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 To qualify as a transfer student, you need to determine if you are a lower or upper division transfer.

Lower Division Transfer Requirements:

Have less than 60 transferable semester units or 90 quarter units.

Have achieved an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in all transferable college coursework attemped

Upper Division Transfer Requirements:

Have more than 60 transferable semester units or 90 quarter units. Within those 60 units, have completed at least 30 units in courses approved to meet the CSU General Education(GE) requirements

Have achieved an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in all transferable college coursework attempted.

 After the student receives an offer of admission, follow the 11 steps :

1.Activate my Calstatela ID & 2-step verification

2.Submit official transcripts for admission confirmation

3.Submit the Enrollment Confirmation Deposit

4.Satisfy the terms of your admission offer

5.Review the cost of attendance and financial aid options.

6.Apply for housing

7.Review GET to do list and stay connected

8.Submit final transcripts and official test scores

9.Attend First Flight Orientation and Advisement Session

10.Request use of preferred first name

11.CSU immunizations requirement

 Transfer students will go through the process of articulation where faculty reviews similar courses from other institutions to determine if the course content is comparable to formally accept one for the other. The ASSIST program help students and advisors work together to find the right path to transfer from Cummunity College or California State University(CSU) and the University of California(UC).

 Cal State LA’s Spring 2025 orientation helps new transfer and returning students transition smoothly to university life. In-person sessions are on January 6, 7, 14, 15, and 16; a remote option is available on January 8. Classroom Schedule Tours will take place on January 17.

Before orientation, be sure to:

1. Download the GETMobile app for schedules and important info.
2. Reserve your orientation spot promptly.
3. Complete the Pre-Orientation module in your Student Portal.
4. Review the Orientation Task List (e.g., verify financial aid).
5. Follow your academic advisement center’s instructions for class enrollment.
6. Connect with peers and leaders through the GETMobile app.

These steps prepare you for a successful start at Cal State LA, ensuring you’re informed, supported, and ready to thrive academically.

 Cal State LA's College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology offers programs to support incoming freshmen and transfer students:

STEP: A mandatory program for incoming Pre-Engineering and Pre-Computer Science freshmen, focusing on math skills and building a support network to ease the transition to college.

FYRE at ECST: A cohort-based program that follows STEP, offering hands-on courses and block scheduling to promote retention. Staff advisors and peer mentors help guide students through their first year.

STAR: Designed for transfer students, STAR partners with community colleges to create clear pathways into ECST majors, providing peer mentoring before and after transfer to support academic success.

These programs help freshmen and transfer students build a solid foundation for their academic and professional futures.

 Transfer students make up two-thirds of Cal State LA’s English majors and graduate at high rates. Before transferring, complete as much lower-division GE as possible, including the CSU GE Areas A2 and A3 requirements. Take at least two literature courses beyond what’s required for writing courses, noting that only two will count toward the major.

Cal State LA offers two undergraduate English options: the General Option and the Single Subject Credential Option. Both require ENGL 2900 and six upper-division courses in language, theory, and literature, which must be taken at Cal State LA (no substitutions with lower-division courses). Plan to enroll in ENGL 2900 during your first term.