California State University (CSU)
Admission Requirements for Transfer to CSU
To establish eligibility for CSU as a junior-level transfer, students must:
- Complete 60 CSU transferable units;
- Earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher in all transferable units;
- Be in good standing at the last college/university attended;Complete at least 30 units of the CSU GE-Breadth requirements with a grade of ‘C’ or better. The 30 units must include:
- Three (3) courses in English Language Communication and Critical Thinking - Oral Communication, Written Composition, and Critical Thinking (CSU GE Area A1, A2, A3) all with a grade of ‘C’ or better,
- One course (1) in transferable mathematics from Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (CSU GE Area B4) with a grade of ‘C’ or better;
- Complete IGETC, if not completing the CSU GE-Breadth.
Notes: Competitive/selective campuses and/or majors may have higher/additional requirements; non-residents require a higher admissions GPA.
Some CSU campuses may consider students who have completed fewer than 60 transferable units if they meet the following requirements:
- Earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher in all transferable units;
- Are in good standing at the last college/university attended;
- Meet the admission requirements for a first-time freshman or have successfully completed necessary courses to make up high school deficiencies;
- Meet the eligibility index required of a freshman.
Priority Application Filing Dates for CSU
| Summer Term: | February 1-28 of that year |
| Fall Semester or Quarter: | October 1 - November 30 |
| Winter Quarter: | June 1 - 30 of previous year |
| Spring Semester or Quarter: | August 1 - 31 |