CSU Sacramento transfer requirements for Sac City College students?

Looking into transferring from Sacramento City College to CSU Sacramento. What are the transfer requirements I need to be aware of, and how competitive is the process? I'm working on my planning, so any advice would be great!

To transfer from Sacramento City College to CSU Sacramento, you'll need to meet the standard California State University (CSU) system transfer requirements, as CSU Sacramento doesn't have its unique requirements. Generally, you must have completed at least 60 semester units (90 quarter units), of which at least 30 units are general education courses with a grade of 'C' or higher.

This general education must include the "Golden Four:" one course in oral communication, one in written communication, one in critical thinking, and one in mathematics/quantitative reasoning. All these courses must be completed by the end of Spring for Fall admission.

You can check which Sacramento City College courses are transferable and meet these requirements using the Assist website, which maps course equivalencies between California community colleges and CSU or UC campuses.

You should also aim for a competitive GPA. While the minimum CSU transfer GPA is 2.0 for California residents, the average transfer GPA for CSU Sacramento is generally higher.

Bear in mind that some majors at CSU Sacramento are impacted, which means they're in high demand and may have additional admission requirements or higher GPA thresholds. For example, the Nursing program has a supplemental application and additional prerequisites.

Start planning early and work closely with your academic advisor at Sacramento City College to ensure a smooth transition. It's also a good idea to attend one of CSU Sacramento's transfer admissions presentations or open house events, which can provide you with further details about the process. Remember to submit your application during the application filing period which is between October 1 to November 30.