Schedule of Education Doctorate Registration Fees, 2012-2013

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Students pursuing the Education Doctorate degree pay the follow ing fees w hen registering at
Cal State East Bay. (Legal residents of California are not charged tuition.)
Education Doctorate Registration Fees, Effective Fall 20121
0.1 to 22.0 Units
Tuition Fee* $3,706
Student Body Fee 43
Facilities Fee 2
University Union Fee 55
University Union Recreational Fee 60
Instructionally Related Activities Fee 8
Health Services Fee 75
Athletics Fee 35
Academ ic Excellence Fee 80
Photo I.D. (quarterly fee) 1
Total $4,065
*Note: The Tuition Fee for Education Doctorate students for Fall 2012 through Summer 2013 is
$16,260 regardless of units. Applicable term fees apply for campuses w ith special terms, as
determined by the campus. Total College Year fees cannot exceed the Academic Year plus
Summer Term fees.
For information on how to pay fees, as w ell as information on other fees (e.g., library fees,
individual course fees, test fees, etc.), see the Fees and Expenses chapter in this catalog. The
Fees and Expenses chapter also has information on the policies governing debts ow ed to
CSUEB.
Credit Cards, Cash, Check
You may use credit cards (American Express, Discover, and MasterCard), cash, or check for
payment of registration fees. See the current Class Schedule for additional information.
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Fees: Credential
Students seeking an initial Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Special Education teaching
credential w ho have been admitted to a credential program w ith "classified" or "conditionally
classified" status pay the follow ing fees. This fee level w ill apply w hether or not the student is
simultaneously enrolled in a master's degree program.
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 Qualified Teacher Credential Registration Fees, Effective Fall 20121

0.1 to 6.0 Units 6.1 to m ore Units

Tuition Fee* $1,340 $2,310

Student Body Fee 43 43

Facilities Fee 2 2

University Union Fee 55 55

University Union Recreational Fee 60 60

Instructionally Related Activities Fee 8 8

Health Services Fee 75 75

Athletics Fee 35 35

Academ ic Excellence Fee 80 80

Photo I.D. (quarterly fee) 1 1

Total $1,699 $2,669

*Note:The Tuition Fee for qualified teacher credential students for the academic year (three
quarters) is $5,097 for 0.1 to 6.0 units a quarter and $8,007 for 6.1 or more units a quarter.

Credit Cards, Cash, Check

You may use credit cards (American Express, Discover, and MasterCard), cash, or check for
payment of registration fees. See the current Class Schedule for additional information.

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Residency Determination
The Office of Admission determines residence status of all new and returning students for
nonresident tuition purposes. For information on the criteria used in making this determination, as
w ell as residence determination dates, see the Admissions/Undergraduate chapter in this
catalog. (Legal residents of California are not charged tuition, only fees. See the Nonresident
Tuition section.)

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Nonresident Tuition
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 is $248.

Note: The total nonresident tuition paid per quarter w ill be determined by the number of units
taken. Mandatory systemw ide fees are w aived for those individuals w ho qualify for such
exemption under the provisions of the California Education Code (see section on Fee Waivers in
the Fees and Expenses chapter).

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Footnotes
1. Fee adjustments subject to the policies established in Executive Order 661.

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