Transferring to California State University (CSU)

CSU Admissions Requirements:

Minimum Transfer Eligibility Requirements: 

60 CSU-transferable units

2.0 GPA*

30 GE CSU-transferable units, completed with grades of "C-" or better, which must include:

All of Area A (Speech, English, Critical Thinking)
Area B4 (Math)

*Minimum 2.0 GPA

Ventura College's local service area for CSU campuses:  Channel Islands and Northridge.

CSU universities outside of the local service area will require a higher GPA for admission, consult the Transfer Center and/or meet with a counselor.

Note: Majority of CSU campuses do not accept summer courses.  There are a few exceptions.  Most CSU campuses require all course work to be completed by end of spring semester in order to satisfy fall admission requirements.

Transfer Center assists students to develop major and campus specific academic plans to make students a priority to transfer.  

To make an appointment, call the Transfer Center at (805) 289-6411.

• Transfer Requirements
• CSU GE-Breadth Check Sheet
• IGETC Check Sheet
  Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum

CSU Associate Degrees for Transfer information:

• Ventura College's CSU Associate Degrees for Transfer

Look on A degree with a Guarantee to find a CSU with an Approved Similar Major
STEP 1. Go to the A degree with a Guarantee and click on Degrees

STEP 2.  Click on Find your path

STEP 3. Select search by Major of Interest, CCC College and CSU Campus — and then submit.

 After you review the information on these pages, visit the Counseling and/or Transfer Center to learn more about how the joint transfer program can help you achieve your educational goals.

CSU system information: