Understanding Taft College CSU Transfer Requirements

I'm considering transferring from Taft College to a CSU. Does anyone know the specific requirements I should be aware of? I want to make sure I have all the prerequisites covered before I apply.

Transferring from a California Community College like Taft College to a California State University (CSU) can be a great path towards earning a four-year degree. Below are some key points you should be familiar with to prepare for the transfer.

1. CSU has a minimum grade point average (GPA) requirement for transfer students. You typically need at least a 2.0 GPA. However, certain popular and competitive programs may require a higher GPA.

2. CSU requires students to have completed at least 60 transferable semester units (or 90 quarter units) for upper-division transfer status. Lower-division transfers might be accepted, but policies vary by campus.

3. Ensure that your coursework includes the "Golden Four" requirements at a minimum, which are Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Reasoning. These courses should have been completed with a grade of "C" or better.

4. Find and follow the specific course requirements for your intended major, which you can check on the campus or department's website. Some majors require prerequisite courses that need to be completed before transfer.

5. Additionally, every CSU campus accepts the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), which allows California Community College students to fulfill lower-division general education requirements for any CSU campus prior to transfer.

6. For certain majors and programs, there may exist an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) which guarantees admission to the CSU system in a similar major, though not necessarily the specific campus or program of your choice. Depending on your intended major, it might be beneficial to pursue an ADT.

The California State University system offers numerous resources for prospective transfer students, so do check out their official website for more detailed information. I would also encourage you to meet with a transfer advisor at Taft College who can guide you through the process and ensure you're on track to meet all requirements. Finally, each individual CSU you're interested in may have additional specific requirements or recommendations, so be sure to research each school carefully. Good luck with your transfer process!