Transfer Admissions
NOTE: Admission for lower-division transfer students is subject to closure at any time. Check "Filing Status Report" at www.csumentor.edu for updated information.
Lower Division Transfer Requirements
A transfer student with a grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better (nonresidents, 2.4 or better) in all transferable units attempted, is in good standing at the last college or university attended, and meets the listed standards will qualify for admission.
- Meets the first-time freshmen admission requirements in effect for the term of application (see "Admission as a First-Time Freshman");
OR
- Was eligible as a freshman at the time of high school graduation except for the subject requirements, has made up the missing subjects, and has been in continuous attendance at an accredited college since high school graduation.
Upper Division Transfer Requirements
You will qualify as an upper division transfer student if you:
- Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester or 90 quarter units
- Have at least a 2.0 GPA as a California resident or 2.4 GPA as a non-resident
- Are in good standing at the last college or university attended
- Complete 30 units which meet CSU general education requirements with a grade of “C-“or better. These units must include the following four courses with a C- or better:
(A1) Oral Communication/Speech
(A2) Written English Composition
(A3) Critical Thinking/Logic
(B4) Math/Quantitative Reasoning (which is above the level of intermediate algebra)
Lower & Upper Division Writing Proficiency
All students must demonstrate competency in writing skills as a requirement for graduation. Students must first pass the Writing Proficiency Screening Test (WPST) before they can enroll in an upper division writing proficiency (WP) course. Both the WPST and WP course are not admission requirements.
Lower Division and Upper Division transfer students should take the WPST upon acceptance to the University after they complete the CSU general education requirement A.3 Critical Thinking/Logic course with a C- or better grade prior to admission.
For additional information on the Writing Proficiency Screening Test, visit the WPST Website.
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