Transfer Information for CSU
A Degree With A Guarantee
- California State University (CSU) Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)
Earn priority admission to the CSU with junior standing once you complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) at Cuyamaca College.
Explore which Cuyamaca ADT degrees are accepted by CSU campuses and find the pathway that aligns with your transfer goals.
Explore the 22 Campuses and Their Programs
- 22 CSU Campuses
Explore all 22 CSU campuses and majors. - CSU Local Admission and Service Area
Local area community colleges for each CSU campus. - Access and Impaction at the CSU
Find if a degree program or university you're interested in is affected by impaction. - Tuition and Fees
Review estimated CSU tuition and required campus fees.
CSU Transfer Success Pathway
- CSU Transfer Success Pathway (CSU TSP)
A dual admission program designed for freshman that guarantees admission to one of 22 campuses to pursue bachelor’s degree.
Nursing Programs
- Criteria for CSU/Other Nursing Programs
Criteria for California State University and Other universities' Nursing Programs. - Criteria for CSU San Marcos Nursing
Supplemental Impaction Criteria for Traditional B.S. Nursing Program at CSUSM.- RN to BS Nursing program – alternative option for ADN students
- Criteria for SDSU Nursing
Transfer applicants are selected by rank using the SON Admissions Points System for Traditional B.S. Nursing Program at SDSU.
General Application Information
- Apply to CSU
Select the correct term and submit your CSU application through Cal State Apply. - Application Filling period
Remember to apply for admission in October and November!- CSU campuses still accepting applications
List of CSU campuses open for transfer admission.
- CSU campuses still accepting applications
- Application Dates and Deadlines
Learn the dates and deadlines for applications and which CSU campuses are still open for transfer students. - Lower-Division Transfer
Students that has 59 or fewer transferable semester units by the time of entering a CSU, are considered a lower-division transfer applicant. - High Unit Majors
Authorized Exceptions to Admission and GE Requirements. - Completion of the "Golden Four"
CSUs require the "Golden Four" courses to be completed the semester before the start of the upcoming term. - AP Credit
CSU grants credit for all College Board Advanced Placement tests on which a student scores 3 or higher. - Tuition and Fees
Review estimated CSU tuition and required campus fees.
Cal State Online
- Cal State Online
The fully online and hybrid degree programs available from Cal-State Universities.