Transferring community college classes to a CSU?

I'm planning to transfer from a community college to a CSU. How can I make sure my classes are equivalent and accepted? Are there any resources or counselors who can help?

When transferring from a community college to a California State University (CSU), there are several steps you can take to ensure your classes are accepted and equivalent.

First, you should see if your community college has an articulation agreement with CSU. An articulation agreement is a contract between schools that determines how credits will transfer between them. If your community college has this agreement, it will clearly outline which credits will be accepted by CSU.

Second, you can use the Assist.org online database. Assist.org is an official online resource for California students attending community college who plan to transfer to the UC or CSU system. It helps students determine which classes taken at a California Community College can be used to satisfy a subject matter requirement at a CSU or UC.

One other option is to take IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) courses. IGETC is a series of courses that community college students can complete to satisfy the lower-division general education/breadth requirements at both UC and CSU. If you complete an IGETC, you'll be able to transfer without having to take additional lower-division general education classes after you transfer.

Regarding counseling support, your community college's transfer center should have advisors available to assist. They might also regularly host workshops about the transfer process.

Finally, remember that transferring involves meeting both general ed and major requirement classes. You'll want to make sure you're on track with both. CSU will provide resources outlining what you require for your intended major, so be sure to monitor these closely. Good luck!