TSP Agreements for Eligible Fall 2025 First-Time Freshmen Attending A California Community College Will Open August 1st, 2025, and Will Remain Open for CSUB Agreements Until November 30th, 2025.

What Is the Transfer Success Pathway Program?

The new Transfer Success Pathway program is our new Dual Admission Program and is designed to increase access to the CSU. If you faced academic, financial or personal hardships that prevented you from attending the CSU, this program could help you get to the CSU to earn your degree. Students must be enrolling into a California Community College with plans to transfer to a CSU within 2-3 years. 

Program Application

We are no longer accepting new agreements for 2024 first-time freshmen who are currently attending a California Community College. Agreements will reopen August 1, 2025, for Spring 2025 high school graduates. 

Transfer Planner

The CSU Transfer Planner can be utilized by TSP students and any California Community College students planning on transferring to a CSU. This new user-friendly tool allows community college students to enter into an agreement with CSUB, enter their coursework, and track how their progress aligns with the CSU's general education and major-specific requirements. Existing TSP students and CCC students are encouraged to log in or create their free CSU Transfer Planner account today at https://csutransfer.myliaison.com. 

TSP Program Offerings at CSUB

 

 

FAQs

What are benefits of joining the tsp program?

TSP students receive future guaranteed admission to CSU Bakersfield, have a designated TSP Advisor who can assist them during their transfer journey, and have access to the CSU Transfer Planner to help them stay on track to transfer. Students will also have the opportunity to connect to their future campus early on in the transfer process through campus tours, access to our Transfer Resource Center, limited campus library access, and attend various public campus events. 

What do students receive from completing the CSUB TSP program?

TSP students will have guaranteed future admission to CSU Bakersfield and their degree program upon completion of the transfer requirements. Students will also have the opportunity to connect to their future campus early on in the transfer process. 

ARE ALL FRESHMEN STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY TO THE TSP PROGRAM?

Graduating high school students who are unable to attend a CSU immediately out of high school, for various reasons, and are planning on attending a California Community College are encouraged to apply. Students should be planning on transferring to a CSU as an upper-division transfer; complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units/90 quarter units, complete Golden 4 courses with a grade of C- or better, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.*

*Additional information can be located on our Transfer Admissions page. 

How will a student know they have completed the transfer requirements?

TSP students will receive personalized guidance from their CSUB Transfer Success Pathway Advisor, who will assist them with the transfer process. Additionally, students will also be able to map out their coursework using the CSU Transfer Planner portal to ensure they stay on track for their degree.

Is a student eligible to apply to multiple TSP programs?

A student can only enter into one agreement with a given CSU campus; however, they can follow multiple programs via the Transfer Planner. They can also apply for admission at various CSU campuses; however, they will only have guaranteed admission to the campus with which they entered into the TSP agreement. Additionally, TSP students can attend multiple community colleges (but will need to designate a primary college via the Transfer Planner).

How long does it take to transfer to a CSU?

A student entering into a TSP agreement must transfer within 3 years. *Students who are also enrolled in Kern Promise and/or completing an ADT at their community college must transfer within 2 years. 

What if I want to change my major after entering into an agreement with csub?

Contact your TSP Coordinator. Changing majors after entering into an agreement is at the discretion of each campus. Typically, CSUB will work with TSP students, but there are certain exceptions. Your TSP Coordinator will work with students on a case-by-case basis. 

Is it possible for a student to end their CSUB TSP agreement?

A student can request to be released from their TSP agreement at any time. They may request a release via their Transfer Planner or contact their TSP Advisor and request a release.

Is it possible to switch TSP agreements to a different program?

If a student decides they want to switch their major or enter into an agreement with another campus, they must submit a request for release and allow time for the campus to review. The ability to select another campus or major is only available during the enrollment period between August 1 and November 30th. Please note that enrollment periods may vary by CSU campus. 

PROGRAM PATHWAYS MAPPER

If you plan to transfer to CSUB from Bakersfield College, you can use our Program Pathways Mapper (PPM). The Program Pathways Mapper (PPM) is a tool used to clarify the pathways to graduation for native CSUB students and transfers. At a glance, the Program Map displays general education, major, and elective courses needed to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.

Students, faculty, and advisors can browse Program Maps by School or search by keyword. Each listing includes career information with current salary and growth statistics to assist students in finding the right degree program to meet their needs.

Each map allows you to explore a variety of majors and view a detailed, semester-by-semester course plan from start to finish.

 

Questions?

For additional information related to agreements with CSU, Bakersfield, contact Christina Lopez mlopez196@csub.edu or email TSP@csub.edu. 

 

Start Your Transfer Pathway Now!

CSU Transfer Planner