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Transfer to CSUSM This Fall!
Welcome to CSUSM, where your path to success begins. Our caring faculty and diverse programs provide a first-class, affordable education. With over 40 majors, transfer students can easily find the right fit for their academic and career goals, while enjoying a wealth of cultural and entertainment activities.
Apply by April 30 (final application deadline)
To apply, complete and submit the online application through Cal State Apply, the California State University's comprehensive website, before the final application
deadline April 30. If you have any questions, contact the admissions office at apply@csusm.edu
or (760) 750-4848.
Reasons to Transfer to CSUSM
- A large community of transfer students. In fact, over 40% of our student population has transferred from another institution.
- Opportunity to be a part of a specialized Transfer Success Track Certificate Program, which offers a great way to meet CSUSM faculty, staff and students your first semester.
- Opportunity to take a specialized class to ease the transition to CSUSM.
- A special transfer reception occurs on the first day of classes to connect with fellow transfer students.
- CSUSM has high rankings in the Washington Monthly rankings for social mobility, student experience and value.
- Events for transfer students throughout the year.
Transfer Admission Requirements
Lower-Division
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C-) or better in all transferable units attempted;
- Have completed, with a grade of C- or better, a course in CSU GE Areas 1A English Composition (or A2 Written Communications) and a 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (or B4 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning), respectively.
- Be in good standing at the last institution attended; and
- The applicant meets the freshman admission requirements in effect for the term for which the application is submitted.
Upper-Division
- Earned a cumulative transfer GPA of 2.0 or higher
- In good standing at the last institution of attendance
- Have completed, with a grade of C- or better, a course in CSU GE Areas 1A English Composition (or A2 Written Communications) and a 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (or B4 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning), respectively.