Trying to figure out the specific requirements for transferring from Santa Rosa Junior College to a CSU. What are the key academic and application criteria I need to keep in mind?
If you're planning to transfer from Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) to a California State University (CSU), there are several requirements you need to fulfill:
1. Unit Requirement: You need to have completed at least 60 CSU-transferable semester units (90 quarter units) by the time of your transfer.
2. Golden Four Requirement: You need to have completed the four basic skill courses ("Golden Four") with a grade of 'C' or better for each course, namely: Oral Communication (A1), Written Communication (A2), Critical Thinking (A3), and Quantitative Reasoning (B4).
3. GPA Requirement: You need a certain GPA in order to transfer. For California residents, admission to any CSU campus will require a minimum GPA of 2.0. However, some campuses and/or majors may require higher GPAs based on the competitiveness. It's essential to check the specific requirements for the CSU campus and major you're interested in, on their respective websites.
4. Major-specific courses: Completion of the pre-requisite courses for your intended major is highly recommended since many CSU campuses focus on your completion of these courses when considering your application.
5. GE Breadth or IGETC Certification: Your general education (GE) requirements can be met by completing either the CSU GE Breadth requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements at SRJC.
6. Residency requirement: While out-of-state transfers are allowed, CSUs give priority to California residents.
These academic requirements are not the only consideration. Be mindful of the application deadlines, each CSU campus you apply to will also require the Cal State application, and application fees must be paid accordingly. Each campus may also have specific requirements, so it's important to check their official websites and/or contact their transfer admissions department for any additional details or changes.
Lastly, remember that meeting minimum eligibility doesn't guarantee admission. Many CSU campuses are impacted which means they have more qualified applicants than available spaces. And certain majors are also impacted at some campuses, applying to those programs can be more competitive. So it's highly recommended to exceed the minimum requirements, if you're able to. There's also a Transfer Center at SRJC that could help you navigate through these criteria, and give you personalized advice. I hope this helps, and good luck with your transfer process!
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