I'm planning to transfer my community college credits to San Jose State University. What are the specific transfer requirements for this? Do they accept all credits, or are there limits?
San Jose State University (SJSU) accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. institutions such as community colleges and certain non-U.S. institutions.
In order to be an eligible transfer student at SJSU, you will need to have completed at least 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units) with a GPA of at least 2.0 in all transferable units attempted.
In terms of coursework, you must have successfully completed a course in written communication, oral communication, critical thinking, and mathematics/quantitative reasoning, each with a grade of C- or better. This group of classes is known as the "Golden Four".
Moreover, SJSU gives priority to California community college students above those from from out-of-state community colleges or from four-year institutions.
While most of your credits will likely transfer in some way, whether or not they apply to your specific degree program at SJSU is a different story. You should review the transfer requirements for your intended major and consult with a transfer advisor or counselor to ensure that your credits will help you progress in your intended major.
An important note is that although SJSU may accept the credits, some programs like engineering may require that specific prerequisite coursework be completed at SJSU directly, or that certain courses from the community college be taken within a certain number of years prior to applying to the program.
Finally, SJSU uses assist.org, a database that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. You can use it to see how your community college courses will transfer to SJSU, in terms of both unit value and applicability towards SJSU General Education requirements.
Just keep in mind that the transfer process can be complex, and it's a good idea to start planning it early with help and advice from your current community college's guidance or transfer advising office.
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