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From Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, first-year California community college students hoping to earn a bachelor’s degree at a California State University campus can lock in guaranteed admission through the CSU’s Transfer Success Pathway program.
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The Transfer Success Pathway allows eligible students to sign a dual admission agreement with the CSU campus of their choice when they begin community college. Students who meet the program’s requirements receive coordinated advising from both their community college and CSU campus to help them stay on track toward a bachelor’s degree.
“For many community college students, the transfer process can feel confusing and uncertain,” said April Grommo, CSU’s assistant vice chancellor for strategic enrollment management, said in a news release. “The Transfer Success Pathway program is about certainty for students. It gives students early assurance of CSU admission, helping them plan with confidence from the beginning of their college journey.”
What students are eligible for the program?
Students are eligible for the program who attend a California community college and have not earned college credits since graduating high school or earning a GED. Students who completed dual enrollment courses in high school or took college courses the summer after graduation are also eligible.
Students who enroll in the program must meet all Transfer Success Pathway requirements within three years for their transfer agreement to be honored. Available degree programs vary by campus, and some programs, including nursing and those requiring a portfolio or audition, may not be eligible.
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What is the Transfer Success Pathway program?
Before the program launched in 2023, community college students generally completed the coursework required for transfer before applying to a CSU campus. Transfer enrollment had been declining, with the 2022-23 school year seeing the lowest number of transfer students in seven years.
When CSU announced the program in 2023, officials said the dual admission pathway was intended to address equity issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and improve transfer rates, particularly among Black and Latino students. More than 7,800 students have since signed Transfer Success Pathway agreements, according to CSU.
Lawmakers codified the program into state law last year through SB 640, securing the Transfer Success Pathway for the next decade.
Interested students can explore majors across CSU campuses and apply through the CSU Transfer Planner. Applications close Oct. 31.
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