When you begin classes at a California Community College, discuss your transfer plans with a community college counselor, Transfer Center director, or academic advisor. Inquire about CSU general education requirements and the lower division courses required for your major.

Review your California Community College catalog and visit www.assist.org for information on which courses are transferable to the CSU.

Obtain one or more CSU campus catalogs and visit several campus websites to become familiar with admission, general education, and major requirements. If you will need financial assistance to attend CSU, talk to a financial aid advisor at the California Community College you are attending; obtain a copy of the FAFSA form (have "FAFSA form" link to www.fafsa.ed.gov) and note application deadlines.

If applicable, contact a CSU campus Disabled Student Services program to inquire about available services.

Visit one or more CSU campuses. To schedule a tour at Cal State Fullerton, please call 714.278.2501.

Complete and file an application for admission with the CSU campus during the initial filing period (visit http://www.csumentor.edu, see the CSU admission booklet, or contact a CSU admission office).

Send the application fee ($55) with the CSU application for admission.

Have transcripts from all colleges attended (and high school transcript, if necessary) sent to the CSU campus you have selected.

After you have applied for admission to a CSU campus, request that the community college admission or counseling office certify on your transcript the courses you have completed to satisfy CSU general education or American Institutions requirements.

Take charge of your transfer program. You, too, can discover the difference that a CSU education can make in reaching your career goals.