Transfer Students
Students who have completed fewer than 60 transferable semester college units (fewer than 90 quarter units) are considered lower-division transfer students. Students who have completed 60 or more transferable semester college units (90 or more quarter units) are considered upper-division transfer students. Students who complete college units during high school or through the summer immediately following high school graduation are considered first-time freshmen and must meet those admission requirements. Transferable courses are those designated for baccalaureate credit by the college or university offering the courses.
How do I qualify as a lower-division transfer student?
Generally, applicants will qualify for admission as a lower-division transfer student if they have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (C or better) in all transferable units attempted, are in good standing at the last college or university attended, and meet any of the following standards:
1. Will meet the freshman admission requirements (grade point average and subject requirements) in effect for the term to which they are applying (see “First-Time Freshman Students”); or
2. Were eligible as a freshman at the time of high school graduation except for the subject requirements, and have been in continuous attendance at an accredited college since high school graduation, and have made up the missing subjects.
How do I qualify as a upper-division transfer student?
- If you have completed more than 60 transferable semester units or 90 transferable quarter units you are considered an upper division transfer students. As
an upper division transfer student, you must: have an overall college GPA of 2.00 or higher in all transferable college work attempted. Non-residents of California must have a GPA of 2.40. Been in good standing at the last college,
university, or institution attended in regular session..
- Complete a minimum of 30 semester units of 45 quarter units courses approved to meet CSU General Education (GE) requirements. As part of this total, the
CSU GE requirements (the Golden Four) in the following areas of: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning must be completed. These are based on the CSU General Education Breadth Requirements.
Consult your community college catalogue. Some of the above can be met through advanced placement or CLEP tests. Check with your community college counselor.
How do I know what courses transfer to CSUB from other schools?
Visit www.assist.org to help you determine what courses articulate and/or transfer from your previous
school. ASSIST provides information about receiving credit at a California public university for courses completed at a California Community College and how those courses can be applied toward your academic goals when you transfer from
a California Community College to a CSU or UC campus.
How can I apply to CSUB?
There are several ways to apply to CSUB. We encourage you to apply to CSUB by visiting CSUMentor. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may request
an admissions application packet be sent to you. Just call the University Outreach office at (661) 654-3138 or e-mail at outreach@csub.edu.
The application fee requires a non-refundable $55.00 filing fee whether sent via CSUMentor or on paper.
Fee waivers are available if you qualify.
Is there a deadline to apply?
California State University, Bakersfield does not have an application filing deadline. However, submitting your application early is strongly encouraged so
you can take advantage of any other requirements, i.e., placement tests, EPT/ELM, you may need to fulfill before the term begins. Submitting your application early also allows you to participate in a more early orientation and advising
program giving you more choices for classes.
When will I know if you received my application?
Once your application is received and preliminary information such as your name, address, and date of birth, etc., is collected, we will send you a letter
that acknowledges receipt of your application. In the following weeks after you have received the acknowledgment letter you will receive another letter requesting any additional information required. You may call the Admissions office
at (661) 654-3036 to determine the status of your application. Please have your CSUB ID number or your social security number and term applying for ready when calling.
What about transcripts and other documents?
Transcripts will be required of all institutions attended in order to determine transfer eligibility and admission. Transcripts may be enclosed with your
application, however they must be sealed in a separate envelope. Other documents may include a Residency Questionnaire, immigration documents, or proof of California residency. Visit the Residency page under Admissions to obtain more
information about California Residency.
What about test scores?
Test scores from the SAT I or ACT may be necessary and should be directed to California State University, Bakersfield. Depending on your eligibility index
from high school, test scores may be required. Use school code 4110 for the SAT test and 0201 for the ACT test. For more information on these tests, visit www.ets.org or www.act.org.
When will I be notified of my admission status?
If your application file is complete with all supporting documents received and evaluated, we will send you a written notice of your admission status. In addition, you will also receive an e-mail address from CSUB which will be the method of communication from the campus during your academic career at CSUB.
If you are admitted to California State University, Bakersfield:
Math and English Placement Test Requirements (EPT/ELM)?
Unless exempt due to prior scores on standardized tests (SAT or ACT) or previous
qualifying courses taken, all incoming students are required to take the Entry Level Mathematics test, ELM and the English Placement Test, EPT prior to enrollment. If required, we encourage you to take them as soon as possible after
being being admitted so results will be available for advisement. Please visit the Testing Office home page for further information and test dates. Orientation and Advising Once admitted, you will receive a letter
stating the available dates for orientation and advising. We encourage you to sign-up and participate in the most earliest orientation program available after admission to ensure class availability.
Financial Aid
Visit the Financial Aid web site to learn about financial aid offers, programs, scholarships, and
to plan your college career.
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