Follow all of the steps to apply and be admitted to Hartnell

• • You do not have to apply for Fall 2024, any term is okay
  • Select “Computer Science & Info Systems-Computer Science Option” as your major
  • Select “obtain an associate degree and transfer to a 4-year institution” as your educational goal
    

2. Complete the CSin3 application form

Be sure to have these materials available to assist you in completing your application:

• • AP test credits
  • Hartnell student ID#
  • Most recent unofficial transcripts
    • High school transcripts required for all applicants
    • Current college students should also provide their college transcripts (Students who have attended an institution other than Hartnell should arrange to have their official transcripts sent to Hartnell)
  • A letter of recommendation
  • Personal statement – In 1000 words or less, please answer one of the following writing prompts:
    • Prompt 1: What is your interest in computer science and why do you feel you will succeed in the CSin3 program?
    • Prompt 2: Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that has made a profound impact in your life. How has that helped shape you into the person you are today?

3. Participate in a group interview for admission with CSin3 staff and faculty. Students who meet eligibility requirements and have successfully completed steps 1 and 2 will be invited to attend a mandatory group interview session where they will meet with CSin3 staff and other prospective cohort-mates. During this session students will learn more about the program and have an opportunity to ask questions about the program. Students will be invited to interview in the order that completed applications are received.

Application Deadline: The application will close on March 31, 2024 or when the cohort is full, whichever comes first. Late applicants may be considered if space permits. We cannot admit students into the program once the semester has started.
Our admission capacity is 35 and our waitlist capacity is 5. We begin conducting interviews in late fall and continue through the spring. Students will be invited to interview in the order that their application is received. Interviews are held on a monthly basis until the cohort is full or the deadline is reached.

Admissions Decisions: Admissions decisions are sent to students shortly after the interview.

CSin3 kicks off with a hybrid summer bridge experience aimed at building a strong cohort community, introducing you to computer science, and laying the foundation for habits and strategies that will ensure your success in the first year of college. During summer bridge, you will have the opportunity to interact with engineers and our alums at some of our industry partners, which may include Amazon, Apple, DoorDash, Google, Lyft, Quizlet, Slack, Salesforce, Uber, VMWare, etc.

More details about the BECS workshop and dates will be communicated during and after the interview.

Because of the increased time commitment and expectation that CSin3 students will go above and beyond in their academic pursuits, students accepted into CSin3 are eligible for a financial assistance (This is contingent on funding availability).  As long as students maintain good standing with CSin3, the assistance is distributed based on the completion of the following:

Summer Bridge Experience (BECS): $1,000
First Year Fall Requirements: $2,000
First Year Spring Requirements: $2,000
First Year Summer Requirements: $1,000

Second Year Fall Requirements: $2,000
Second Year Spring Requirements: $2,000
Second Year Summer Requirements: $2,000

• If you are not yet ready to apply, but would like to be added to our contact list, please complete this interest form. This is the best way to get you on our radar so that we can reach out with information about upcoming info sessions, application deadlines, etc.
• If you have any questions, please write to CS@csumb.edu.
• Get started on the application
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