Transfer to a California State University
Transfer Requirements
A maximum of 70 transferable units completed at California community colleges can be applied to a baccalaureate degree. Coursework completed that exceeds the 70-unit maximum may be given "subject credit" after transfer. Consult with a counselor.
You may be eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system after you complete the following at a California community college:
- A minimum of 60 transferable units with a 2.0 grade point average*
- One of the following general education requirements (check with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern for the degree you are pursuing):
- For students with catalog rights of Fall 2025 or later:
- For students with catalog rights before Fall 2025, one of the following:
- CSU General Education (CSU GE) Breadth requirements, including areas A1, A2, A3, and B4
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements (if you plan to continue following IGETC, then use the Cal-GETC requirements along with the Cal-GETC to IGETC mapping table to complete your general education requirements)
- Cal-GETC requirements
In addition to general education and graduation requirements, we encourage you to complete lower-division preparatory courses for your major as required by the CSU to which you want to transfer. You can find lower-division major requirements at assist.org, the official state-wide repository for transfer and course articulation information.
* GPA requirements are higher for campuses or majors that are impacted or more competitive. The minimum GPA for international or non-resident students is 2.4 instead of 2.0.
Dual Admission to Community College and CSU
If you are enrolling in a California community college this fall, you may be eligible to apply for dual admission to a California State University. Visit the CSU Transfer Success Pathway for more information. The agreement cycle (the window to apply) is August 1 through October 31.
CSU Application Dates and Deadlines
Priority application deadlines for CSU:
- For fall admission, the application period is October 1 to November 30 of the prior year.
- For spring admission, the application period is August 1 to 31 of the prior year.
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