Transferring Credits from Sacramento City College to SJSU

I'm a student at Sacramento City College interested in transferring to San Jose State University. Can someone explain how I can transfer my credits? Are there resources available to help me confirm which credits will transfer?

Sure, there are several steps you can take when transferring credits from Sacramento City College to San Jose State University (SJSU). Here's what you need to do:

1. Confirm Prerequisites: First, confirm that you meet the minimum requirements for transfer at both schools and your desired SJSU program. It's typical for a CSU school like SJSU to require a minimum GPA of 2.0 for California residents in transfer coursework.

2. Use ASSIST.org: This is an online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another.

By selecting your current school (Sacramento City College) and the school you intend to transfer to (SJSU), you can get an overview of how specific courses or course sequences transfer between the institutions.

3. Counselor Meeting: Arrange a meeting with an academic adviser or a transfer student counselor at both of your institutions. They can guide you through the process and ensure that the information you obtain from ASSIST.org matches their records.

4. Complete Required Coursework: Ensure that you've completed the courses required for your intended major at SJSU. The CSU system typically requires transfer students to have completed their general education and lower division major coursework before transferring. You will need to provide a copy of your transcript and other documentation during this step.

5. Apply for admission: Submit an application to SJSU during the designated application filing period which is usually during the fall for admission in the next academic year.

6. Send Transcripts: Once you've been accepted, you'll need to send your official transcripts from Sacramento City College to SJSU. Once SJSU receives and processes your transcripts, they will send you a report that lets you know which credits have transferred over.

Remember, each university has different policies regarding transfer credits, so it's always a good idea to work closely with transfer student advisors to ensure a smooth transition. And there is always a chance you might need to retake some coursework at SJSU, but since the relationships between California community colleges and CSU institutions are quite well-established, the chances are good that things go smoothly for you!