The California State University system is a leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education. The CSU system is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country, with 23 campuses, 474,000 students, and 49,000 faculty and staff members.
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CSU General Education requirements
The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special, new degree offered at California Community Colleges. The guarantee itself means that students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree and meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed admission to a CSU, but not necessarily to a particular campus or major. With the special degree, you may be given a GPA bump when applying to an impacted campus outside your local area or an impacted major that is deemed similar. In addition, once at the CSU, if you are admitted and enrolled in a designated similar degree program you have the opportunity to complete your bachelor’s degree with as little as 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of coursework.
View Associate of Arts For Transfer (AA-T) Degrees
View Associate of Science For Transfer (AS-T) Degrees
California State University (CSU) Application Filing Period
| Term | Application Filing Period |
|---|---|
| Winter | June 1st - June 30th |
| Spring | August 1st - August 31st |
| Fall | October 1st - November 30th |
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Transfer and Articulation Agreements
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Additional Resources
- ASSIST - The official repository of articulation for California’s colleges and universities and provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available about student transfer in California.
- California Virtual Campus - Provides links to more than 3,800 distance courses offered by accredited institutions in California. In addition, access other resources that are available for students, including information on financial aid.
- California Colleges - The official source for college and career planning in California. This site provides information to help students plan their academic future, such as information about career choices, admissions requirements, financial aid and choosing the right college or university for a student’s academic goals.
- Affordable Online Colleges - Provides extensive information to help students better understand their online learning options, including a guide for students interested in transitioning to an online degree program.