I'm currently at Butte College and want to transfer to a CSU. Does anyone have insights on the requirements needed for a successful transfer? Any advice on what classes or GPA I should focus on?
Sure, happy to help! If you're considering transferring from Butte College to a CSU, you'll have to meet certain requirements to be considered.
First, you need to have completed at least 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units). At least 30 of these units should be in general education courses. These units should be distributed across several subjects, including English, math, arts & humanities, social sciences, and physical & biological sciences.
As for GPA, the minimum requirement set by the CSU system is 2.0 for California residents, or 2.4 for out-of-state or international students. However, meeting the minimum doesn't necessarily secure your admission. The more competitive the program, the higher GPA you may need to be a strong candidate.
It's also essential to keep track of which courses transfer to the CSU campus where you wish to apply. You can use the ASSIST website (assist.org) to find course equivalencies for California public colleges and universities. It can help you to plan which courses to take at Butte that will count towards your degree at CSU.
Lastly, some CSU campuses and majors are impacted, meaning they receive more qualified applicants than they can admit. If you're looking at an impacted major or university, additional requirements and earlier application deadlines may apply.
Do check the specific admission criteria on the official CSU campus website you're planning to transfer to for more detailed, major-specific requirements.
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