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Transfer. To California State University. California Public Higher Education Systems. Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…. California State University (CSU). 23 Campuses 450,000 students 47,000 faculty/staff 200 degree/certificate programs.

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  1. Transfer To California State University

  2. California Public Higher Education Systems Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  3. California State University (CSU) • 23 Campuses • 450,000 students • 47,000 faculty/staff • 200 degree/certificate programs Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  4. CSU…Did you know? • 60% of CSU graduates are California Community College transfer students. • CCC transfers have highest priority for admission than any other group • Lower division prep at a CCC is comparable to lower division prep at a CSU • Students who attend a community college will save a significant amount of money on tuition and housing • 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 Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  5. CSU…did you also know? • 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 Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  6. Requirements for Transfer: • Admission Requirements • GE Requirements • Major Preparation • Other campus requirements that can be completed at a community college Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  7. BA / BSComponents Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  8. CSU 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 Mathematics • 30 semester GE units Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  9. CSU general education requirements and options • California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-B) • Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  10. CSU Major Preparation options Pathway 2:Associate Degree for Transfer Pathway 1: Major Prep (as posted on ASSIST) CCC Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  11. CSU Major Preparation optionsPathway 1 – Major Prep articulation via ASSIST ASSIST • Helps 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…

  12. CSU 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 transfer • Students must have, and maintain, a minimum 2.00 GPA • Students must complete the 4 core GE classes by Spring prior to transfer • To apply for a TAA, visit the Transfer Center Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  13. CSU Major Preparation optionsPathway 2 - Associate Degrees for Transfer • 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) Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  14. Benefits of the AA-T and AS-T A California Community College student who earnsan 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 Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  15. AA-T/AS-T: Who is it for? This kind of Associate Degree is most beneficial for students who are: • Preparing for impacted CSU majors or campuses • Seeking an associate degree while preparing to transfer • Preparing broadly for more than one CSU • Attending acollegethat does not have major preparation for their intended CSU campus Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  16. Components of AA-T / AS-T 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 Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  17. AA-T AS-T Degrees at _______ College • Communication Studies • English • History • Kinesiology • Mathematics • Psychology • Sociology Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  18. What if there is no AA-T / AS-T for my major? • Follow Pathway 1: Prepare for transfer utilizing major preparation articulation via ASSIST.ORGOR • Find 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 counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  19. 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! Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  20. Important transfer terms GE Certification Articulated Courses Transferable Courses Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  21. GE Certification • The 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 counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  22. 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 _____ Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  23. “Transferable” 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 Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  24. CSU Application for AdmissionPriority Filing Period • 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! November 30 Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  25. 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 Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  26. Planning is Crucial! • 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 Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

  27. Where To Get moreTransfer Information • CSUMentor (csumentor.edu) • College Source (collegesource.org) for catalogs • Brain Track: http://www.braintrack.com/ for catalogs • ASSIST (assist.org) • General Counseling Department • Transfer Center • Transfer Degrees (www.SB1440.org) Meet with a counselor…Plan early….Meet with a counselor…Plan early…

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