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• 23 Campuses

• 450,000 students

• 47,000 faculty/staff

• 200 degree/certificate programs


o 60% of CSU graduates are California Community College transfer students.

o CCC transfers have highest priority for admission than any other group

o Lower division prep at a CCC is comparable to lower division prep at a CSU

o Students who attend a community college will save a significant amount of money on tuition and housing

o Community college transfer students who attain the Bachelor’s degree are employed at the same rate as students who enrolled in a 4-year college as a freshman


o CSU SYSTEM One of the largest, most diverse systems of higher education in

the world Offers Bachelor, Masters, Teaching Credentials and Pre-

professional preparation Emphasizes discipline/major knowledge and the practical

application of that knowledge Cost approx $6,500 (not including housing, books, supplies,

misc) Mix of commuters and residential Accepts full-time and part-time students Offers evening courses Most campuses operate on a semester system


1. Admission Requirements

2. GE Requirements

3. Major Preparation

4. Other campus requirements that can be completed at a community college


BA / BSBA / BS ComponentsComponents


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 Mathematics

30 semester GE units


California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-B)

Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)



CCC

ASSISTHelps you find community college courses

that are transferable to a UC or CSU

Lists all transfer majors offered at UC and CSU

Lists courses that are articulated to specific majors

Lists courses that satisfy GE requirements

ASSIST.ORG Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

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 transfer

Students must have, and maintain, a minimum 2.00 GPA

Students must complete the 4 core GE classes by Spring prior to transfer

o To apply for a TAA, visit the Transfer CenterMeet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

A transfer pathway used for admission to one of the 23 California State Universities

An option that allows students to complete an Associate’s 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)


A California Community College student who earns an AA-T or AS-T will benefit from the following:

Know exactly what courses to take

Earn an Associate Degree

Guaranteed admission to a CSU

Early admission decision

Take only 60 units after transfer to get earn BA or BS

Meet all lower division major prep at most of the CSU campuses that offer a similar major

Benefits of the AA-T and AS-TBenefits of the AA-T and AS-T


This 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 campus

AA-T/AS-T: Who is it for?AA-T/AS-T: Who is it for?


To 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-T


Communication Studies

English

History

Kinesiology

Mathematics

Psychology

Sociology


What if there is no AA-T / AS-T for my major?

Follow Pathway 1: Prepare for transfer utilizing major preparation articulation via ASSIST.ORG

OR

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

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


What if I don’t know my major?

Career Assessment at your Career Center

Shadowing

Talk to your professors and counselors

BUT, decide your major by the end of the second semester/quarter at the latest!


Important transfer termsImportant transfer terms

GE Certification

Articulated Courses

Transferable Courses


GE CertificationGE 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.


When / 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

The form is available at _____


““Transferable” vs. “Articulated” CoursesTransferable” vs. “Articulated” Courses Transferable Courses

Courses offered at a CCC that are baccalaureate level and are accepted for credit at a 4-year university

Check your college catalog Go to www.assist.org

Articulated Courses Courses that are transferable and satisfy specific

major or GE requirements at a 4-year university Example:

COUNS 007 – University Transfer Planning Not transferable but can be used for transfer

elective credit


Oct. 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!

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Did 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


See a counselor immediately to determine if this is the best path for you

Consider taking a Career Planning course to explore major options See your counselor to develop an Educational Plan Utilize resources on campus Visit professors during office hours Pass all your classes (get best grade possible!) Check in with counselor and/or Transfer Center at least once each

semester Attend your college Transfer Day/College Day event Attend Transfer related workshops Visit the Transfer Center after completion of 30 units Stay on top of your own transfer path

Planning is Crucial!


o CSUMentor (csumentor.edu)

o College Source (collegesource.org) for catalogs

o Brain Track: http://www.braintrack.com/ for catalogs

o ASSIST (assist.org)

o General Counseling Department

o Transfer Center

o Transfer Degrees (www.SB1440.org)


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