Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Community College Transfers

    1. What are the basic requirements for admission for transfer students?
    2. What are the “Golden Four” requirements?
    3. What general education courses are required for transfer students?
    4. What is general education certification?
    5. Will I need to take general education courses at Cal State Fullerton?
    6. What classes will I need to complete for my major?
    7. What grade point average will I need to transfer to Cal State Fullerton?
    8. How can I find out how my community college’s courses transfer to Cal State Fullerton?
    9. Where can I go for help?

FAQs for Adult Reentry Students

    1. What are the basic requirements for admission for adult reentry transfer students?
    2. What are the “Golden Four” requirements?
    3. What general education courses are required for adult re-entry transfer students?
    4. What is general education certification?
    5. What classes will I need to complete for my major?
    6. How can I find out how my community college’s courses transfer to Cal State Fullerton?
    7. What services are available to help adult reentry students?
    8. What services are available to help Veterans?

FAQs for International Students

    1. What are the admission requirements for international transfer students?
    2. What are the “Golden Four” requirements?
    3. What general education courses are required for international transfer students?
    4. What is general education certification?
    5. What classes will I need to complete for my major?
    6. What services are available to help international students?

FAQs for Multi-School Transfer

    1. What are the basic requirements for admission for transfer students?
    2. What are the “Golden Four” requirements?
    3. What general education courses are required for transfer students?
    4. What is general education certification?
    5. Will I need to take general education courses at Cal State Fullerton?
    6. What classes will I need to complete for my major?
    7. I’ve attended several colleges and universities. How can I find out how my coursework will transfer to Cal State Fullerton?
    8. Where can I go for help?

FAQs for Disqualified Students

    1. What are the basic requirements for admission for former Cal State Fullerton students who were disqualified from Cal State Fullerton or another CSU and would like to attend Cal State Fullerton?
    2. I’ve been attending a community college to raise my grade point average. How can I find out how my community college’s courses transfer to Cal State Fullerton?
    3. Where can I go for help?

     

     

FAQs for Community College Transfers

1) What are the basic requirements for admission for transfer students?

To be eligible for admission, transfer students must meet the following requirements

60 transferable units (84 quarter units) which include:

  • A minimum of 30 semester units (45 quarter units) in CSU-approved General Education Coursework with a grade of C or better*
  • The “Golden Four” requirements with a grade of C or better:
    • Oral Communication
    • Written Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
  • A 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (2.4 for nonresidents)
  • In good academic standing at the last college or university attended

*Including Language other than English; 2 years in the same language (3 years recommended)
Cal State Fullerton has postponed for two years the second language graduation requirement that was scheduled to take effect in fall 2006 in order to further study the impact of this requirement on enrollment. Students can satisfy this graduation requirement prior to entering CSUF or after they have been admitted to the university by demonstrating an intermediate level proficiency in a language other than English. For more information about this graduation requirement, please visit www.fullerton.edu/SecondLanguage.

2) What are the “Golden Four” requirements?

The “Golden Four” requirements are basic skills which are required of all university students. To be eligible for admission, transfer students must complete all four of the following courses with a grade of C or better at least one semester prior to enrolling in Cal State Fullerton:

    • Oral Communication
    • Written Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning

3) What general education courses are required for transfer students?

To prepare for transfer to Cal State Fullerton, you may follow either the CSU General Education pattern or the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) agreement for your community college. Each of these general education agreements is published in the catalogs and class schedules at all California community colleges. Most community colleges also provide checklists for both the CSU General Education and IGETC agreements. For more information, you may contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college.

4) What is general education certification?

General education certification is a process by which community colleges certify that all lower division (or first two years) general education courses have been completed. Although this isn’t required for admission for transfer students, it is strongly recommended. Transfer students who do not complete general education certification will be held to the same general education requirements as entering freshmen. You may contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college for more information about general education certification.

5) Will I need to take general education courses at Cal State Fullerton?

All students who graduate from Cal State Fullerton are required to complete at least 9 units in upper division general education coursework. Transfer students who have completed all of their lower division general education requirements and been certified by a California community college will only be required to complete 9 units of upper division coursework after they transfer to the University.

Students who transfer without completing general education certification will need to complete whatever lower division requirements have not been satisfied in the University’s general education curriculum as well as the 9 units of upper division general education units. For more information, please contact Cal State Fullerton’s Transfer Center at (714) 278-3358 or the Academic Advisement Center at (714) 278-3606.

6) What classes will I need to complete for my major?

Each department at the University determines the requirements for its majors. Although the 36 units is the minimum number of units required for a major, the actual units required by each major varies substantially. Most departments require lower division courses in their majors which have equivalents at community colleges. To see if courses are available for your major at your community college, you may check on the ASSIST website at www.assist.org.

7) What grade point average will I need to transfer to Cal State Fullerton?

To be eligible for admission at Cal State Fullerton, you need to have at least a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (2.4 for nonresidents) and be in good academic standing at your last college or university attended.

8) How can I find out how my community college’s courses transfer to Cal State Fullerton?

To see if courses at your community college will transfer to Cal State Fullerton, you may check on ASSIST, a database that houses the transfer agreements between all California community colleges and California public universities. The website address for ASSIST is www.assist.org. You may also contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college for assistance.

9) Where can I go for help?

For assistance in transferring to Cal State Fullerton, you may see counselors at your community college’s Transfer Center or Counseling Center. During the Fall and Spring semesters, Cal State Fullerton representatives are also available at the Transfer Centers at many community colleges. You may also contact Cal State Fullerton’s University Transfer and Visitor Services Office at (714) 278-3358 or University Outreach at (714) 278-2086.

 

 

FAQs for Adult Reentry Students

1) What are the basic requirements for admission for adult reentry transfer students?

To be eligible for admission, most adult reentry transfer students must meet all of the following requirements:

  • 60 transferable units (84 quarter units) which include:
  • A minimum of 30 semester units (45 quarter units) in CSU-approved General Education Coursework with a grade of C or better
  • The “Golden Four” requirements with a grade of C or better:
    • Oral Communication
    • Written Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
  • A 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (2.4 for nonresidents)
  • In good academic standing at the last college or university attended

Students who are 25 years of age or older and have not been enrolled in college as full-time students for more than one term during the last five years may be eligible for consideration for exceptional admission.  For information about this process, you may contact the Office of Adult Reentry at (714) 278-3889.

2) What are the “Golden Four” requirements?

The “Golden Four” requirements are basic skills which are required of all university students.  To be eligible for admission, transfer students must complete all four of the following courses with a grade of C or better at least one semester prior to enrolling in Cal State Fullerton:

    • Oral Communication
    • Written Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning

3) What general education courses are required for adult re-entry transfer students?

To prepare for transfer to Cal State Fullerton, you may follow either the CSU General Education pattern or the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) agreement for your community college.  Each of these general education agreements is published in the catalogs and class schedules at all California community colleges.  Most community colleges also provide checklists for both the CSU General Education and IGETC agreements.  For more information, you may contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college.

4) What is general education certification?

General education certification is a process by which community colleges certify that all lower division (or first two years) general education courses have been completed.  Although this isn’t required for admission for transfer students, it is strongly recommended.  Transfer students who do not complete general education certification will be held to the same general education requirements as entering freshmen.  You may contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college for more information about general education certification.

5) What classes will I need to complete for my major?

Each department at the University determines the requirements for its majors.  Although the 36 units is the minimum number of units required for a major, the actual units required by each major varies substantially.  Most departments require lower division courses in their majors which have equivalents at community colleges.  To see if courses are available for your major at your community college, you may check on the ASSIST website at www.assist.org.

6) How can I find out how my community college’s courses transfer to Cal State Fullerton?

To see if courses at your community college will transfer to Cal State Fullerton, you may check on ASSIST, a database that houses the transfer agreements between all California community colleges and California public universities or the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college.

7) What services are available to help adult reentry students?

There are two services available to assist women and men in their transitions as they return to college life.  The Women’s Center provides support, information and resources to help students explore issues of gender equity and cultural diversity as well as domestic violence prevention.  The Adult Reentry Center serves adults who are returning to college after a break in their education and provides assistance with university application and registration procedures, as well as personal, academic and career counseling.  Both of these services may be reached at (714) 278-3928.

8) What services are available to help Veterans?

Our Veterans Program office in Admissions and Records are here to help Veterans trying to acquire education benefits. Visit us at the Veterans Programs office (LH-116) or call 714-278-2373 during normal business hours. Find out more: http://www.fullerton.edu/admissions/veterans/index.asp

 

 

FAQs for International Students

1) What are the admission requirements for international transfer students?

To be eligible for admission, international transfer students must meet all of the following requirements:

  • 60 transferable units (84 quarter units) which include:
  • A minimum of 30 semester units (45 quarter units) in CSU-approved General Education Coursework with a grade of C or better
  • The “Golden Four” requirements with a grade of C or better:
    • Oral Communication
    • Written Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
  • A 2.4 or higher cumulative grade point average
  • In good academic standing at the last college or university attended
  • Achieve a score of 500 on the paper-based TOEFL or 173 on the computer-based TOEFL

2) What are the “Golden Four” requirements?

The “Golden Four” requirements are basic skills which are required of all university students.  To be eligible for admission, transfer students must complete all four of the following courses with a grade of C or better at least one semester prior to enrolling in Cal State Fullerton:

    • Oral Communication
    • Written Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning

3) What general education courses are required for international transfer students?

To prepare for transfer to Cal State Fullerton, you may follow either the CSU General Education pattern or the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) agreement for your community college.  Each of these general education agreements is published in the catalogs and class schedules at all California community colleges.  Most community colleges also provide checklists for both the CSU General Education and IGETC agreements.  For more information, you may contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college.

4) What is general education certification?

General education certification is a process by which community colleges certify that all lower division (or first two years) general education courses have been completed.  Although this isn’t required for admission for transfer students, it is strongly recommended.  Transfer students who do not complete general education certification will be held to the same general education requirements as entering freshmen.  You may contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college for more information about general education certification.

5) What classes will I need to complete for my major?

Each department at the University determines the requirements for its majors.  Although the 36 units is the minimum number of units required for a major, the actual units required by each major varies substantially.  Most departments require lower division courses in their majors which have equivalents at community colleges.  To see if courses are available for your major at your community college, you may check on the ASSIST website at www.assist.org.

6) What services are available to help international students?

International transfer students are encouraged to see the University’s admissions counselor, Ms. Erlinda Rodriguez, and may make an appointment to see her by calling (714) 278-2370.  Once enrolled at the University, the International Education and Exchange Office provides special assistance for international students.  For information about the services they offer, you may call (714) 278-2787.

 

 

FAQs for Multi-School Transfer

1) What are the basic requirements for admission for transfer students?

To be eligible for admission, transfer students must meet all of the following requirements:

  • 60 transferable units (84 quarter units) which include:
  • A minimum of 30 semester units (45 quarter units) in CSU-approved General Education Coursework with a grade of C or better
  • The “Golden Four” requirements with a grade of C or better:
    • Oral Communication
    • Written Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
  • A 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (2.4 for nonresidents)
  • In good academic standing at the last college or university attended

2) What are the “Golden Four” requirements?

The “Golden Four” requirements are basic skills which are required of all university students. To be eligible for admission, transfer students must complete all four of the following courses with a grade of C or better at least one semester prior to enrolling in Cal State Fullerton:

    • Oral Communication
    • Written Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning

3) What general education courses are required for transfer students?

To prepare for transfer to Cal State Fullerton, you may follow either the CSU General Education pattern or the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) agreement for your community college. Each of these general education agreements is published in the catalogs and class schedules at all California community colleges. Most community colleges also provide checklists for both the CSU General Education and IGETC agreements. For more information, you may contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college.

4) What is general education certification?

General education certification is a process by which community colleges certify that all lower division (or first two years) general education courses have been completed. Although this isn’t required for admission for transfer students, it is strongly recommended. Transfer students who do not complete general education certification will be held to the same general education requirements as entering freshmen. You may contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college for more information about general education certification.

5) Will I need to take general education courses at Cal State Fullerton?

All students who graduate from Cal State Fullerton are required to complete at least 9 units in upper division general education coursework. Transfer students who have completed all of their lower division general education requirements and been certified by a California community college will only be required to complete 9 units of upper division coursework after they transfer to the University.

Students who transfer without completing general education certification will need to complete whatever lower division requirements have not been satisfied in the University’s general education curriculum as well as the 9 units of upper division general education units. For more information, please contact Cal State Fullerton’s Transfer Center at (714) 278-3358 or the Academic Advisement Center at (714) 278-3606.

6) What classes will I need to complete for my major?

Each department at the University determines the requirements for its majors. Although the 36 units is the minimum number of units required for a major, the actual units required by each major varies substantially. Most departments require lower division courses in their majors which have equivalents at community colleges. To see if courses are available for your major at your community college, you may check on the ASSIST website at www.assist.org.

7) I’ve attended several colleges and universities. How can I find out how my coursework will transfer to Cal State Fullerton?

Credit for coursework completed at regionally accredited institutions, other than remedial coursework or that which is identified as nontransferable coursework, is generally accepted for credit at Cal State Fullerton. To see if coursework completed at private colleges or universities, out-of-state colleges or universities, or other universities may be used towards meeting admissions requirements, you may contact Cal State Fullerton’s Office of Admissions and Records at (714) 278-2370.

To see if courses at your community college will transfer to Cal State Fullerton, you may check on ASSIST, a database that houses the transfer agreements between all California community colleges and California public universities or the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college. For assistance with transferring from a California community college, you may also contact Cal State Fullerton’s Transfer Center at (714) 278-3358 or University Outreach at (714) 278-2086.

8) Where can I go for help?

For assistance in transferring to Cal State Fullerton, you may see counselors at your community college’s Transfer Center or Counseling Center. During the Fall and Spring semesters, Cal State Fullerton representatives are also available at the Transfer Centers at many community colleges. You may also contact Cal State Fullerton’s University Transfer and Visitor Services Office at (714) 278-3358 or University Outreach at (714) 278-2086.

 

 

FAQs for Disqualified Students

1) What are the basic requirements for admission for former Cal State Fullerton students who were disqualified from Cal State Fullerton or another CSU and would like to attend Cal State Fullerton?

To be eligible for admission, students who were disqualified from Cal State Fullerton or another CSU must meet all of the following requirements:

  • 60 transferable units (84 quarter units) which include:
  • A minimum of 30 semester units (45 quarter units) in CSU-approved General Education Coursework with a grade of C or better
  • The “Golden Four” requirements with a grade of C or better:
    • Oral Communication
    • Written Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
  • A 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (2.4 for nonresidents)
  • In good academic standing at the last college or university attended

In addition, to be readmitted any student who has been academically disqualified from Cal State Fullerton must raise their Cal State Fullerton cumulative grade point average to at least a 2.0 by enrolling in classes through the University’s Extended Education program. For assistance, students are encouraged to call (714) 278-3606.

Please Note: Using community college courses to raise your GPA to above a 2.0 will not satisfy readmission requirements to Cal State Fullerton. Using community college courses as a means to raise your cumulative GPA to above a 2.0 can only be used for admission to Cal State Fullerton if you were disqualified from a different university.

2) I’ve been attending a community college to complete general education requirements and major preparation coursework. How can I find out how my community college’s courses transfer to Cal State Fullerton?

To see if courses at your community college will transfer to Cal State Fullerton, you may check on ASSIST, a database that houses the transfer agreements between all California community colleges and California public universities. The website address for ASSIST is www.assist.org. You may also contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college for assistance.

3) Where can I go for help?

If you have been academically disqualified from Cal State Fullerton, special action must be taken in order for you to be considered for readmission to the university. For assistance in returning to Cal State Fullerton, you may call Roberto Coronel or Lyn Richie-Walker at the University’s Academic Advisement Center at (714) 278-3606.

Students who have been disqualified from other CSU campuses may be admitted to Cal State Fullerton as long as they have a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and have satisfied all other admission requirements for upper division transfer students. For additional information, you may contact Cal State Fullerton’s Office of Admissions at (714) 278-2370.