Transfer Requirements from Grossmont College to CSU

I'm currently studying at Grossmont College and thinking about transferring to a CSU. Can anyone share what the transfer requirements might be? Any specific GPA or completed classes recommended?

The California State University (CSU) system has certain requirements for transfer students. As a starting point, CSU typically requires transfer students to have a minimum GPA of 2.0, although many individual CSU schools prefer a higher GPA. Ensure to check with the specific CSU you're interested in, as requirements can slightly vary across the campuses.

Coursework-wise, you should complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units (90 quarter units) by the time of transfer. Among these, you should complete at least 30 semester units (45 quarter units) in CSU General Education requirements, including the Golden Four:

1. Oral Communication (typically a public speaking class)

2. Written Communication (usually a college-level English composition class)

3. Critical Thinking (often a logic or critical reasoning class)

4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning

These are basic proficiency requirements that need to be fulfilled before transferring.

However, it's also important to consider that different majors will have different lower division major prerequisites. I recommend checking the specific major you're interested in on the CSU campus' website or assist.org, which is a student-transfer information system that displays reports of how course credits earned at one California college or university can be applied when transferred to another.

In addition to these, you must also be in good standing at the last college or university you attended.

Finally, while not necessarily a requirement, completing an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) at a California Community College can offer a simplified transfer process to the CSU system.

Remember, each campus and program might have slightly different requirements or expectations, so make sure to verify these details with the specific campus you're interested in. This information should provide a good starting point and overview of what to expect. Good luck with the transfer process!