CSU General Knowledge 3

Question 1

Which CSU campus is known as the first and oldest in the system, founded in 1857?

Accepted Answer

San José State University

Answer

San José State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast and the founding campus of the CSU system.

Question 2

What minimum GPA is generally required for first-time freshmen to be eligible for CSU admission (for California residents)?

Accepted Answer

2.5

Answer

California resident first-time freshmen must have earned at least a 2.5 GPA in required high school courses to meet minimum CSU eligibility requirements.

Question 3

What is Impacted status at a CSU campus?

Accepted Answer

A program or campus that receives more applications than it can accommodate

Answer

Impacted status means a CSU program or campus receives significantly more qualified applicants than it has space to admit, leading to higher admission standards.

Question 4

Which CSU campus serves as the system's headquarters for the Office of the Chancellor?

Accepted Answer

Long Beach

Answer

The CSU Chancellor's Office is located in Long Beach, California, and serves as the central administrative headquarters for the entire 23-campus system.

Question 5

What is the maximum number of transferable units CSU will accept from a community college?

Accepted Answer

70 semester units

Answer

CSU accepts a maximum of 70 semester units (105 quarter units) transferred from a community college toward a bachelor's degree.

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