Access the information and resources needed to successfully transfer from DVC to a California State University (CSU) to earn your bachelor's degree!
Would you like to transfer to a California State University (CSU) campus to earn your bachelor's degree? DVC has the information and resources you'll need to successfully transfer to complete your college journey!
CSU Transfer Requirements
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- Satisfy the "Golden Four" as soon as possible by completing course in each designated area:
- Written Communication: ENGL 122 (122A, 122L also acceptable)
- Oral Communication: COMM 120, 123, 130
- Critical Thinking: ARTHS 191, COMM 121, 123; ENGL 123, 126; HIST 122; PHILO 130, 170; PSYCH 145; SOCIO 122
- Math: BUS 240; MATH 121, 124, 125, 135, 135SP*, 142, 144, 181, 182, 183, 191, 192, 194, 195, 292, 294 - NOTE: Some AP scores of 3 or higher meet the Math requirement (see for more information).
- Complete at least 60 CSU transferable semester units with a CSU transferable GPA of 2.0 or higher.*
- 30 units must come from general education (GE: or *) with grades of "C" or better.
- , but typically are by the end of Spring for Fall transfers and end of Summer for Spring transfers.
- The major, campus, and/or application may state that they require a higher GPA and major preparation courses on if it is a - see a counselor to discuss how this applies to you and if earning an Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) in a similar major benefits your situation.*
! All CSU's begin accepting applications for the following Fall term starting October 1. For deadlines and information about other terms, visit .
- Satisfy the "Golden Four" as soon as possible by completing course in each designated area: