SDSU Transfer Information

• SDSU offers Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG), Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT), and General Transfer Pathway for Transfer Admission.
  • Here are the Transfer Pathways

• Majors not offered by CSU San Marcos
  • Students who have completed 100% of their transferable courses from Palomar or MiraCosta community colleges and apply for SDSU programs that are not offered at CSU San Marcos will be considered local admission area transfer applicants as long as they have completed the same requirements.

• Cross Enrollment Form
  • Print and complete the PDF form found in step 3. Work with Cuyamaca's A&R @ cuyamaca.admissions@gcccd.edu to get verified. 

• Admitted Students Next Steps
  This page provides helpful next steps for students who have been admitted to a university, including important tasks, deadlines, and information to prepare for transfer.
• Steps to Enroll for Admitted Student
  To accept the offer of admission and reserve a place for the fall semester, student must complete all steps to enroll.

• Next Steps
  This page explains the admission appeals process and the next steps students can take if they want their admission decision to be reconsidered.
• Admission Appeals Process
  The appeals process is for applicants who have a serious and compelling reason that they feel the committee should consider.
  • Sample of letter of appeal for students denied admission to SDSU

• SDSU Transfer Success Pathway Program
  This program helps eligible California Community College students plan a clear pathway to transfer to SDSU and will provide guaranteed admission if program requirements are met.
• Workshops for TSP
  Students attending Cuyamaca College could be eligible for a dual admission program, called CSU TSP, that guarantees them the chance to pursue their bachelor’s degree at one of our 22 universities.

• San Diego State University Admissions Visits
  Students interested in transferring to San Diego State University can meet with an SDSU admissions representative to ask questions about admission requirements, transfer planning, and the application process.

• SDSU Global Campus 
  SDSU Global Campus offers flexible online bachelor’s degree completion programs designed to fit busy schedules. With two start dates each year, students can take courses from anywhere, connect with professors and classmates online, and pay only for the courses they take. Students can also connect with a Global Campus Admissions Advisor to learn more about their options.
• SDSU Open University
  Open University allows students to take SDSU undergraduate and graduate classes on-campus and online, on a space-available basis, without the formal university admissions process.
  • SDSU Winter Session
    This month-long intensive intersession opportunity is a great opportunity
    for Cuyamaca students to earn up to 3 units of credit.
  • Global Campus Transfer Events
    Join an upcoming transfer info session to learn more about what you can
    do with SDSU Global Campus.

Visit SDSU Global Campus and start your next step today! Click here to connect with a Global Campus Admissions Advisor.

• Criteria for SDSU Nursing
  SDSU Nursing has specific admission criteria that transfer students must meet before applying to the program. Review these requirements carefully to make sure you are prepared for the application process.
• SON Admissions Points System
  Transfer applicants are selected by rank using the SON Admissions Points System for Traditional B.S. Nursing Program at SDSU.

• Minimum Transfer Requirements
  Due to limited spaces in all majors and programs, upper-division transfer applicants exceeding the minimum requirements will receive admission priority for available spaces.
  • SDSU AP Chart
    Use this chart to see course equivalency for AP.
  • IGETC Standards, Policies, and Procedures
    Use IGETC Standards 2.4 Summary of Changes to see the course equivalency of AP for GE.

• Transfer Admission Criteria 
  SDSU accepts transfer applications only from upper-division transfer or readmission applicants who will have completed 60 or more transferable semester (or 90 or more quarter) units.
• Major Preparation Courses
  SDSU requires that students complete all lower division major preparation courses prior to transferring. Consult a Cuyamaca Counselor for further information. 

• CSU Application Review - AUGUST, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 
  Cuyamaca College Transfer Counselor will review California State University application for fall or spring admission.
• CSU Academic History Update - JANUARY
  Cuyamaca College Transfer Counselor will review CSU Academic History Update (AHU) for fall admission. 
  • ADT Verification - February, March
    Cuyamaca College Evaluations office works closely with Transfer Center to complete the ADT verification for CSU admission. 

• SDSU Admissions Data
  Admission data includes information on the number of applications received by SDSU, the number of applications submitted to each major, and more.
• SDSU Upper-Division Transfer Profile
  San Diego and Imperial County Community Colleges Association (SDICCCA) Students

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