CSULB Transfer Admission from Cypress College

I'm considering transferring to CSULB from Cypress College. What should I know about the transfer admission process specifically from Cypress? Are there specific courses I need to complete or any tips for a successful application?

Applying for transfer admission from Cypress College to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) involves certain requirements that need to be taken into account:

1. Transferable units: In general, transfer students should aim to complete a minimum of 60 semester (or 90 quarter) units of transferable coursework by the time of transfer.

2. General Education (GE) requirements: It typically benefits transfer students to complete their general education requirements before transferring. This can often be done by earning an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) at your community college. Cypress College should have information on what coursework would fulfill these requirements.

3. Major Preparation: CSULB lists required major-specific preparation coursework for each of its programs. You should ideally complete as many of these courses as possible before transferring, to make your application stronger and to ensure you will graduate on time once you transfer.

4. GPA Requirements: Each major at CSULB has a different competitive GPA for transfer admission. You can check this on CSULB's website.

CSULB is one of the many universities that participate in the ASSIST program, an online student-transfer information system, which shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. This can help you plan which Cypress classes you should take.

Remember, your extracurricular involvement, leadership roles, and work experience are also parts of your application that the admission officers will take into account, so don't neglect these areas.

Also, get to know your academic advisor at Cypress, as they can provide crucial help and guidance throughout the transfer process. Particularly, they can assist you in selecting courses, fulfilling prerequisites for the CSULB program you're eyeing, and complying with deadlines for application.

Before you apply, ensure that your Transfer Admission Planner (TAP) is up to date, and review your transfer course eligibility with an advisor. Good luck!