I'm planning to transfer from Long Beach City College to a California State University. Can someone explain the transfer requirements and any deadlines I should be aware of? Are there any resources at LBCC to help with this process?
Sure, I can give you some insight into the transfer process from a California community college like Long Beach City College (LBCC) to a California State University (CSU). The process is streamlined by the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program, a special degree program in California that simplifies the transfer process to CSU schools.
Firstly, you'll need to complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. This should include a General Education program called "CSU General Education Breadth Requirements" or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum). Admissions generally require a minimum GPA of 2.0 for California residents and fulfillment of the "golden four" requirement - completion of critical thinking, writing, mathematics or quantitative reasoning, and oral communication courses.
Secondly, you'll need to check specific program requirements. Some programs may have additional pre-requisites or require higher GPA. Check both the LBCC catalog and the CSU you're considering for any major-specific transfer requirements.
The application for transfer students is typically open between October 1st and December 4th for the Fall semester, and applications for the Spring semester typically open between August 1st and August 31st. But, deadlines vary slightly from year to year, so you'll want to keep an eye on the CSU Apply website to stay updated.
As a final step, make sure to submit your final transcripts from LBCC and any other colleges you may have attended to the CSU as soon as they're available. Failure to do so could jeopardize your admission.
Regarding resources at LBCC, they have a Transfer Center that provides support and guidance to prospective transfer students. They offer transfer related workshops, host university reps for questions, and provide one-on-one counseling to assist you with the process. Checking out their resources and attending their events might answer more specific questions you might have.
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