Educational Options

TransferTo California State University1California Public Higher Education SystemsMeet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early2CSU is one of the 3 public systems of higher education in CA. .

California State University (CSU)

23 Campuses450,000 students47,000 faculty/staff200 degree/certificate programs

Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early60% of CSU graduates are California Community College transfer students.CCC transfers have highest priority for admission than any other groupLower division prep at a CCC is comparable to lower division prep at a CSUStudents who attend a community college will save a significant amount of money on tuition and housingCommunity college transfer students who attain the Bachelors degree are employed at the same rate as students who enrolled in a 4-year college as a freshmanCSUDid you know?Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early4CSUdid you also know?CSU SYSTEMOne of the largest, most diverse systems of higher education in the worldOffers Bachelor, Masters, Teaching Credentials and Pre-professional preparationEmphasizes discipline/major knowledge and the practical application of that knowledgeCost approx $6,500 (not including housing, books, supplies, misc)Mix of commuters and residentialAccepts full-time and part-time studentsOffers evening coursesMost campuses operate on a semester system

Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan earlyRequirements for Transfer:Admission Requirements GE RequirementsMajor PreparationOther campus requirements that can be completed at a community college

Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early6BA / BS ComponentsMeet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early7CSU Admission Requirements 60 CSU transferable units 2.0 minimum GPA (2.4 GPA for non-residents)Golden Four completed with a C or better: Written Communication Oral Communication Critical Thinking Transfer-level Mathematics30 semester GE unitsMeet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early8CSU general education requirements and optionsCalifornia State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-B)Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early9

CSU Major Preparation optionsPathway 2: Associate Degree for Transfer

Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan earlyPathway 1: Major Prep (as posted on ASSIST)CCC10CSU Major Preparation optionsPathway 1 Major Prep articulation via ASSISTASSISTHelps you find community college courses that are transferable to a UC or CSULists all transfer majors offered at UC and CSULists courses that are articulated to specific majorsLists courses that satisfy GE requirementsASSIST.ORG Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early11CSU Major Preparation options Transfer Admissions Agreements (TAA)TAA secures a place for a CA community college student at the campus specified in the agreement, essentially guaranteeing admission to the CSU.Currently CSU Monterey Bay is the only campus offering a TAA program.Students must have completed 30 CSU transfer units at the time the contract is signed.Students must complete 60 CSU transfer units by the end of Spring prior to transferStudents must have, and maintain, a minimum 2.00 GPAStudents must complete the 4 core GE classes by Spring prior to transferTo apply for a TAA, visit the Transfer CenterMeet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early12A transfer pathway used for admission to one of the 23 California State Universities

An option that allows students to complete an Associates degree while satisfying lower division general education and major requirements fortransfer at the same time.

Prescribed pattern of courses for specific majors (AA-T and AS-T)

CSU Major Preparation optionsPathway 2 - Associate Degrees for TransferMeet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan earlyA California Community College student who earns an AA-T or AS-T will benefit from the following:

Know exactly what courses to takeEarn an Associate DegreeGuaranteed admission to a CSUEarly admission decisionTake only 60 units after transfer to get earn BA or BSMeet all lower division major prep at most of the CSU campuses that offer a similar majorBenefits of the AA-T and AS-TMeet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early14This kind of Associate Degree is most beneficial for students who are:

Preparing for impacted CSU majors or campusesSeeking an associate degree while preparing to transferPreparing broadly for more than one CSUAttending a college that does not have major preparation for their intended CSU campusAA-T/AS-T: Who is it for?Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early15To earn the AA-T/AS-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:

Note: Completing courses that satisfy CSU's U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer is highly recommended

Components of AA-T / AS-TMeet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early16What if there is no AA-T / AS-T for my major?Follow Pathway 1: Prepare for transfer utilizing major preparation articulation via ASSIST.ORG

ORFind a community college that offers the major (12 units required for residency)

Note: Majors being added regularly. Check in with your counselor FREQUENTLY

Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early17What if I dont know my major?Career Assessment at your Career CenterShadowingTalk to your professors and counselorsBUT, decide your major by the end of the second semester/quarter at the latest!

Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan earlyImportant transfer termsGE CertificationArticulated CoursesTransferable CoursesMeet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan earlyGE CertificationThe certification of GE is the official notice verifying that a transfer student has completed courses satisfying lower-division general education requirements.The certification is separate from a student transcript.Students must complete the Certification Request Form.GE certification can include partial certification when only a specific area is completed or full certification by completing an entire pattern.Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early20When / How do I apply for GE Certification? The request for certification of CSU GE or IGETC is best done at the time you request final transcripts be sent to the transfer school.In your last semester before transfer to the CSU or UC which admitted you

Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early21Transferable vs. Articulated CoursesTransferable CoursesCourses offered at a CCC that are baccalaureate level and are accepted for credit at a 4-year universityCheck your college catalogGo to www.assist.orgArticulated CoursesCourses that are transferable and satisfy specific major or GE requirements at a 4-year universityExample:COUNS 007 University Transfer PlanningNot transferable but can be used for transfer elective creditMeet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early

CSU Application for Admission Priority Filing PeriodOct. 1-Nov. 30 for Fall

Aug. 1-31 for Spring (dependent on budget: check www.csumentor.edu)

Impacted programs and many campuses will close at the end of filing period

The successful student today will be planned, intentional, and organized.

DO NOT MISS ANY DEADLINES, LEST YOU SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES AND BE LEFT OUT!30November Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early23Did you know? Majority of applicants who were denied had errors on the application?

76% of students who were denied one year never met with a counselor Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan earlySee a counselor immediately to determine if this is the best path for youConsider taking a Career Planning course to explore major optionsSee your counselor to develop an Educational PlanUtilize resources on campusVisit professors during office hoursPass all your classes (get best grade possible!)Check in with counselor and/or Transfer Center at least once each semesterAttend your college Transfer Day/College Day eventAttend Transfer related workshopsVisit the Transfer Center after completion of 30 unitsStay on top of your own transfer pathPlanning is Crucial!Meet with a counselorPlan early.Meet with a counselorPlan early25Where To Get moreTransfer InformationCSUMentor (csumentor.edu)College Source (collegesource.org) for catalogsBrain Track: http://www.braintrack.com/ for catalogsASSIST (assist.org)General Counseling DepartmentTransfer CenterTransfer Degrees (www.SB1440.org)

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