Requirements for CSC Transfer from a California Junior College

I'm planning to transfer from a California junior college to a California State College. What are the typical requirements I should be aware of in terms of GPA or specific courses? Any tips to ensure a successful transfer?

As someone closely familiar with college admissions, I can assure you that making the transfer from a California junior college to a California State College (CSU) is a well-trodden path. I'll run down some general information on requirements and also a few pieces of advice.

1. Minimum GPA: CSU campuses typically require a minimum GPA of 2.0, or a C average, for transfer students. However, some campuses and majors may require a higher GPA, especially in high-demand programs. Check with the specific CSU you're interested in to see if they have any unique requirements.

2. Unit and Course Requirements: CSU requires a minimum of 60 transferable semester (or 90 quarter) units for upper-division transfer. Of these, a minimum of 30 units should be in areas of general education such as oral communication, written communication, critical thinking, and mathematics/quantitative reasoning (often referred to as the "Golden Four").

3. Completing an ADT program: One useful approach is the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program, where certain associate degrees guarantee admission to CSU. To be eligible, you'll need to complete a specific "for transfer" AA or AS degree program at your community college.

Two things to keep in mind for a successful transition:

1. Early Planning: Start planning your course schedule as early as possible. Understand what courses you need to take to meet transfer requirements and map them out semester by semester. Your college counselor can provide invaluable assistance here.

2. Regularly check with your counselor: Be sure to check in regularly with a counselor at both your current school and the CSU campus you plan to attend.

Good luck with your transfer journey!