I'm planning to transfer to Cal State Fullerton after community college and want to know what the specific requirements are. Are there any classes I must complete first, and how does the process work overall?
Cal State Fullerton, like all other California State University (CSU) campuses, utilizes a framework for community college transfer students known as the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) pathway. The ADT is a special degree offered at California community colleges where you complete a specific "for transfer" AA or AS degree, and then are guaranteed acceptance into a CSU in a similar major.
Firstly, in order to be eligible for transfer to Cal State Fullerton, you must have completed at least 60 CSU-transferable semester units (90 quarter units). The units should ideally be focused around your chosen major, as that will help you make the most progress towards your degree once you transfer.
Secondly, you must have a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on all transferable college courses. However, there can be variations depending on the demand for a particular major at Fullerton. High-demand majors have extra eligibility requirements and applicants to these programs are ranked by eligibility index and GPA from highest to lowest.
Regarding course requirements, you will need to complete, with grades of "C-" or better, the CSU General Education Breadth Requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), including the "Golden Four" requirements - Oral Communication (public speaking), Written Communication (English composition), Critical Thinking (logic or argumentation), and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning.
In addition, it would be ideal, although not mandatory for all majors, to complete your lower-division major prerequisites before transferring. The lower-division prerequisites for your chosen major could be found on the CSU Fullerton website or discussed with a counselor at your community college.
After you have met all the requirements and prerequisites for your intended major, you can apply for transfer through the Cal State Apply website. Remember to ensure your application is complete, accurate, and submitted by the deadline.
Finally, after you've applied and received your admissions decision, be sure to send your final transcripts to Cal State Fullerton by the given deadline.
Keep these points in mind as you navigate your transfer journey! It's a process but very rewarding in the end.
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