Transferring credits from community college to SDSU

I'm aiming to transfer my community college credits to San Diego State University. Can anyone share insights or experiences about the transfer process to SDSU? I'm keen to make this as seamless as possible.

Transferring credits from community college to a four-year university like SDSU is a common practice and, in many cases, quite seamless. However, since every university has its own policies, it's crucial to understand SDSU's specific credit transfer process to avoid any hiccups down the line.

SDSU, like most universities, has clearly defined requirements concerning the community college classes they accept for credit. Typically, they accept credits from regionally accredited institutions. Additionally, pre-approved courses that are equivalent to those required in your intended major may be transferred as well. It's crucial to review your course catalog and talk with an advisor at your community college to ensure you're taking transferable courses.

Furthermore, it’s important to remember that grades do matter. SDSU often requires that students have earned a grade of C or better in their community college courses in order to transfer the credit. Grades below this threshold usually won't count towards your degree requirements.

Transfer applicants are also expected to complete the lower-division requirements for their intended major before they transfer. You can access this information through the SDSU transfer admission planner (TAP), a tool that you can use to find out which of your community college courses have been approved for transfer to SDSU.

As an additional note, the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) allows California community college students to fulfill lower-division general education requirements for any CSU or UC campus, which would encompass SDSU. If you have completed your IGETC, notify your community college so this accomplishment can be noted on your transcript.

Lastly, remember that the earlier you start planning your transfer progression, the better. This will allow you to strategically select your courses and ensure that as many credits as possible will be applicable towards your degree at SDSU once you transfer.

The transfer process can seem quite overwhelming initially, but well-planned efforts can make it smooth and efficient. Good luck with your transfer process!