Transferring community college classes to any Cal State university

I'm trying to keep my options open for transferring from community college to any Cal State university. What are the general requirements for transferring credits? Do most community colleges have agreements with Cal States for course transfer?

The California State University (CSU) system has robust procedures in place to facilitate smooth credit transfers from community colleges, particularly within the state.

1. Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): The CSU system has established an agreement with the California Community Colleges (CCC) popularly known as the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program. If you earn an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or an Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree from a CCC, you will be eligible for transfer into a similar CSU degree program with junior standing.

2. Comparable Coursework: The CSUs and CCCs have agreed upon a course-to-course articulation for many classes. This means that a specific community college course you take will be accepted as equivalent to a certain course at the CSU you eventually transfer to.

3. Golden Four: To be eligible for transfer, you need to meet the "Golden Four" requirements consisting of a semester course in each of the following: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning.

4. Minimum Units: You need to have completed a minimum of 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) units.

5. GPA: While there is a 2.0 minimum GPA for California residents, the actual GPA for admission may be significantly higher based on the CSU campus and the major to which you're applying.

6. Major Preparation: Completion of lower division major preparation articulation is highly recommended, as many CSU campuses select transferring students based on major preparation completion.

With these in mind, be sure to check the specifics of the CSU you are interested in, as each campus may have slightly different requirements or expectations. Use resources like ASSIST.org to check course articulation between CCC and CSU campuses. It's also beneficial to periodically meet with a counselor at your community college to make sure you're on track with your planned courses.