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Palomar Transfer Students
Overview
As a Palomar student, you can easily transfer to CSUSM. We’ve developed this webpage to make this transition to CSUSM as easy and uncomplicated as possible. Click on a program below to find details on programs, admission, costs and Palomar course equivalencies.
If you have any questions or aren’t sure where to start, please contact us at el.inquiry@csusm.edu or (760) 750-4020.
Financial Aid Eligible
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Cal Grant, Pell Grant, subsidized as well as unsubsidized loans and other sources may be available to help you finance your education.
Guaranteed Classes
Students participating in our programs are guaranteed classes. You are registered each semester, helping you stay on track and graduate on time.
Convenient Location
Many of these programs are offered at the CSUSM at Temecula campus or online, providing convenient access for students in Southwest Riverside County.
Cohort Programs
Benefit from immediate peer support, individualized attention, guaranteed placement in courses, guaranteed time to completion, small classes and more.
Programs
- ADN/RN TO BSN
Program Overview
CSUSM’s ADN/RN to BSN program is an accelerated, online program designed for registered nurses. This fully online program gives nurses the opportunity to earn their BSN in just 14 months. According to registerednursing.org, CSUSM’s ADN/RN to BSN program has been ranked:
- #1 online RN to BSN program in California
- #5 online RN to BSN program in the United States
Program Details
- Offered online
- Admits students four times a year (Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, Spring II)
- 14-month completion time
- View more program information
Upcoming Information Sessions
Estimated Costs
Semester Units* Subtotal** Fall Semester 1 - Block 1 6 $2,040 Fall Semester 1 - Block 2 6 $2,040 Spring Semester 1 - Block 1 5 $1,700 Spring Semester 1 - Block 2 7 $2,380 Summer Semester 1 5 $1,700 Fall Semester 2 - Block 1 6 $2,040
Total 35 $11,900 *Unit rate for this program is $340
**University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Funding and Financial Aid
- This program is eligible for financial aid
- Kaiser IONE Scholarship and other nursing specific funding opportunities may be found online
- Visit the Extended Learning funding page to learn more about your funding options
- Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
- Cal Grant can be used for this program
- Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705
Admission Requirements
- Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units (or 90 transferable quarter units)
- Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in all transferable units attempted
- Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher AND minimum
2.75 GPA in the courses below
Application and Document Deadlines:
Program Start Application & Document Deadline RN to BSN (Online) Spring II 2025 March 5, 2025 Summer 2025 April 9, 2025 Fall I 2025 July 9, 2025 Fall II 2025 Sept. 17, 2025 Spring I 2026 Dec. 3, 2025 Spring II 2026 Feb. 4, 2026 Admission Advisor:
- Email: el.inquiry@csusm.edu
- Phone: (760) 750-4020
Course Equivalencies
The following table shows the required prerequisite CSUSM courses needed for admission and the Palomar courses that meet those requirements.
RN-BSN Prerequisite Courses CSUSM Course (units) Palomar Equivalent Course* BIOL 160 - Microbiology BIO 212 - Fundamentals of Microbiology BIOL 175 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 210 - Anatomy BIOL 176 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIOL 211 - Physiology CHEM 105 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life CHEM 104 - General Organic and Biochemistry
or
CHEM 105 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
or
CHEM 110 - General Chemistry
or
CHEM 220 - Organic ChemistryCHEM 105L - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life Lab
CHEM 104 - General Organic and Biochemistry Lab
or
CHEM 105 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Lab
or
CHEM 110 - General Chemistry Lab
or
CHEM 220 - Organic Chemistry LabArea B4 (MATH 200 - Statistics) See ASSIST website Area A1 (GEO 102 - Oral Communication) See ASSIST website Area A2 (GEW 101 - Written Communication) See ASSIST website Area A3 (LTWR 115, MATH 110, PHIL 110, or PSYC 110 - Critical Thinking) See ASSIST website *These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the ASSIST Palomar Articulation Agreement to ensure the course still meets CSUSM’s course requirement.
Professional Licensure and Certification
California State University programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student to meet California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the California State University and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time. The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students enrolled in a California State University program who are planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) prepares you to begin your successful business career at some of the finest companies in the region and abroad. Students in this program will complete their course of study with the Senior Experience Program, a culminating learning experience unique to our university.
Program Details
- Offered in-person at the CSUSM at Temecula campus
- Admits students every fall, spring and summer semester
- Two-year completion time
- View more program information
Upcoming Information Sessions:
Estimated Costs
Cost Breakdown Semester Units* Subtotal** Fall Semester 1 14 $6,986 Spring Semester 1 12 $5,988 Summer Semester 1 9 $4,491 Fall Semester 2 12 $5,988 Spring Semester 2 13 $6,487 Total 60 $29,940 *Unit rate for this program is $499
**University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Funding and Financial Aid
- This program is eligible for financial aid
- Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
- Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
- Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705
Admission Requirements
- Completion of 24 semester units of pre-business core courses prior to admission
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in pre-business core (see below)
- Individual pre-business core courses must be completed with a C or better
- Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units at a community college or university
- Completion of an Extended Learning BSBA program application
Application and Document Deadlines:
Program Start Application & Document Deadline Business Administration, BS (Temecula)
Fall 2025 July 16, 2025 Spring 2026 Sept. 3, 2025 Admission Advisor:
Rosalinda McGregor
- Email: rmcrego@csusm.edu
- Phone: (760) 750-4020
Pre-business Core
You are required to complete the pre-business core courses prior to admission. The minimum grade in every pre-business core course must be a C or better (courses may not be taken credit/no credit) and must be completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. The UC Berkeley GPA Calculator may be helpful in computing your pre-business core GPA.
Official copies of transcripts submitted as part of your program application package will be used to verify satisfactory completion of the pre-business core admissions requirement. We reserve the right to accept or deny any non-CSUSM, non-articulated coursework (course syllabi may be required for review—please refer to the ASSIST website to verify articulated coursework).
Course Equivalencies
The following table shows the required prerequisite CSUSM courses needed for admission and the Palomar courses that meet those requirements.
BSBA Prerequisite Courses CSUSM Course (units) Palomar Equivalent Course* ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting (3) ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting ACCT 202 - Managerial Accounting (prerequisite: ACCT 201) (3) ACCT 202 - Managerial Accounting BUS 202 - Business Law (3) BUS 117 - Legal Environment of Business BUS 203 - Business Writing (prerequisite GEW 101) (3) BUS 205 - Business Communication BUS 204 - Business Statistics (3) BUS 204 - Quantitative Business Analysis
or
MATH 120 - Elementary Statistics
or
PSYC 205 - Statistics for Behavioral SciencesECON 201 - Microeconomics (3) ECON 102 - Principles of Economics (Micro) ECON 202 - Macroeconomics (3) ECON 101 - Principles of Economics (Macro) MATH 132 - Survey of Calculus (prerequisite: MATH 115) (3) MATH 130 - Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences *These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the ASSIST Palomar Articulation Agreement to ensure the course still meets CSUSM’s course requirement.
International Students
The full-time BSBA program accepts international students.
The part-time BSBA program is not able to sponsor F-1 students as the requirement of an F-1 visa is full-time student status. However, the program is open to other non-immigrant visa holders who do not need an I-20 document for their status (including H-1 and E-1).
Visit the international student admission page for more information.
- CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE STUDIES
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies will teach you how to evaluate critical issues of crime and justice to pursue solutions for positive social change while preparing for careers in criminal justice and social service agencies. You will also be prepared for graduate study in criminology, law, criminal justice, justice studies and more.
Program Details
- Offered in-person at the CSUSM at Temecula campus
- Admits students every fall and spring semester
- Two-year completion time
- View more program information
Upcoming Information Sessions
Estimated Costs
Cost Breakdown Semester Units* Subtotal** Fall Semester 1 15 $7,125 Spring Semester 1 14 $6,650 Fall Semester 2 14 $6,650 Spring Semester 2 12 $5,700 Total 55 $26,125 *Unit rate for this program is $475
**University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Funding and Financial Aid
- This program is eligible for financial aid
- Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
- Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
- Cal Grant can be used for this program
- Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705
Admission Requirements
- Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units (or 90 transferable quarter units)
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from all transfer coursework
- Completion of the prerequisite courses listed below
Application and Document Deadline:
Program Start Application & Document Deadline Criminology and Justice Studies, BA (Temecula) Fall 2025 July 16, 2025 Spring 2026 Oct. 1, 2025 Admission Advisor:
- Email: el.inquiry@csusm.edu
- Phone: (760) 750-4020
Course Equivalencies
The following table shows the required prerequisite CSUSM courses needed for admission and the Palomar courses that meet those requirements.
Criminology Prerequisite Courses CSUSM Course (units) Palomar Equivalent Course* SOC 105 - Introduction to Justice Studies SOC 170 - Introduction to Justice Studies SOC 201 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences SOC 205 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
or
MATH 120 - Elementary StatisticsArea A1 (GEO 102 - Oral Communication) See ASSIST website Area A2 (GEW 101 - Written Communication) See ASSIST website Area A3 (LTWR 115, MATH 110, PHIL 110, or PSYC 110 - Critical Thinking) See ASSIST website Area B4 (Mathematics) See ASSIST website *These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the ASSIST Palomar Articulation Agreement to ensure the course still meets CSUSM’s course requirement.
- CYBERSECURITY
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is a fully online degree-completion program, designed to give you hands-on experience to develop practical skills in solving complex security challenges to meet today's workforce demands. This technical-focused online program is also designed with adaptability in mind to prepare you for inevitable changes as the field of cybersecurity advances. At the end of this cybersecurity degree, you will understand the multidimensional nature of security organizational data, systems, devices, networks and services from a holistic view. Additionally, CSUSM has professors with expertise in hardware and system security, mobile and IoT security, network security, usable security, information security and cryptography to provide both breadth and depth of knowledge and skills required for this industry.
CSUSM has been designated as a National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education since 2019 and relies on national frameworks including U.S. National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and requirements of the NSA and DHS National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense and Cyber Operations.
Program Details
- Offered online
- Admits students every fall semester
- Two-year completion time
- View more program information
Upcoming Information Sessions
Estimated Costs
Semester Units* Subtotal** Fall Semester 1
18
$9,540
Spring Semester 1 18 $9,540
Summer Semester 1 12 $6,360
Fall Semester 2 15 $7,950
Spring Semester 2 15 $7,950
Total 78 $41,340 *Unit rate for this program is $530
**University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Funding and Financial Aid
- This program is eligible for financial aid
- Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
- Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
- Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705
Admission Requirements
- Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from all transfer coursework
- Completion of the prerequisite courses listed below
Application and Document Deadline:
Program Start Application & Document Deadline Cybersecurity, BS (Online) Fall 2025 April 2, 2025 Admission Advisors:
Jane Reynolds (last names A-K): jyreynolds@csusm.edu
Krysti Langeloh (last names L-Z): klangeloh@csusm.edu
Phone: (760) 750-4020Course Equivalencies
The following table shows the required prerequisite CSUSM courses needed for admission and the Palomar courses that meet those requirements.
Cybersecurity Prerequisite Courses CSUSM Course Palomar Equivalent Course* CYBR 110 - Networking Fundamentals CSNT 111 - Comp Network Fundamentals CYBR 112 - Computer Information Systems CSNT 110 - Computer OS Fundamentals
and
CSNT 125 - Comp Info SystemsCYBR 210 - Introduction to Cybersecurity* CSNT 181 - Comp Security Prevention CYBR 232 - Introduction to Programming for Security* CSNT 175 - Python Programming CYBR 242 - Linux System Fundamentals CSCI 130 - Linux Fundamentals CYBR 262 - Computer Forensics CSNT 280 - Comp Forensic Foundations CYBR 272 - Cyber Defense Principles CSNT 250 - Cyber Defense and Analysis CYBR 282 - Ethical Hacking Principles CSNT 255 - Ethical Hacker Principles MATH 160 - Calculus with Applications I (GE, B4)* MATH 140 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry MATH 242 - Introduction to Statistics MATH 120 - Elementary Statistics MATH 270 - Basic Discrete Mathematics MATH 245 - Descrete Mathematics Physical Science and Laboratory (GE, B1 and B3) Various - See Assist.org Oral Communication (GE, A1)* Various - See Assist.org Written Communication (GE, A2)* Various - See Assist.org Critical Thinking (GE, A3)* Various - See Assist.org Life Science (GE, B2) Various - See Assist.org Cybersecurity Courses Required for the Major - CSUSM Courses Only CSUSM Course CYBR 310 - Intermediate Programming for Security CYBR 312 - Introduction to Algorithm and Data Structures CYBR 432 - Computer Security CYBR 442 - Software Security CYBR 456 - Network Security CYBR 466 - Applied Cryptography CYBR 472 - Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity CYBR 482 - Human Factors in Cybersecurity CYBR 486 - Enterprise System Security CYBR 490 - Cybersecurity Capstone Upper-Division CE/CIS/CS/CYBR/SE Elective (12 units) General Education Requirements CSUSM Course Lower-division general education courses - 39 units (some of the lower-division GE courses are satisfied in the prep for major courses, i.e. prerequisites) Upper-division general education courses - 9 units *Required for admission (i.e. students cannot be admitted to the program without successfully completing the course).
**These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the ASSIST Palomar Articulation Agreement to ensure the course still meets CSUSM’s course requirement.
- SOCIOLOGY - ACCELERATED
Program Overview
The Accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is built for you to examine and address large- and small-scale social problems.
Program Details
- Offered online
- Admits students every fall, spring and summer semester
- 16-month completion time
- View more program information
Upcoming Information Sessions
Estimated Costs
Semester Units* Subtotal** Fall Semester 1 - Block 1 8 $3,360 Fall Semester 1 - Block 2 7 $2,940 Spring Semester 1 - Block 1 7 $2,940 Spring Semester 1 - Block 2 8 $3,360 Summer Semester 1 - Block 1 6 $2,520 Summer Semester 1 - Block 2 6 $2,520 Fall Semester 2 - Block 1 8 $3,360 Fall Semester 2 - Block 2 8 $3,360 Total 58 $24,360 *Unit rate for this program is $420
**University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Funding and Financial Aid
- This program is eligible for financial aid
- Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
- Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
- Cal Grant can be used for this program (Please note: students who start programs during the summer term are ineligible to receive funding through Cal Grant)
- View veteran and military funding option
Admission Requirements
- Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units (or 90 transferable quarter units)
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from all transfer coursework
- Completion of the following prerequisite courses
Application and Document Deadlines:
Program Start Application & Document Deadline Sociology, BA, Accelerated (Online) Fall 2025 June 11, 2025 Spring 2026 Aug. 6, 2025 Admission Advisor:
- Email: el.inquiry@csusm.edu
- Phone: (760) 750-4020
Course Equivalencies
The following table shows the required prerequisite CSUSM courses needed for admission and the Palomar courses that meet those requirements.
Sociology Prerequisite Courses CSUSM Course (units) Palomar Equivalent Course* SOC 101 - Introduction of Sociology SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology SOC 201 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences SOC 205 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
or
MATH 120 - Elementary Statistics
or
SOC 180-Social Justice StatisticsArea A1 (GEO 102 - Oral Communication) See ASSIST website Area A2 (GEW 101 - Written Communication) See ASSIST website Area A3 (LTWR 115, MATH 110, PHIL 110, or PSYC 110 - Critical Thinking) See ASSIST website Area B4 (Mathematics) See ASSIST website *These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the ASSIST Palomar Articulation Agreement to ensure the course still meets CSUSM’s course requirement.
“(The cohort format) encouraged me to participate and become more involved in the program. You get a more personal connection with the people around you and we empower each other to move forward.”
– GEANINE LUCERO
BSBA Graduate; Production Operator, CeloNova BioSciences
“If you are focused on your degree and have a career goal in mind, this campus has an advantage because you are guaranteed seating in every class, the professors know you on a personal level and you become friends with your classmates because you are always together.”
– JOSEPH ARELLANO
Criminology Graduate
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To learn more about these programs, admission requirements, costs and more, email el.inquiry@csusm.edu or call (760) 750-4020.
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