Transfer Requirements from Grossmont College to SDSU

Does anyone know the transfer requirements from Grossmont College to SDSU, particularly for GE courses? I'm trying to plan my classes to make sure I meet all the necessary criteria. Any insights or experiences would be really helpful!

Hello! When planning to transfer from Grossmont College to San Diego State University (SDSU), it's important to keep your eyes on the following:

Firstly, you'll need to complete the "Golden Four" - these are a group of four courses in oral communication, written communication, critical thinking, and mathematics/quantitative reasoning. Failing to complete these courses before applying, can cause a transfer application to be rejected since these are minimum CSU admission requirements.

For GE courses, a common route is to complete the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) or the CSU GE Breadth. These are packages of courses covering a range of general education areas, such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, English composition, and more. Remember to check with an advisor at Grossmont College, to ensure you're on the right track.

Moreover, maintain the minimum GPA. For most majors, SDSU requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 for California residents, and 2.4 for out of state. However, some programs may be more competitive and demand a higher GPA. Be sure to check the specific requirements for your major.

Lastly, ensure timely application submission. For the Fall semester, the application filing period is October 1 to December 2 through the Cal State Apply website. Make sure to meet this deadline to ensure your application will be considered.

Given these points, be proactive in your planning. Make sure to meet with a counselor at Grossmont College regularly, to make sure you're on track with your course planning and application requirements.