Transferring to CSU from Mission College

If you're at Mission College and planning a transfer to a CSU, what should you prioritize in terms of requirements? I'm trying to map out my coursework and would love some guidance.

When planning to transfer from a California community college (like Mission College) to a California State University (CSU), it's important to prioritize the following factors:

1. General Education Requirements (GE's): Make sure you fulfill your general education requirements. Many community colleges in California follow the CSU General Education Breadth Requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) to ensure students meet the lower division general education requirements for California State Universities.

2. Major-Specific Prerequisites: It is essential that you complete as many lower-division prerequisites for your chosen major as possible. The Assist.org site can be helpful in knowing exactly what courses at your community college will fulfill CSU major-specific requirements.

3. Academic Performance: Maintaining a solid GPA is crucial for transfer admissions. While minimum GPA for transfer is 2.0, a competitive GPA often needs to be higher, depending on the selectivity of the CSU campus and the popularity of the major.

4. Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): If your ultimate goal is a bachelor's degree, consider pursuing an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) from your community college. These are designed to streamline the transfer process from California community colleges to California State Universities.

5. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units: Pay attention to this critical factor. CSUs typically require junior standing, around 60 semester (90 quarter) units, for transfer admission.

Remember, it's vital to connect with both your community college advisors and CSU transfer admissions to confirm your plan aligns with all requirements.