California State University
Transfer Basics: CSU - "Cal State"
For students who wish to apply to a CSU the majority of these campuses will require the transfer student to complete their freshman and sophomore (lower division) levels at the community college prior to transfer - we call this "upper division transfer" because the student will enter the CSU at a junior (upper division) level having earned at least 60 transferable units. Students earn the 60 transferable units by taking courses that meet:
- General Education Requirements CSU - Option B
- Major preparation (prerequisites)
- Elective credit (if needed)
Minimum Transfer Requirements:
60 CSU-transferable units which must include all of the following:
39 units from either of the following general education patterns:
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CSU General Education Requirements
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IGETC
To include the 4 critical courses with a grade of "C" or better (also known as the GOLDEN 4):
1. Oral Communications (Speech)
2. Written Communications (English)
3. Critical Thinking
4. Mathematics
2.0 Minimum CSU-transferable GPA (2.4 for non-residents/international students)
NOTES:
Students should be aware that the requirements listed above are the minimum criteria
needed to be considered for transfer. Some CSU campuses and/or majors may require students to exceed these minimum requirements
to be considered competitive applicants. Some CSU campuses may allow a student to transfer as a lower division (less than 60
units). The CSU requirements above are subject to change. Thus, meet with your counselor every semester!