Does Cal State San Diego Have an Automatic Transfer Program from Community Colleges?

I'm considering starting at a community college with hopes of going to Cal State San Diego. Are there any guaranteed transfer programs that could make this easier?

Yes, the California State University system, which includes San Diego State University, has a program known as the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program. This program was designed to make it easier for community college students to transfer to a CSU campus.

If you earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) at a California community college and meet the CSU’s minimum eligibility requirements, you are guaranteed admission to a CSU, but not necessarily to a specific campus or major.

However, you can generally gain priority consideration to your local CSU campus and to a program that's considered "similar" to your community college major or program.

Keep in mind that you'll need to maintain a certain minimum GPA and course requirements to be eligible for this program, and it's crucial to work closely with your academic advisor at the community college to ensure you meet every requirement.

So, yes, you definitely have pathways to transfer to San Diego State University that reduce some uncertainties and complexities—just be sure you're doing all the right steps to stay eligible.