Transfer Student ProgramTransfer Student Programs serves as a resource hub for transfer students to access the support necessary to achieve their desired educational goals.
Other Resources for Transfer Students
California Community Colleges GE Certification
Most commonly, college-level credits earned from an institutionally accredited college or university are accepted for transfer to member universities of the CSU; However, authority for decisions regarding the transfer of undergraduate credits is delegated to each university.
California Community Colleges can certify up to 34 semester (45 quarter) units of General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) for transfer students to fulfill lower- division general education requirements for any CSU prior to transfer.
“Certification” is the official notification from a California Community College that a transfer student has completed courses fulfilling lower-division general education requirements. The Cal-GETC certification course lists for particular community colleges can be accessed on the official transfer and articulation system for California’s public colleges and universities website, assist.org.
CSUs may enter into course-to-course or program-to-program articulation agreements with other CSUs, any or all of the California community colleges and other institutionally accredited colleges or universities. Established CSU and CCC articulations may be found on assist.org. Students may be permitted to transfer no more than 70 semester (105 quarter) units to a CSU from an institution which does not offer bachelor’s degrees or their equivalents, for example, community colleges. Given the university’s 30-semester (45-quarter) unit residency requirement, no more than a total of 90 semester (135 quarter) units may be transferred into the university from all sources.
Transfer Requirements
Applicants who have completed fewer than 60 transferable semester college units (fewer than 90 quarter units) are considered lower-division transfer students. Applicants who have completed 60 or more transferable semester college units (90 or more quarter units) are considered upper-division transfer students. Applicants who complete college units during high school or through the summer immediately following high school graduation are considered first-time freshmen and must meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements for first-time freshman admission. Transferable courses are those designated for baccalaureate credit by the college or university offering the courses and accepted as such by the university to which the applicant seeks admission.
Lower-Division Transfer Requirements
Some CSUs admit lower-division transfer applicants. Students are advised to check the respective university they are interested in to see if lower-division transfer applications are accepted.
An applicant who completes fewer than 60 semester (90 quarter) units of college credit is considered a lower-division transfer student. Due to enrollment pressures, a limited number of CSUs do not admit lower-division transfers so that more upper-division transfers can be accommodated.
Having fewer than 60 semester (90 quarter) units at the point of transfer may affect eligibility for registration priority at a CSU and may affect the student’s financial aid status.
California resident transfer applicants with fewer than 60 semester or 90 quarter units must:
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better in all transferable units attempted;
- Have completed, with a grade of C- or better, a course in English Composition and a course in mathematical and quantitative reasoning at a level satisfying CSU General Education Subject Area 1A and Subject Area 2, respectively;
- Be in good standing at the last institution attended; and
- Meet any one of the following eligibility standards.
Transfer Based on Current Admission Criteria
The applicant meets the freshman admission requirements in effect for the term for which the application is filed; - OR -
Transfer Based on High School Eligibility
The applicant was eligible as a freshman at the time of high school graduation and has been in continuous attendance in an accredited college since high school graduation; - OR -
Transfer Based on Making Up Missing Subjects
The applicant had a qualifiable eligibility index at the time of high school graduation (combination of GPA and test scores if needed), has made up any missing college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C- or better, and has been in continuous attendance in an accredited college since high school graduation.
One baccalaureate-level course of at least 3 semester (4 quarter) units is usually considered equivalent to one year of high school study.
(Note: Some CSUs may require lower-division transfer students to complete specific college coursework, for example the four basic skill courses, as part of their admission criteria.)
Upper-Division Transfer Requirements
Generally, applicants will qualify for consideration for upper-division transfer admission if they meet all of the following requirements:
- Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all transferable units attempted;
- In good standing at the last college or university attended; and
- Completed at least sixty (60) transferable semester (90 quarter) units of college-level coursework with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and a grade of C- or better in each course used to meet the CSU General Education Requirements in written communication, oral communication, critical thinking, and mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning, e.g. mathematics.
The 60 units must include at least 30 units of courses that meet CSU General Education Requirements, including all of the general education requirements in Communication in the English language (both oral and written) and critical thinking and the requirement in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning (3 semester units) OR the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements in English Communication and Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning.
If the student’s catalog rights for graduation are governed by this catalog, they must complete the following:
- Area upper division 5, an upper-division Science Inquiry or Quantitative Reasoning course of at least 3 units selected from the Area 5 GE - GE Area UD-5 Courses (GEP) ;
- Area upper division 3, an upper-division Arts or Humanities course of at least 3 units selected from the Area 3 GE - GE Area UD-3 Courses (GEP) ;
- Area upper division 4, an upper-division Social Science course of at least 3 units selected from the Area 4 GE - GE Area UD-4 Courses (GEP) ;
- The Overlay requirements may be satisfied simultaneously with lower- or upper-division Area GE requirements, courses in the student’s major, or as an elective course selected from Cal State East Bay’s Overlay lists. This requirement can also be satisfied by lower-division GE transfer courses that meet the Cal State East Bay criteria; and
- The Second Composition requirement for transfer students is satisfied with an approved second composition course, or an equivalent transfer course. Students who have an ADT are considered to have satisfied the Cal State East Bay Second Composition requirement.
Under certain circumstances, a student may be covered by different catalogs for their GE and major requirements. Please see an advisor for more information.
Students whose catalog rights for graduation fall under an earlier catalog should check the GE requirements for that catalog.
Students must complete at least 60 transferable semester units, including GE Areas 1 (English Communication and Critical Thinking) and 2 (Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning) before transferring as a junior. Cal State East Bay also admits lower division transfer students, provided that they have completed GE Areas 1 and 2.
Credit for Accredited Community College CoursesCal State East Bay maintains articulation agreements with California Community Colleges to identify course equivalencies. Students planning to transfer to Cal State East Bay are encouraged to consult with their community college counselors to determine whether specific courses meet CSU requirements. Once a student’s transfer credit report is complete and available on MyCSUEB, they can meet with their advisor to review the report. Students who are unsure of their assigned advisor should email advising@csueastbay.edu to get a referral. (Also see the Student Services chapter in this catalog for additional information.)
Credits earned at accredited community colleges are evaluated by the Office of Admissions under the following guidelines:
- A maximum of 70 semester units (or 105 quarter units) of community college credit may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree. Any community college credit earned after reaching this limit will still be used to calculate grade point averages and may satisfy subject requirements, but it will not count toward the total units required for the degree.
- No credit may be allowed for professional courses in education taken in a community college, other than an introduction to education course.
- Certification of part or all of the lower division General Education-Breadth Requirements completed may be submitted by the California Community College from which the student is transferring. Students should request a GE certification at the time they request a transcript to be sent to Cal State East Bay. In addition, nine semester units of upper-division GE coursework must be completed at Cal State East Bay.
- Certification of the completion of the Cal State East Bay requirements in U.S. History and Institutions will also be accepted from a community college.
Transfer Credit InformationUndergraduate applicants can view their preliminary degree audits in MyCSUEB after they have been admitted to the University, submitted all required transcripts, and accepted the offer of admission. The preliminary degree audit is automatically generated based on existing articulation rules in the system. While helpful, students should use this audit with caution, as it may contain errors or incomplete information.
The Admissions Office will send a notification to the student’s Horizon email account once an official evaluation of transfer coursework is complete and available. This evaluation will show how transfer courses apply to General Education requirements.
Questions about major-specific requirements should be directed to the appropriate academic department. It is also recommended that students check their degree audit regularly and consult with an academic or major advisor to address any discrepancies.
Transferable Units through the CSU International ProgramA student may also apply units earned through the CSU International Programs that meet the criteria outlined in the lower-division and upper-division transfer requirements in this chapter. If a student also wishes to apply transfer credits to their degree, the total of the transfer and International Program units may not exceed one-half of those required for the degree. If a student completes their capstone experience (thesis, project, or comprehensive examination) while in the International Programs, this must be done under the supervision of at least one Cal State East Bay faculty member.
Also see the Center for International Education for more information.
Transfer of University-level Work from Outside the U.S.Transfer students with university-level work earned outside the U.S. will be accepted if the overall grade point average of that work is equivalent to the stated minimum grade point average requirements for admission and the courses were taken at an accredited institution of higher education. Recent transfer credit for university-level course work earned outside of the U.S. will be awarded after a course-by-course evaluation by the International Admissions Office. Students may be required to provide more information about the courses in order to determine if the courses meet departmental and university requirements.
Transfer Policies and RequirementsMost commonly, college-level credits earned from an institutionally accredited college or university are accepted for transfer to member universities of the CSU; However, authority for decisions regarding the transfer of undergraduate credits is delegated to each university.
California Community Colleges can certify up to 34 semester (45 quarter) units of General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) for transfer students to fulfill lower- division general education requirements for any CSU prior to transfer.
“Certification” is the official notification from a California Community College that a transfer student has completed courses fulfilling lower-division general education requirements. The Cal-GETC certification course lists for particular community colleges can be accessed on the official transfer and articulation system for California’s public colleges and universities website, assist.org.
CSUs may enter into course-to-course or program-to-program articulation agreements with other CSUs, any or all of the California community colleges and other institutionally accredited colleges or universities. Established CSU and CCC articulations may be found on assist.org. Students may be permitted to transfer no more than 70 semester (105 quarter) units to a CSU from an institution which does not offer bachelor’s degrees or their equivalents, for example, community colleges. Given the university’s 30-semester (45-quarter) unit residency requirement, no more than a total of 90 semester (135 quarter) units may be transferred into the university from all sources.
Transfer Requirements
Applicants who have completed fewer than 60 transferable semester college units (fewer than 90 quarter units) are considered lower-division transfer students. Applicants who have completed 60 or more transferable semester college units (90 or more quarter units) are considered upper-division transfer students. Applicants who complete college units during high school or through the summer immediately following high school graduation are considered first-time freshmen and must meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements for first-time freshman admission. Transferable courses are those designated for baccalaureate credit by the college or university offering the courses and accepted as such by the university to which the applicant seeks admission.
Lower-Division Transfer Requirements
Some CSUs admit lower-division transfer applicants. Students are advised to check the respective university they are interested in to see if lower-division transfer applications are accepted.
An applicant who completes fewer than 60 semester (90 quarter) units of college credit is considered a lower-division transfer student. Due to enrollment pressures, a limited number of CSUs do not admit lower-division transfers so that more upper-division transfers can be accommodated.
Having fewer than 60 semester (90 quarter) units at the point of transfer may affect eligibility for registration priority at a CSU and may affect the student’s financial aid status.
California resident transfer applicants with fewer than 60 semester or 90 quarter units must:
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better in all transferable units attempted;
- Have completed, with a grade of C- or better, a course in English Composition and a course in mathematical and quantitative reasoning at a level satisfying CSU General Education Subject Area 1A and Subject Area 2, respectively;
- Be in good standing at the last institution attended; and
- Meet any one of the following eligibility standards.
Transfer Based on Current Admission Criteria
The applicant meets the freshman admission requirements in effect for the term for which the application is filed; - OR -
Transfer Based on High School Eligibility
The applicant was eligible as a freshman at the time of high school graduation and has been in continuous attendance in an accredited college since high school graduation; - OR -
Transfer Based on Making Up Missing Subjects
The applicant had a qualifiable eligibility index at the time of high school graduation (combination of GPA and test scores if needed), has made up any missing college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C- or better, and has been in continuous attendance in an accredited college since high school graduation.
One baccalaureate-level course of at least 3 semester (4 quarter) units is usually considered equivalent to one year of high school study.
(Note: Some CSUs may require lower-division transfer students to complete specific college coursework, for example the four basic skill courses, as part of their admission criteria.)
Upper-Division Transfer Requirements
Generally, applicants will qualify for consideration for upper-division transfer admission if they meet all of the following requirements:
- Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all transferable units attempted;
- In good standing at the last college or university attended; and
- Completed at least sixty (60) transferable semester (90 quarter) units of college-level coursework with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and a grade of C- or better in each course used to meet the CSU General Education Requirements in written communication, oral communication, critical thinking, and mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning, e.g. mathematics.
The 60 units must include at least 30 units of courses that meet CSU General Education Requirements, including all of the general education requirements in Communication in the English language (both oral and written) and critical thinking and the requirement in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning (3 semester units) OR the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements in English Communication and Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T)
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees offered at the California Community Colleges (CCC) are designed to provide a California community college student the optimum transfer preparation and a clear admission pathway to the CSU degree majors.
CCC students who earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission with junior standing to a CSU and given priority admission consideration over other transfer applicants when applying to a local CSU or non-impacted CSU program. AA-T or AS- T admission applicants are given limited priority consideration based on their eligibility ranking to an impacted university/program or to CSUs/programs that have been deemed similar to the degree completed at the community college. Students who have completed an AA-T/AS-T in a program deemed similar to a CSU major are able to complete remaining requirements for graduation within 60 semester (90 quarter) units. It is the responsibility of the student who has earned an AA-T/AS-T to provide documentation of the degree to the CSU. For the admissions process, students are responsible for working with their community college counselors to complete verification of AA-T or AS-T degree progress through the E-verify process within the established university deadlines.
Provisional/Conditional Admission for Transfer Students
California State university, East Bay may provisionally or conditionally admit transfer applicants based on their academic preparation and courses planned for completion. The university will monitor the final terms to ensure that those admitted complete all required courses satisfactorily. All accepted applicants are required to submit an official transcript of all college-level work completed. CSUs may rescind admission for any student who is found to be ineligible after the final transcript has been evaluated. In no case may such documents be received and validated by the university any later than a student’s registration for their second term of CSU enrollment.
Note: Transcripts with all final grades posted must be received by the transcript deadline.
California Community College (CCC) students may be eligible for Finish in Four, Through in Two Program (formerly California Promise)
(also see the section in the Undergrad Orientation & Enrollment Chapter for additional information).
Transfer Student ProvisionsIn general, Cal State East Bay’s degree requirements are consistent across student populations. However, special provisions are in place to support students transferring from California Community Colleges and other CSU campuses. The following guidelines apply to transfer students:
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General Education Certification:
If a transfer student has completed General Education (GE) courses that are approved for CSU transfer and has received certification from their California Community College or CSU campus, Cal State East Bay will honor the certification and apply those courses to the appropriate GE requirements.
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American Institutions Requirement:
If a student completes all or part of the U.S. History, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement at a California Community College or another CSU campus and it is officially certified, Cal State East Bay will accept that certification. For questions about this requirement, students should contact the appropriate academic department, such as the History Department.
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Articulation Agreements and Course Transfer:
Cal State East Bay maintains articulation agreements for all majors with California Community Colleges.
These agreements can be viewed online at http://www.assist.org.
The University also maintains aTransfer Evaluation System with pre-approved courses from many private and out-of-state colleges.
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Petitioning a Course for GE or Graduation Requirements:
If a student has completed a course at another institution that is not already approved for a GE or graduation requirement but believes it meets the necessary criteria, they may submit a petition:
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For General Education, Overlay, or Second Composition requirements, the student should meet with a GE advisor. If the advisor agrees that the course is appropriate, they will submit a petition for review.
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Note: Courses taken at a California Community College after 2012 cannot be petitioned for GE credit, but may still be considered for Overlay or Second Composition.
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The student will be notified of the decision via their Horizon email account.
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For the American Institutions Requirement, the student must contact the department that oversees the subject area and consult with the department chair. If the chair agrees, they will approve the course and request the necessary change in the student’s degree audit.
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Note: Courses taken at a California Community College after 2012 will not be granted credit for this requirement beyond what is listed on ASSIST.
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Courses taken outside of California cannot be used to satisfy the US-3 portion of this requirement.
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Graduation Writing Proficiency Requirement:
This requirement is mandatory at all CSU campuses. Cal State East Bay will accept certification from another CSU campus only if the student was matriculated at that campus and can provide official documentation showing the entire requirement was satisfied.
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Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT):
Students with a verified Associate Degree for Transfer from a California Community College automatically fulfill Cal State East Bay’s Second Composition Requirement
Important Reminder: Although students may complete a significant portion of their degree requirements at other colleges or universities, Cal State East Bay’s residence requirements must still be met. These requirements must be satisfied while the student is officially enrolled and matriculated at Cal State East Bay.
Transfer Evaluation System (TES)The Transfer Evaluation System (TES), is the official database of all transfer of credit courses and Articulation Agreements that have been reviewed and accepted or denied for transfer to the CSU East Bay curriculum. The system is inclusive of schools both private and public from across California, the United States, and some international schools as well.
Former Community College Students might be familiar with ASSIST.ORG which has the Articulation Agreements with all the California Community Colleges only. ASSIST.ORG is limited to lower division courses and receives its information from the Transfer Equivalency System (TES). TES is inclusive of all lower and upper division coursework as well as General Education requirements and Graduation requirements from all accredited institutions.
Students are required to work with an adviser when requesting a course review, please contact your major department for assistance. Visit the CSUEB TES page at: CSUEB TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY SYSTEM. Also, the articulation page on the CSUEB website has many transfer credit resources available, visit it at CSUEB ARTICULATION.
Transferring Units as a Graduate StudentA minimum of seventy (70) percent of the total units required by the degree program must be completed in residence while enrolled as an admitted graduate student at Cal State East Bay.
Note: The number of transferable units for each degree program will be rounded to the nearest whole number of units.
Units taken while at other schools, while an undergraduate with permission to take graduate courses, while pursuing an additional baccalaureate degree in “Post-Baccalaureate” status, or, for state-supported programs, while enrolled in Continuing Education courses (including Open University courses) do not count as resident units. Courses offered in special session, e.g., summer, are considered resident units. Units taken while enrolled in another graduate program at Cal State East Bay may count towards resident units at the discretion of the program.
Please note that individual graduate programs may require more than 70 percent of the required degree units in residence. If so, it will be noted in the program’s section of this catalog for these requirements.
To request transfer credit:
- The student must have taken the course after earning a bachelor’s degree;
- Their department must accept the course(s) as relevant to their degree program;
- The institution at which the student took the course must customarily grant the level of credit for the course (graduate or upper division) that the student wishes to receive for it at Cal State East Bay;
- The student must have taken the course within five calendar years immediately preceding the receipt of their degree.
In general, Cal State East Bay does not allow the use of credit-by-examination from challenged courses for master’s degree requirements. Exceptions may be established by individual departments and must be noted in the degree description in the University Catalog. They are governed by the following policies:
- The student must pass the exam challenging the course with a grade of “B-” or better;
- Not more than 9 semester units of credit-by-examination may be applied to the degree; and
- Challenged courses may not be credited to the residency requirement of your degree.
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