I'm currently at San Joaquin Delta College and hoping to transfer into a CSU. Does anyone know what specific requirements and courses I need to meet for a smooth transfer?
Transferring from a community college like San Joaquin Delta College to a California State University (CSU) institution is quite common. The first thing to note is that the transfer requirements can vary depending on the CSU campus and the specific major you're interested in. However, there are some general prerequisites that you need to meet:
1. Transferable Units: You must complete at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable coursework.
2. GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all transferable coursework is required for applicants.
3. General Education: Complete a pattern of coursework known as the General Education Breadth pattern OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
4. Basic Subjects: Complete courses in written communication, oral communication, critical thinking, and mathematics/quantitative reasoning, each with a grade of C or better.
5. Major Preparation: You should have completed courses that prepare you for your intended major. This would depend on the major and the specific CSU campus.
For more specific advice, it's best to connect with a transfer advisor at San Joaquin Delta College or the admissions office of the CSU schools you're interested in. They can provide a detailed transfer guide for your chosen major. Additionally, you can use the assist.org website to determine which courses at San Joaquin Delta College are transferable to the CSU system.
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