A Note on Transfer Preparation

If you are unsure of your major, concentrate first on completing lower-division general education requirements. These courses are transferable and meet admission requirements. Taking general education courses is a good way to learn about the various disciplines and may help you choose a major.

Some majors require or recommend introductory or prerequisite courses. Most of these courses are offered at California Community Colleges. These pre-major requirements are described in CSU campus catalogs, via campus websites, and also at the ASSIST website.

Most CSU campuses have "articulation agreements" with community colleges specifying how coursework taken at California Community Colleges can satisfy lower-division requirements for the major. Check the articulation agreement to be sure your courses will be accepted toward the degree at the CSU campus you plan to attend. You can obtain articulation agreements for specific majors from your counselor or transfer center director or via the ASSIST website.

A few CSU majors, such as engineering, some science and other technical majors have so many lower-division requirements that you may not be able to complete the lower-division general education requirements before you transfer. You should speak with your counselor to determine which courses can be completed after you transfer.