Tips for Transferring Units from Community College to CSU?

I'm planning to transfer from a community college to a CSU like Fullerton or Long Beach. How should I go about transferring my units? Are there specific classes I should focus on to ensure they transfer smoothly?

One crucial step is to ensure that the courses you're taking are transferable. CSUs accept courses from community colleges that are part of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), which is designed for California community college students to fulfill the lower-division general education requirements for both the CSU and UC systems. You should fulfill these requirements in your first two years of study to be eligible for transfer.

Moreover, for most CSU and UC campuses, students can utilize Assist.org to check if a course from their community college transfers over. It's a helpful resource that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another.

Instead, you can have a discussion with your academic advisor for detailed information about the transferability of a certain course. Remember that preparation for specific majors might require taking specific courses. Therefore, meet with a counselor frequently to ensure that you are on track for you intended major at your target CSU.

Also, consider utilizing the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program, also known as Degree with a Guarantee. The ADT guarantees admission to a CSU campus (though not necessarily the campus of choice) for community college students who graduate with an AA-T or AS-T degree.

Lastly, you should also submit your transcripts on time to your desired CSU and check for confirmation from the CSU that the transcripts were received. It's important to stay organized and track your application status diligently to avoid any hiccups in the transfer process.