I'm looking into taking some courses at De Anza College and want to ensure they will count toward my degree when I transfer to a CSU. Can anyone guide which courses are typically transferable?
If you're planning to transfer from De Anza College to a California State University (CSU) campus, the Assist.org platform can be your best friend. It's a valuable tool to determine exactly which courses from De Anza are transferable to a CSU.
In general, CSU accepts transfer credits for courses that are not remedial or vocational in nature. Typically, courses that are numbered 1-99 at De Anza are considered college-level and often transferable to a CSU campus. However, every CSU campus and even every program within a campus can have different requirements. And of course, whether a specific course will satisfy a major requirement depends on your chosen major.
Please utilize Assist.org for the most accurate information. This site was created specifically for California community college students wishing to transfer to a CSU or UC campus. Once you enter the specific De Anza courses you're interested in and the CSU campus to which you intend to transfer, the database will tell you exactly where those classes stand.
However, it's always a good idea to speak with a transfer advisor at De Anza and your target CSU who can provide extra guidance and answer any questions specific to your situation. They can tell you if there are any changes incoming or if a certain course would do a better job fulfilling a requirement. Finally, keep your target CSU’s requirements at the forefront of your planning to ensure you meet as many of them as possible before you transfer.
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