Admissions Requirements

Transfer students are eligible for admission to the CSU if they meet the following requirements:

1. Have completed 30 transferable semester units (45 quarter units) of general education courses, graded C- or better in each course including:
   • 1 course of 3 semester (4 quarter) units in written communication, and 
   • 1 course of 3 semester (4 quarter) units in mathematics/quantitative reasoning. The mathematics course must be above the level of intermediate algebra.
     Go to www.ASSIST.org for listings of CCC courses that meet the general education requirements.
2. Have a grade point average of 2.00 or better in all transferable college units attempted.
3. Are in good standing at the last college or university attended (i.e. eligible to re–enroll at that college or university).
   
   Applicants who have completed between 30-59 units by Spring 2024 must submit official high school transcripts by the deadline listed on the To Do List. This transfer plan clears all course deficiencies that might have occurred in high school.
   
   BSN applicants refer to the School of Nursing for additional admission criteria.
   
   Discover the possibilities with our majors and programs. 

Transfer students are eligible for admission to the CSU if they meet the following requirements:

1. Have completed 30 transferable semester units (45 quarter units) of general education courses, graded C- or better in each course including:
   • 1 course of 3 semester (4 quarter) units in written communication, and 
   • 1 course of 3 semester (4 quarter) units in mathematics/quantitative reasoning. The mathematics course must be above the level of intermediate algebra.
     Go to www.ASSIST.org for listings of CCC courses that meet the general education requirements.
2. Have a grade point average of 2.00 or better in all transferable college units attempted.
3. Are in good standing at the last college or university attended (i.e. eligible to re–enroll at that college or university).
   
   Applicants who have completed between 30-59 units by Summer 2023 must submit official high school transcripts by the deadline listed on the To Do List. This transfer plan clears all course deficiencies that might have occurred in high school.
   
   BSN applicants refer to the School of Nursing for additional admission criteria.
   
   Discover the possibilities with our majors and programs. For Spring 2024, we are not accepting applications for the following majors: Audio Engineering and Film and Television.

If you have questions or need help completing the Cal State Apply admissions application, register for a virtual workshop.

Before you start your application to CSUDH, please have these items ready:

1. Unofficial Transcripts

On your application, you’ll be asked to enter all the courses you’ve completed, in-progress, or plan to take. Admission decisions are based on self-reported information from your application and if needed, we’ll request official transcripts.

Spring 2024 applicants: All in-progress coursework must be completed by Summer 2023.

Fall 2023 applicants: All in-progress or planned coursework must be completed by Spring 2024.

2. Social Security Number

If you have a US Social Security number, you are required to include it on the admission application.

3. Personal Email

Use your personal email address. Do not use your school or iCloud email, because it may mark our emails as spam, and you may not receive important information.

4. Annual Income

To determine if you qualify for an application fee waiver, you will be asked to enter your parents’ income. If you are an independent student, you must provide information about your household and income.

5. Payment Method

If you don’t qualify for a fee waiver, a $70 non-refundable application fee must be paid with a credit or debit card at the time of application submission.

If English is not your native language, or you have not had three years (full-time) of your secondary education (or higher) taught in English, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency. Since most classes are taught in English, you will need to demonstrate your ability to read, write, and speak English. For more information, please review the English Proficiency Requirement.

*For detailed information about the CSU Admission requirements please refer to the CSU Admission Handbook.