Want to transfer from Santa Ana College with an AA in Psychology

I'm working toward an AA in Psychology at Santa Ana College and aim to transfer to CSUF for Human Services. Any advice on meeting transfer requirements or navigating the process would be awesome!

Navigating the transfer process can feel quite daunting, but with a bit of guidance, you can make sure you're on the right path!

The first step should absolutely be to verify the specific transfer requirements for your intended major at CSUF. It's great that you already have a major in mind, as this will help you align your current studies with the future program. Check CSUF's specific requirements for transfers into their Human Services program. You'll want to ensure you are taking courses that not only fulfill your AA requirements at Santa Ana College, but that will also make you a competitive applicant for the Human Services program at CSUF.

Below are some general points you'll want to make sure to consider during the transfer process:

1. Course Evaluation: CSUF will evaluate the courses you've completed up to this point and determine which of them will count towards your degree requirements. Ideally, you'll want all of the class credits you've earned to transfer successfully, but this is dependent on the relevance of your courses to your intended program.

2. CSU GPA requirements: The minimum GPA required for transfer student admission to the CSU system is 2.0 for California residents. However, it's important to note that admission to competitive programs like Human Services may require a higher GPA. Always strive to keep your GPA as high as possible.

3. CSU Admission Applications: Admission applications open for the CSU system from October 1 to December 4, but it's recommended to apply as early as possible once the applications are open. Mark your calendar and get your application in early.

4. Transferable General Education (GE) Courses: You'll need to complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester (or 90 quarter) units. Make sure you've met the "Golden Four" requirements: Oral communication, written communication, critical thinking, and a college-level mathematics course.

5. AA-T or AS-T Degree: While not a requirement, completing an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program at your community college can give you a guaranteed admission into the CSU system, although not necessarily to specific campuses or majors.

6. Check Transfer Center: Make full use of the transfer center at Santa Ana College. They'll have many resources for you, including potential workshops, advising, and sometimes representatives from universities like CSUF who come to answer your questions.

Remember to stay organized during this process. Keep track of all deadlines and maintain regular touch with both your community college advisor and any contacts you establish at CSUF. Going through this process thoroughly will equip you for success as you work towards your goal of studying Human Services at CSUF. Good luck!