How can I transfer from Mesa College to SDSU?

I'm a student at Mesa College interested in transferring to San Diego State University (SDSU). Could someone explain the transfer process and any specific requirements or deadlines I should be aware of?

Transferring from San Diego Mesa College to San Diego State University (SDSU) involves several steps. The first is to make sure that you're meeting the admission requirements for SDSU as a transfer student. Here's a brief overview of the steps you'll need to take:

1. Determine Transferability of Courses: First, you'll want to make sure that the credits you're earning at Mesa College will be accepted by SDSU. You can use the ASSIST tool (ASSIST.org) to see how the courses you are taking, or plan to take, at Mesa can be applied towards your targeted major at SDSU.

2. Maintain Academic Performance: As a general rule, SDSU requires a minimum GPA of 2.4 for California residents to apply as a transfer student. However, admission to the university often requires a higher GPA.

3. Complete Lower-Division Course Requirements: Transfer students should ideally have completed all lower-division General Education (GE) requirements and pre-requisites for their desired major.

4. Submission of Application: Transfer applications are typically accepted the previous fall semester for the following fall term, so you should aim to submit your application from the beginning of October to the end of November in the year before you hope to enroll at SDSU. The application is available via Cal State Apply (calstate.edu/apply). Be sure to check the website for specific dates as they may change yearly.

5. Submit Official Transcripts: SDSU will likely require official transcripts from Mesa College and any other colleges or universities you've attended, even if you don’t believe the courses will transfer.

6. Acceptance and Enrollment: Once you receive your admission offer, you will need to accept the offer, submit your final transcripts, and prepare to register for classes.

Remember to stay on top of applications and deadlines, and don't hesitate to reach out to your academic advisor at Mesa College or the transfer admissions office at SDSU if you have any uncertainties or need help navigating the process.

This should give you a general idea of what the process entails. Remember that transfer requirements can sometimes change, so I highly recommend checking the SDSU's transfer student website for the most up-to-date information and connecting with your academic counselor regularly throughout your time at Mesa.