Transfer credits from community college to Cal Poly

I'm looking into transferring my community college credits to Cal Poly. Does anyone know how the credit transfer process works there? I'm especially curious about any specific requirements or steps I should be aware of.

Transferring to Cal Poly from a community college involves a few steps. Firstly, you would need to make sure your courses are transferable. Cal Poly uses the Assist.org database, which lists community college classes that are comparable to classes offered at Cal Poly - so, you'll want to use their system to verify the transferability of your classes.

As a rule of thumb, Cal Poly generally accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions, and typically, courses must be similar in nature, level, and content to a course in our undergraduate curriculum and applicable to one of our academic programs.

In terms of requirements, Cal Poly has both general education and specific major requirements for transfer students. You'll need to verify through Assist.org or a counselor at your community college to see if your credits satisfy these requirements.

When the time comes to apply for transfer, you would do so through the CSU application portal, which has a section where you can input all your completed and pending coursework. Remember to indicate they are transfer credits from an accredited community college. Cal Poly will then evaluate your transcript to decide which credits they'll accept.

After enrolling at Cal Poly, you might also want to periodically use the Degree Progress Report in your student portal which shows how your coursework, including transferred courses, fulfills requirements for your selected degree program.

Finally, it's advised to engage often with a transfer counselor at your community college and reach out to Cal Poly's Admissions office or transfer center directly for the most accurate and personalized guidance.

Good luck with your transfer process!