Moorpark College Students Transferring to CSU

What does the path look like to transfer from Moorpark College to a CSU? Are there specific requirements like GPA or credits needed to make this transition smooth?

The transition from Moorpark College to a California State University (CSU) school is facilitated by a special agreement between the California Community Colleges and the CSU system known as the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program. This program allows students to complete a specific AA or AS degree at a California community college that, upon transfer, satisfies all lower-division general education and major requirements at any CSU school.

To take advantage of this program, you would need to complete a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable coursework with a GPA of at least 2.0. The coursework would include general education courses as well as specific major preparation courses. An important part of the ADT program is that if you meet the eligibility requirements and apply to a CSU that accepts your ADT for your major (or due to program impaction or excess demand, a similar major), you are guaranteed admission with junior standing.

Beyond this guaranteed admission for ADT recipients, CSU also prioritizes California community college transfer students over applicants from other types of institutions. If you're applying with an ADT to a non-impacted campus or non-impacted program, then you should be automatically admitted, assuming you've met the eligibility requirements.

Upon successful completion of this program, you then apply for transfer to the CSU system, indicating your ADT completion on the application. Each CSU has different deadlines for transfer applications, but many fall between October 1 and November 30.

While the system is designed to make for a smoother transition from a community college to a CSU, it still requires careful planning and timely completion of course requirements. Be sure to work closely with a counselor at Moorpark College and reach out to prospective CSU schools about their specific application requirements and processes. They can guide you as to which classes need to be taken and when, to make your transition as smooth as possible.

Remember, this is a general overview of the process and specific requirements can vary depending on the CSU school and the major. Always make sure to verify the information specific to your situation with the respective college's transfer center or admissions office.