What are the CSU transfer requirements from Evergreen Valley College?

I'm currently at Evergreen Valley College and planning to transfer to a CSU. What are the requirements for transferring, and is there anything specific I should focus on to meet the CSU standards?

The basic requirements for transferring to a CSU (California State University) from a California Community College like Evergreen Valley College are:

1. You will need to complete at least 60 CSU-transferable semester units (or 90 quarter units) before you can declare yourself as an upper-division transfer student.

2. You need to have a certain Grade Point Average (GPA) for your transferable classes. For CSU schools, this GPA is typically 2.0 or higher for California residents and usually 2.4 or higher for non-residents.

3. In terms of curriculum, you'll need to complete your General Education requirements (also known as the "Golden Four") with grades of C- or better. These courses include:

- Oral Communication (usually a public speaking course)

- Written Communication (usually a college-level English composition course)

- Critical Thinking (courses like logic or philosophy that teach analytical thinking)

- Quantitative Reasoning (a college algebra course or other higher-level math)

4. Major-specific coursework. Each major at each CSU campus requires specific classes for entry. These can range widely from biology courses for science majors to painting courses for art majors. You'll need to check the CSU's requirements for your intended major.

5. Most CSU campuses have established local admission areas for students transferring from community colleges. If you're at Evergreen Valley College, you would be considered a local student for specific CSU campuses based on your geographic location. Local students might have slightly different GPA requirements and might receive priority during the application review process.

You can visit assist.org for detailed transfer information by major and college, and always check the specific requirements of each CSU campus you're interested in because the requirements can vary.

Remember, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance, especially if the college or program is impacted, meaning they receive more applications than can be accepted. So keep those grades up as high as you can, engage with student organizations or activities where possible, and consider meeting with a transfer advisor from your community college or from the CSU you wish to attend to ensure you're on the right track. Be sure to have a backup plan in case your first choice doesn't work out.

Best of luck with your transfer!