CSU The California State University
You should plan to apply for transfer admission the year prior to when you want to transfer to a university. Do not wait until you are completely finished with your coursework before you apply! Coursework can typically be in progress/planned at the time of application. Application filing periods are listed below.
| APPLICATION FILING PERIODS | |
|---|---|
| Fall Admission | October 1st - November 30th |
| Spring Admission | August 1st - 31st |
| Winter Admission | June 1st - 30th |
**Not all campuses and/or majors may open for winter/spring admission**
Click here for more information: CSU Application Date & Deadlines
TRANSFER REMINDERS
The minimum requirement to transfer to a CSU campus, you must complete:
- 60 transferable units,
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Complete the "Golden Four":
- Oral Communication (Communication Studies 101 or 102 or 122)
- Written Communication (English 101)
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
For major preparation courses, please refer to ASSIST
For general education courses, please refer to CSU-GE or IGETC
In order to be more competitive we it is recommended that you complete major prep courses and pursuing an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT).
WHERE TO APPLY
APPLICATION FEES
CSU: $70 per campus
Students may be eligible to receive an application fee waiver for 4 CSU campuses. Fee waivers are available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and applicants eligible for AB540 benefits based on income guidelines. When completing the CSU application, your responses will be used for eligibility screening purposes. You will be notified if you qualify for the fee waiver at the end of the application process.
Cal State Apply Application Fee Waiver Checklist.pdf
APPLICATION TIPS
- Don't send official transcripts once you apply. Wait until official transcripts are requested by each campus.
- CSU does not require letters of recommendation or essay prompts at the time of application.
APPLICATION HELPFUL RESOURCES
- Cal State Apply Application Help Center - Tutorials & guides on how to complete the application.
- CSU Impaction Website - Check to see if the campus or undergraduate major you are considering is impacted.
- CSU Degree Search - The California State University (CSU) offers a comprehensive selection of undergraduate and graduate programs.
- CSU Online Degree Programs - The California State University (CSU) offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs delivered online, in the classroom, or in combination.
- CSU Cost of Attendance - Explore the costs at each campus.
- Campus Admission-Specific Practices and Enrollment Resources - CASPER is a resource of detailed information on admission, enrollment, and orientation at each of the 23 campuses.
- CSU Campus Contacts - Contact information for each CSU Admission Department.
The 23 Campuses of the California State University
Click on a location to go to that CSU campus's website
