Transfer Info!

WORDS TO THE WISE

1) Just because you follow the CSU or IGETC list of required courses does NOT mean that you have completed all courses required for your transfer university(ies) of choice.

2) http://www.assist.org/ is a wonderful resource, but it is NOT a primary source and contains errors/outdated information.

3) ALWAYS talk to the admissions counselors (more than one - a second, third, or even fourth opinion is never a bad thing!) at your transfer university(ies) of choice as soon as possible to get a good grasp of what they are looking for both in your course list and on your application.

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THE BASICS (www.universityofcalifornia.edu)

Junior-level transfer

To be considered for UC admission as a junior, you must fulfill both of the following:
1.  Complete 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable college credit with a GPA of at least 2.4 (2.8 if you're a nonresident). No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units may be taken Pass/Not Pass.
2. Complete the following course pattern requirements, earning a grade of C or better in each course:
  • Two transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each) in English composition
  • One transferable college course (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning;
  • Four transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each) chosen from at least two of the following subject areas:
    • arts and humanities
    • social and behavioral sciences
    • physical and biological sciences
Each course must be worth at least 3 semester units.

Explore Your Options

It's helpful to understand that while all UC campuses provide creative and challenging learning opportunities, not every campus is suited to every student.
Along with thinking about what you want scholastically — which is certainly important — reflect on what you're looking for socially and geographically, too.

Ask yourself

  • Which campuses have academic programs that most interest me?
  • Do I want to be on a large urban campus or a smaller, more intimate one?
  • Do I want to be close to home?
  • Would I rather be near museums and big-city shopping or places to hike, ski or surf?

Experience Up Close

This section provides an overview of each campus. But remember, it's simply that — an overview. If possible, visit the campuses that most interest you and take a tour. Counselors in the admissions offices will be happy to answer your questions.

Be Flexible

As you begin your search, keep an open mind. A campus that doesn't seem a good match for you at first glance may turn out to be just what you're looking for.

The UC Transfer Preparation Overview provides information about transfer admission eligibility, general education, what's generally required for a UC degree and how to become a competitive applicant to UC's most popular majors.
Select the discipline that's closest to your major from the list below.
Keep in the mind the major you've chosen may have a slightly different name than you expect at some UC campuses. For example, you may be looking for Meteorology while the campus calls it Atmospheric Science. Or majors with the same name may be significantly different at different campuses (UCSC's Film Studies major is much different than UCLA's Film Studies major).

UC campus transfer preparation path

If you've already chosen a major and a campus, this path will help you plan your community college coursework effectively. Select the campus and discipline that's closest to your major from the list below.
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Cell Biology
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Chemistry
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Communication
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Computer Science
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Economics
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English/Literature
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Film
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History
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    Consult the official articulation agreements between the UC campuses and your community college to confirm courses that will meet the major preparation requirements. You'll find the agreements at http://www.assist.org/.

    Comprehensive review factors for transfer applicants

    1. Completion of a specified pattern or number of courses that meet breadth or general education requirements.
    1. Completion of a specified pattern or number of courses that provide continuity with upper division courses in the student's major.
    1. Your grade point average in all transferable courses.
    1. Participation in academically selective honors courses or programs.
    1. Special talents, achievements and awards in a particular field, such as visual and performing arts, communication or athletic endeavors; special skills, such as demonstrated written and oral proficiency in other languages; special interests, such as intensive study and exploration of other cultures; experiences that demonstrate unusual promise for leadership, such as significant community service or significant participation in student government; or other significant experiences or achievements that demonstrate your promise for contributing to the intellectual vitality of a campus.
    1. Completion of special projects undertaken in the context of your college curriculum or in conjunction with special school events, projects or programs.
    1. Academic accomplishments in light of your life experiences and special circumstances.
    1. Location of the college and your residence.
    Junior-level transfer students from California community colleges are given priority consideration for admission.

    Good to know

    Because the pool of students who apply to UC is different every year, the level of academic performance necessary for admission to a particular campus or major is different, too. Acceptance rates depend on the number of applicants, their academic qualifications and the spaces we have available.

    The essay prompts

    As you respond to the essay prompts, think about the admissions and scholarship officers who will read your statement and what you want them to understand about you. While your personal statement is only one of many factors we consider when making our admission decision, it helps provide context for the rest of your application.
    • Responses to your two prompts must be a maximum of 1,000 words total.
    • Allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words.  
    • Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for example — is fine.

    Transfer applicant prompt

    What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement.

    Prompt for all applicants

    Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

    Tips and techniques

    Start early.

    Allow time for reflection, thoughtful preparation and revision.

    Choose a topic for both essays.

    Look critically at the information in your application: your grades, awards, activities and work experience, family and income. Anticipate questions an admissions evaluator will have after reading your application. The personal statement is your opportunity to answer those questions.

    Compose your personal statement in a word-processing program.

    Don't type it directly into the application. This way, you will have the opportunity to print copies for review.

    Write persuasively.

    Present your information and ideas in a focused, deliberate and meaningful manner. Provide specific, concrete examples to support your point. A personal statement that is simply a list of qualities or accomplishments usually is not persuasive.

    Proofread.

    In addition to checking your spelling, be sure your grammar is correct and your essays flow smoothly.

    Solicit feedback.

    Your personal statement should reflect your own ideas and be written by you alone, but others — family, teachers and friends — can offer valuable suggestions. Ask advice of whomever you like, but do not plagiarize from sources in print or online and do not use anyone's published words but your own. Copy and paste.
    Once you are satisfied with your essays, save them in plain text (ASCII) and paste them into the space provided in the application. Proofread once more to make sure no odd characters or line breaks have appeared.

    Relax.

    This is one of many pieces of information we consider in reviewing your application. An admission decision will not be based on your personal statement alone.

    Special instructions for veterans & their families
    Because UC is interested in knowing about your or a family member's military service, you may wish to use the personal statement to communicate the following:
    • Describe how your military service has been instrumental in developing your educational plans.
    • Indicate if you are entitled to educational benefits as a result of your own military service or the service-connected death or disability of a parent or spouse.
    • Indicate if you are affiliated with the military, such as the spouse or dependent of someone who is on active duty or a current participant in an ROTC-type program.

    Limits on transfer credits

    UC awards graduation credit for up to 70 semester (105 quarter) units of transferable coursework from a community college. That means those units will be counted toward completion of your degree. Courses in excess of 70 semester (105 quarter) units will not receive unit credit but will receive subject credit and may be used to satisfy UC's subject requirements.
    Some campuses also limit the total number of transfer units that will be accepted. If your community college work is combined with credit from a four-year institution, different unit limits may apply. Please consult the admissions office at the UC campus that interests you.
    Additionally, there is a limit to the number of units you can transfer in the following coursework (the courses must be listed on your community college's TCA with UC):
    • English as a Second Language courses: A maximum of 8 semester units earns transfer credit
    • Physical Education activity courses: A maximum of 4 semester units earns transfer credit

    Transfer from semester to quarter system

    All UC campuses use the quarter system except UC Berkeley and UC Merced, which use the semester calendar. If you are enrolled in a community college or other institution with a fall term that does not end before January 1, you cannot transfer to UC for the winter quarter.
    Most students don't lose credit when they transfer. If you will be changing from a semester to a quarter system, you should try to complete series courses before you transfer — for example, Chemistry 1A-1B — to avoid duplicating coursework. If your school is on the semester calendar and you wish to enroll in the latter terms of a two- or three-quarter course sequence at UC, you may have to repeat material.
    All transferable units will be converted from semester to quarter units, except at UC Berkeley and UC Merced.


    Enrollment options

    While students can and do participate in the programs described below, most must obtain special permission to do so.

    Cross-enrollment

    California residents currently enrolled at a California community college or the California State University may enroll in one undergraduate course per academic term at any UC campus, provided you have met course prerequisites and approval is granted by both the home and UC campus.
    To cross-enroll, you must:
    • have completed at least one term at your home campus
    • have a 2.0 GPA in work completed
    • be enrolled in at least six units at your home campus
    • have paid appropriate fees at your home campus for the term in which you wish to cross-enroll.
    A $10 fee plus any material/laboratory fees associated with the course may be charged. Contact your college registrar's office for information. Cross-enrollment does not constitute regular admission.

    Summer study

    Community college students are welcome to attend summer sessions at UC campuses. However, summer session admission does not constitute regular admission. (Attendance at a UCSF summer session is restricted to students who have been admitted or are continuing in a school or graduate program there.)

    University Extension

    Most UC classes are offered during the day for regularly enrolled students. University Extension offers a wide variety of educational programs for those who cannot attend UC during the day on a full-time basis. University Extension does not grant degrees, although it offers many courses that qualify for credit toward UC degrees.
    Courses are offered during the day and evening, and you do not have to meet admission requirements to enroll. Admission to University Extension does not constitute regular admission, and credit toward a degree may not be granted.
    Contact the University Extension at the UC campus you wish to attend for more information. If you have questions about which extension courses qualify for degree credit, contact the dean of the college or school that grants the degree.

    Part-time study

    If you wish to attend UC on a part-time basis, you must obtain permission from the dean of the school or college you'll be attending. In general, we strongly encourage students to attend full time, if at all possible. The faculty believes that a full-time academic program provides you with the richest academic experience.
    UCSB Off-Campus Studies Program
    Working adults and re-entry students who have completed 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) units may attend classes part-time and pursue a UC bachelor's degree through the Off-Campus Studies Program at the UCSB Ventura Center or UCSB Santa Maria Center. The Ventura Center offers degrees in anthropology, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, law and society, political science, psychology and sociology. The Santa Maria Center offers majors in English and history. To be eligible, students must meet UC transfer admission requirements.

    Concurrent enrollment

    In general, we discourage students from enrolling in two colleges at the same time. If you wish to do this and receive credit for the work you complete, you must first obtain permission from the dean of the UC school or college in which you are enrolled. This also applies to University Extension courses. Keep in mind credit is not always granted.
    You may attend a community college summer session after becoming a UC student, but there is a limit to the amount of community college coursework we accept: 70 semester units.
    Also, you can receive unit credit only, not grade points, for summer-session coursework taken outside the UC system. Another consideration is UC's residence requirement, which states the number of credits you must complete at the campus where you receive your degree.
    Some campuses may not accept community college work to satisfy certain requirements once you have enrolled at a UC campus. The dean of the school or college in which you are enrolled may impose other unit and/or course audit restrictions. Consult the college dean and campus general catalog for more information.

    Pass/fail, credit/no credit grades

    A course in which you earn a grade of pass or credit may be used to clear a subject requirement if your college certifies that a grade of pass or credit is equivalent to a grade of C or better. No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units taken pass/fail and/or credit/no credit may be used to satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements. Some colleges and departments require letter grades for prerequisite major courses.

    Course completion deadlines

    We strongly encourage you to complete the courses earlier than specified. Contact the campus admissions office for information about course completion deadlines for applicants for the winter and spring terms.

    Additional requirements

    Some, such as the American History and Institutions requirement and the entry-level writing requirement, are UC-wide. Other requirements vary according to the campus you attend and your particular college or school and major.

    Major preparation requirements

    Major preparation requirements specify the courses you must take during your first two years of college to prepare for advanced study in your major. They may be required as part of the major, be prerequisites for other courses that are required as part of the major or be required to gain admission to the major.
    Performance counts.
    Transfer applicants are evaluated, in part, on the basis of their performance in major preparation coursework. So it's important — very important — that you investigate the requirements for your intended major as soon as possible. If your major requires mathematics and science, it is essential that you complete those prerequisites before you transfer. Lack of preparatory coursework may affect your admission to your major, particularly if there are many applicants vying for a limited number of spaces.
    Start early.
    You should begin coursework in your major as soon as you have selected one. If you're applying for fall admission, the campus may require you to complete certain major preparation requirements by the end of the preceding spring term.
    Ask for help.
    Check out the transfer preparation paths to discover how best to prepare for UC's most popular majors. The Exploring Majors feature at http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.htmllists major-preparation requirements for all UC programs. The lists are updated throughout the year, so check ASSIST periodically to ensure you have the most current information.

    General education requirements

    General education requirements are designed to give UC undergraduates a broad background in all major academic disciplines — natural sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, humanities and fine arts. The general education requirement — often called the breadth requirement — lists the specific courses you must take or number of credit hours you must earn in each discipline.
    Requirements vary.
    Each school and college at every UC campus has its own general education requirement. With careful planning, you can meet many of the lower-division requirements before you transfer. If you attend a community college, you also have the option of completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) to satisfy the lower-division general education requirements at any UC campus.
    Entry-level writing requirement
    You must satisfy the entry-level writing requirement to graduate in any program at UC. One way to meet this requirement is to complete a transferable college course of three semester (four quarter) units in English composition with a grade of C or better. Students who meet our basic requirements for minimal transfer eligibility, which include two transferable college courses in English composition, satisfy the entry-level writing requirement.
    Many transfer students fulfill this requirement while in high school by achieving minimum scores on the following tests:
    • 3 on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination in English (Language or Literature)
    • 5 on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination in English (Language A only)
    • 6 on the IB Standard Level Examination in English (Language A only)
    • 30 on the ACT With Writing test; or 680 on the Writing section of the SAT Reasoning Test
    Students who have not satisfied the entry-level writing requirement before transferring must enroll in an appropriate English course at UC.
    American History and Institutions requirement
    All undergraduate degree programs at UC require study in American History and Institutions. This requirement may be met through examination or enrollment in specific courses. Each campus decides how its students may meet the requirement.
    If you satisfactorily completed a one-year course in U.S. history or a half-year course in U.S. history and a half-year course in American government while in high school, you have fulfilled this requirement for all UC campuses except UC Santa Barbara, which requires students to complete a college-level course. (At UCLA, you also must have earned a B average in these courses.) If you have satisfied your community college's history and institutions requirement you have also met the requirement at most UC campuses. We strongly recommend that you complete this requirement before you transfer.

    Available majors by campus

    Be sure to check if the campuses and majors you’re interested in are accepting applicants at your level.

    About application fees

    The application fee is $60 for each UC campus to which you apply. You must include the fees with your application or it will not be processed.
    If any of your campus and/or major choices are closed to new applicants for the term to which you apply, you will receive a refund for each closed campus and/or major. Otherwise, application fees are not refundable.

    International non-immigrant applicants

    You must pay a higher application fee of $70 for each campus selected. However, if your answers to questions regarding California residency qualify you for residency status for the purpose of fees, you may pay the lower application fee of $60 per campus.
    Application fees
    CampusesU.S. applicants International applicants
    1
    $60
    $70
    2
    $120
    $140
    3
    $180
    $210
    4
    $240
    $280
    5
    $300
    $350
    6
    $360
    $420
    7
    $420
    $490
    8
    $480
    $560
    9
    $540
    $630

    Fee waivers

    UC will waive application fees for up to four campuses for qualified students who would otherwise be unable to apply for admission. The fee waiver program is for United States citizens and permanent residents only.
    Students who qualify for fee waivers and who select more than four campuses must pay $60 for each additional choice.
    Apply for a fee waiver
    You can apply for a fee waiver within the online application and be notified immediately whether you have qualified. You will need to provide your family's income and the number of people supported by that income.

    What You'll Need

    It's a good idea to have everything prepared before you start your application so you're not trying to track down information at the last minute. Here's what you'll need:
    • Transcripts. You want to ensure the information you enter is accurate.
    • Annual income for 2009 and 2010 (your parents' if you're a dependent; yours if you're independent.) This is optional unless you're applying for a fee waiver or for the Educational Opportunity Program.
    • Social Security number, if you have one. We use this to match your application to things like your test score report and final transcript.
    • Citizenship status. You must enter your country of citizenship (or "No Selection"). If your country of citizenship is outside the United States, you'll need to provide your immigration status and your visa type.
    • ELC ID number. If you were designated eligible in the local context after 11th grade, include the 12-digit identification number that was included in your notification letter from UC.
    • Statewide Student ID (optional). Each K-12 student in California public schools is assigned an ID number. If it's not printed on your transcript, ask your counselor or registrar.
    • Credit card. If you prefer to pay by check, you can mail your payment.

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    What to do after you apply

    1.  Print your receipt.

    You'll want to keep a record of your application ID and a summary of your application for reference.

    2.  Order test score reports.

    If you're a freshman or sophomore applicant, be sure to have your ACT and SAT scores reported by the testing agency.

    3.  Look for your application acknowledgment.

    Right after you submit your application, you'll receive an e-mail confirming it has been successfully filed. Four to five weeks after applying, you should receive another acknowledgment from the UC Undergraduate Application Processing Service confirming receipt of your application. If you don't receive a notice, please contact the processing service at ucinfo@ucapplication.net or call (800) 523-2048 (in California) or (925) 808-2181 (outside California).

    4.  Update your application.

    About one month after applying, you can log in to your application to review and, if necessary, change your telephone number, e-mail or mailing address. You can also apply to additional campuses if they're still open. If you're a transfer student, about five weeks after the filing period has ended, you are required to update your grades and course records.

    5.  Await the decision.

    Each UC campus will notify you of its admission decision, generally in April.

    6.       Submit transcripts, if admitted.

    If you are admitted to UC, you must have final transcripts sent to your campus admissions office.

    Changes in your academic record

    Freshmen: If you change schools, add or drop a course, or fail to earn a C or better in a course after you submit your application, you must notify — in writing — the admissions offices at the campuses to which you applied.
    Transfers: If you add or drop a course, fail to earn a C or better in a course or enroll in a new college after you submit your application, log back in and update your information online.

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    THE BASICS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (www.calstate.edu)

    Admission, Application and Fee ("Tuition") Information

    Applications for admission to all CSU campus will reopen on October 1, 2010 for the Fall 2011 term. Applications may be submitted via CSU Mentor beginning on October 1, 2010, and all admissions categories are subject to be closed at any time after November 30, 2010.
    If you have questions related to the functionality of the online admission application, please contact the CSUmentor.edu helpdesk at: (800) 468-6927 or support@csumentor.edu. If you have questions related to advise on how to best provide information for the CSU admission office via the online application, please contact the CSU Campus Admission Office directly.

    Transfer Applicant Overview and Definitions
    All the campuses of the California State University welcome applications from transfer students. If you complete college units after the summer following graduation from high school, you are considered a transfer student. The number of units you have completed at the time you enter a CSU determines the admission standards that will apply to your application. It is important to identify which admission requirements apply to you.

    The majority of transfer students enter as upper-division transfers. Upper-division transfers must complete at least 60 semester or 90 quarter units before transfer.

    Some transfers will enter as lower-division transfers. If, at the time you will enter the CSU, you have completed 59 or fewer semester or 89 or fewer quarter units you are a lower-division transfer. Some CSU campuses do not accept lower-division transfers, so be sure to check with the campus if you are considering transfer as a lower-division student.

    Admission offices at the 23 campuses use a common set of factors to make admission decisions for both classes of transfer students. All campuses have higher standards for out-of-state students and international students. Some campuses have higher standards for particular majors. Finally, a few campuses have higher standards for all applicants.

    Upper Division Transfer Requirements
    If you will have at least 60 semester or 90 quarter transferable units completed by the time you enter a CSU, you are considered an upper-division applicant. To make admission decisions, CSU admissions offices look at three factors:
    • Your college grades
    • The college coursework you have completed, especially in general education
    • Whether you are in good standing at the last college or university attended
    Obviously, the better you prepare at your current and prior colleges, the more likely you will meet admission requirements at your first-choice CSU campus.

    Upper Division Grade Requirements
    Grades are obviously an important factor in your admission as an upper-division transfer. It is important to note that there are different ways grades are used in the admission process.

    You must have a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units. Your overall grade point average must be at least 2.0 (2.40 for California nonresidents.) The GPA is calculated using all transfer units attempted.

    Within the transferable courses, there must be 30 units of general education work. Typically you complete at least 10 general education courses. In the case of high-unit majors, you may have less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units, but the campuses will be looking at your general education grades. If you are applying to a high-unit major, be sure to check with the CSU campus for their requirements in this area.

    Finally, general education courses in the written communication, oral communication, critical thinking and mathematics sections of general education must be completed with a grade of C or better for each course. These four classes are part of the 30 semester units of general education.

    Remember these are minimums and in the case of high-demand majors and campuses a 2.0 GPA may not be high enough to be admitted.

    General Education Requirements for Upper Division Transfers
    For most students who transfer to the CSU, completing general education classes should be a priority along with premajor coursework.

    The CSU provides California Community College transfers with two systemwide options for fulfilling CSU lower division general education requirements: CSU General Education (GE) Breadth and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. You can explore the two programs and then you can discuss with your college counselor which program is best for you.

    Most CSU campuses require students to complete a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the General Education Breath Requirement or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. Within either pattern, the highest-priority classes are the three courses in the English language - oral communications, English composition and critical thinking - along with a general education course in mathematics.

    Completion of general education courses prior to transfer is usually the most efficient path. You can complete a maximum of 39 semester units of CSU GE Breadth before transferring to a CSU.

    If you are pursuing a high-unit major such as engineering, some math-based fields, science, or other technical majors, you will need to work closely with a counselor and your advisor to plan which classes you should take for upper-division transfer. CSU campuses do allow high-unit majors to take fewer general education courses before transfer. Just remember, ultimately you will need to meet the general education requirements in order to graduate from CSU. So if you enroll at CSU with few general education units, completion of your baccalaureate program may take longer than expected. Good planning with your counselor and advisor is essential if you enroll in a high-unit major.

    CSU General Education - Breadth Requirements
    As part of the requirements for a bachelor's degree, all students must meet general education requirements. A minimum of 48 semester units is required for GE-Breadth: 39 of lower-division and at least 9 upper division courses. All of the lower-division courses for GE-Breadth may be completed at a California Community College before you transfer to a CSU campus.

    The CSU GE-Breadth Requirements is a lower division 39 semester unit pattern. Students must take specified courses in the areas of:
    • Area A — English Language Communication and Critical Thinking
    • Area B — Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
    • Area C — Arts and Humanities
    • Area D — Social Sciences
    • Area E — Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
    Each California Community College has a list of courses that can be used in each of the areas. The list is also available at http://www.assist.org/. Each of the areas has a minimum number of units or courses. See the Transfer Student Planner for more information about each of the areas.

    Up to 39 lower-division GE-Breadth units required can be certified by a California Community College or other certifying institution. Students who are certified with 39 semester units of lower-division GE-Breadth units will be required to complete a minimum of 9 semester units of upper division general education work after transfer just like other students attending your CSU campus.

    It is important that you request that your California Community College certify completion of California Community College coursework that meets CSU general education requirements. Certification means that CSU will accept these courses to meet the CSU GE-Breadth areas designated by your California Community College.

    California Community Colleges can certify each subject area (Area A, B, C, D, E) or the whole pattern.

    Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
    IGETC is another pattern that California Community College students can use to fulfill all lower-division general education requirements at any CSU or University of California campus.

    The IGETC requires completion of a minimum of 37 semester or 49 quarter units of lower division work with a C grade or better in each course (C- is not allowed).

    Requirements of the IGETC are as follows:
    • Area 1 - English Communication
    • Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
    • Area 3 - Arts and Humanities
    • Area 4 - Social and Behavior Sciences
    • Area 5 - Physical and Biological Sciences
    Because the IGETC is accepted by both CSU and University of California, it is a good option if you are undecided about the system to which you will transfer. If you are enrolled in a major that requires extensive lower-division preparation, you may not be able to complete all the coursework for IGETC prior to transfer.

    You should consult with your counselor to determine which general education program is most appropriate for you.

    Certification of General Education Requirements
    California Community Colleges and other qualified institutions can certify completion of up to 39 lower division semester units applicable to GE-Breadth requirements or a total package of 37 semester units for IGETC. "Certification" refers to official notification from a California Community College that a transfer student has completed courses fulfilling CSU lower division general education requirements.

    After you have applied for admission to a CSU campus, you should visit your California Community College admission or counseling office to request certification of courses meeting CSU lower-division general education requirements. The California Community College will then officially notify a CSU campus that these requirements have been met. (CSU campuses will also accept certification of courses meeting the CSU graduation requirement in U.S. History, the Constitution, and American Ideals.)

    Certification of General Education-Breadth Courses: CSU campuses will accept certification of one or more complete areas (e.g., all of the units required for Area A) or up to 39 lower division units for GE-Breadth or 37 lower division units for IGETC.

    It is important that you request certification of general education coursework. Certification will ensure that a CSU campus accepts all your courses in the areas in which the coursework is certified. Your counselor can provide more information about certification.

    Impaction
    Many campuses have some impacted majors that require additional admission criteria. Several majors are impacted at one or more but not all of the campuses offering the major. Generally, the majors remain the same from one year to the next, but the criteria are subject to change, and you should contact the campus directly for the most current information.

    Detailed information about the 2011-2012 CSU impacted campuses and majors can be accessed at www.calstate.edu/SAS/impactioninfo.shtml.

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    Tips For Transfer Students
    Before you enroll, or during your first term in a California Community College, discuss your educational plans with a community college counselor, transfer center director, or academic advisor.
    • Inquire about CSU admission requirements and be sure that your plan of study includes courses to fulfill these requirements. Your counselor can tell you which CSU majors are overcrowded (impacted) and inform you of supplementary admission requirements.
    • Read your California Community College catalog carefully. Pay special attention to the sections on transfer and certification of CSU general education requirements.
    • Be sure to enroll in courses that are transferable or those needed for placement in transferable courses. Transferable courses are those that CSU accepts towards a baccalaureate degree. (Remedial courses and many vocational courses are not transferable.) To ensure that you are successful in your college studies, your counselor may advise you to take some basic skills courses before you enroll in transferable courses.
    • Find out which lower-division courses are required for the major in which you are interested. Be sure the courses you take to meet these requirements will be accepted toward that degree at the CSU campus you plan to attend.
    • Familiarize yourself with general education and other baccalaureate degree requirements by reviewing one or more CSU campus catalogs.
    • Review this Website for information about the application process and deadlines for prospective transfers.
    American Institutions Requirement
    The CSU requires each student receiving a baccalaureate degree to be knowledgeable about the Constitution of the United States, American history, and state and local government. This U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement is generally known as the American Institutions Requirement. You can complete this requirement either by completing the required courses (generally two) or, at some campuses, passing a comprehensive examination or a combination of coursework and examination. California Community Colleges have identified courses that can be completed at the lower division level before you transfer. In addition, most CSU campuses permit courses that meet this requirement to satisfy General Education-Breadth requirements providing your General Education-Breadth and American Institution requirements are certified by a California Community College. California Community College counselors have information about how individual CSU campuses handle this requirement.

    All California Community Colleges have designated courses that satisfy CSU's American Institutions Requirement. Your California Community College can certify completion of these courses.

    Lower Division Pre-major Courses
    Many majors require or recommend introductory or prerequisite courses, most of which are offered in California Community Colleges. These pre-major requirements are described in CSU campus catalogs. Most CSU campuses have articulation agreements with several California Community Colleges specifying coursework taken at California Community Colleges that can satisfy lower division requirements for the major. Check the articulation agreement to be sure your courses will be accepted toward the degree at the CSU campus you plan to attend. You can obtain articulation agreements for specific majors from your counselor, transfer center director, or through ASSIST at http://www.assist.org/.

    A few CSU majors, such as engineering, some math-based fields, science, and other technical majors, have so many pre-major requirements that you may not be able to complete all lower division general education requirements before you transfer. You should see your counselor to determine which courses can be completed after you transfer.

    The CSU has developed a program — CSU Transfer Road Maps — that specifies lower division pre-major requirements for the highest demand majors. Please review the CSU Transfer Road Maps section for more information.

    Additional Information for Transfer Students

    Many transfer students report that the biggest difference between their classes in California Community Colleges and those in the university is the amount of writing required in the CSU. While you are taking courses that prepare you for transfer, you should also work on continued improvement of your reading and writing skills. Obtaining assistance with writing while you are at the California Community College will prepare you for the demands of university study and help you prepare to satisfy the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement for the baccalaureate degree.

    Besides requirements for the major and general education, CSU campuses may require other courses for the baccalaureate degree. You should read the catalogs of the CSU campuses that you are considering for transfer and familiarize yourself with their graduation requirements. For example, some campuses require foreign language study as a part of the preparation for certain majors or for graduation.

    Students who have been enrolled either at a California Community College or a CSU campus for at least one semester or two quarters of consecutive calendar years are considered to be in continuous attendance for those years.

    If you do not remain in continuous attendance, you will reestablish catalog rights at the time you re-enroll in any California Community College or begin attending a CSU campus. Please consult your California Community College counselor if you are unsure about your catalog rights.

    CSU Academic Majors and Degree Programs (2010-11)

    The majors information available here is deemed accurate but is subject to change and should be verified by contacting the campuses directly.
    Academic majors and degree programs are listed in alphabetical order. The titles of majors featured here may be slightly different from those appearing in some CSU catalogs. Only major degree programs are listed. Minors, options, concentrations, and other specialized areas of focus are not included. Please contact the campuses or consult campus catalogs for further details.
    2010-2011 Degree Programs
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    Fees ("Tuition") Information

    The CSU charges "fees" rather than "tuition" to California residents; only nonresident students are charged nonresident "tuition" as well as other campus-based fees.
    Campus Fees
    Information on systemwide and campus mandatory fees, the CSU student fee policy and more.
    Cost of Attendance
    Information on the average cost of attending any of the 23 campuses (including housing, books, transportation costs, etc.).
    Financial Aid
    Get information on financial aid, including how to apply for financial aid through CSUMentor, the online resource for those interested in attending the CSU.

    Important Deadlines

    Financial Aid Priority Filling Date
    Applicants who submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 and are admitted to a CSU will receive the same priority consideration for need based financial aid. Complete information and an opportunity to apply on-line for Financial Aid is available on
    CSU Mentor.
    Campuses Still Open for Admissions
    CSU campuses begin receiving Fall applications on October 1 of the year preceding enrollment, e.g. October 1, 2006 for Fall 2007. Some campuses begin to close their application cycle on November 30. Information about which campuses and programs are still open for applications is available on CSU Mentor.

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