Students who have completed fewer than 60 transferable semester college units (fewer than 90 quarter units) are considered lower-division transfer students. Student 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.

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Lower-Division Transfer Requirements - 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” above); 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.

Applicants who graduated from high school prior to 1988 should contact the Admissions Office to inquire about alternative admission programs.