California State University Transfer Admission Requirements

Students who did not meet the CSU Admission eligibility index in high school may qualify for admission as a transfer student with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or better in all college transferable units attempted. They must also be in good standing at the last college or university attended, have 60 or more semester units, and meet the following:

1. 1987 or earlier high school graduates: complete the CSU general education requirements in communication in the English language (at least 9 semester units) and mathematics (usually 3 semester units), with a grade of C or better in each course;
2. 1988 and later high school graduates: complete a minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) units, with a grade of C or better in each course, to be chosen from courses in English, arts and humanities, social science, science, and mathematics of at least equivalent level to courses that meet general education or transfer curriculum requirements. You must complete all CSU general education requirements in communication in the English language (at least 9 semester units) and mathematics (usually 3-4 semester units) as part of the 30 unit requirement.