Understanding college credits transfer to a CSU

I'm in a community college right now, looking to transfer to a California State University. How can I check which of my credits will transfer, and do CSUs have specific transfer agreements?

The California State University (CSU) system has a comprehensive and streamlined process for transferring credits from community colleges. In general, if a course you've taken at a California community college is transferable to a CSU, it's very likely that the credit will transfer smoothly.

To check which of your credits will transfer, you can use the ASSIST resource, which is an online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. You simply input your community college and potential CSU campus and it will show you how specific credits will transfer.

As for transfer agreements, yes, the CSU system does have specific transfer agreements with California community colleges. The most common and comprehensive of these is the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) agreement, which offers a guaranteed transfer path for students from a California community college to a CSU campus. Each ADT is linked to a specific major at each CSU campus and guarantees junior stature upon transfer.

Keep in mind that each CSU campus and major has specific admission and prerequisite requirements, so it's important to work closely with your community college counselor and utilize these online resources to ensure a smooth transfer process.