We consider transfer applications based on the following criteria:
The Golden Four represent the four basic skills general education requirements (one course in each area: oral communication, written communication, critical thinking, and mathematics/quantitative reasoning). You need to have completed these four courses with a grade of "C" or higher.
At the time of application for admission, transfer students must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended no later than the given deadline. If applicable, fall grades must be posted from current institution. If you have taken an Advanced Placement (AP) exam or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam and need this credit to meet admissions requirements, submit the official score report(s) by the given deadline. Scores from SAT or ACT examinations are not required for upper-division transfer applicants.
Spring Term Admission: October 15
Fall Term Admission: February 15
Electronic delivery is the preferred delivery method. Verify with your school if an
electronic transcript is available. Electronic transcripts can be provided through
external or third party vendors (Credential Solutions, eTranscriptCA, National Student
Clearinghouse, Parchment, etc.). When ordering your transcript, please choose California State University San Marcos as the intended recipient from the school name dropdown. If California State University
San Marcos is not listed, please use transcripts@csusm.edu as the recipient email address.
If you select to mail your transcript, please ensure the transcript is in an envelope
sealed by your school and addressed to:
Office of Admissions
California State University San Marcos
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
While not required to meet minimum admission requirements, transfer students can complete additional courses which prepare for the major of choice.
Please note these pages DO NOT take the place of an Admissions Counselor or an Academic Advisor
