Transfer Admission Information
Finish your bachelor’s degree online through SDSU Global Campus. Join an undergraduate transfer info session or workshop to get clarity on requirements and next steps.
Who is a Transfer Student?
If you have taken any college-level classes since the summer beyond your high school graduation, you are a transfer student.
SDSU Global Campus accepts transfer applications only from upper-division transfer or readmission applicants who will have completed 60 or more transferable semester (or 90 or more quarter) units by the end of the fall term prior to spring transfer and the end of the spring term prior to fall transfer. SDSU Global Campus does not accept transfer applications from lower-division students with fewer than 60 transferable semester units.
Out-of-State Applicants
While we welcome out-of-state students, SDSU Global Campus currently cannot accept applications from students residing in some specific states. Please check back often, as this list of approved states does change. View the list of authorized states here.
Transfer Admission Requirements
Admission decisions for any of our Online Degree Completion programs are based on the self-reported information provided on the Cal State Apply application.
If you are admitted, your admission is provisional pending verification of the self-reported information on your Cal State Apply application using your official transcript(s). SDSU Global Campus Admissions may be rescinded if your GPA or course grades are lower than what you reported on the application, or if you miss any admission deadlines. To ensure accuracy, refer to your college transcripts or education plan.
Upper-division transfer applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission.
How to Meet Minimum Oral Communication Requirement
Complete, with a grade of “C-” or higher, a basic public speaking course or other communication course certified in the area of Oral Communication by a California community college.
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Note: To fulfill this requirement, the course must be at least 3 semester units or 4 quarter units and completed at an institution that carries United States regional accreditation.
How to Meet Minimum English Composition Requirement
Complete, with a grade of “C-” or higher, a first-year composition course that emphasizes essay writing or reading and writing concurrently.
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Note: To fulfill this requirement, the course must be at least 3 semester units or 4 quarter units and completed at an institution that carries United States regional accreditation.
How to Meet Minimum Critical Thinking Requirement
Complete, with a grade of “C-” or higher, a second semester composition or writing course, or a course in reasoning and effective argumentative writing.
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Note: To fulfill this requirement, the course must be at least 3 semester units or 4 quarter units and completed at an institution that carries United States regional accreditation.
How to Meet Minimum Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement
Complete, with a grade of “C-” or higher, a mathematics course above the level of intermediate algebra.
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Note: To fulfill this requirement, the course must be at least 3 semester units or 4 quarter units.
How to Meet Minimum GE Requirement
Complete a minimum of 30 units of General Education (which include the Golden Four courses listed above). Courses completed must be at an institution that carries United States regional accreditation
It may be helpful to complete your lower-division General Education (GE) coursework by following one of three GE patterns:
- Cal-GETC: Beginning Fall 2025, The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) is the singular general education pathway for California Community College (CCC) students to fulfill lower-division general education requirements necessary for transfer a California State University.
- GE Certification: Students transferring from a California community college can complete the CSU GE certification pattern to satisfy all lower division GE requirements.
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): The IGETC is a series of courses that California community college students can use to satisfy lower division GE requirements for any CSU or UC campus.
SDSU General Education Pattern: This option is commonly used by students majoring in engineering, liberal studies and nursing, and all students outside of the California community college system. Review the University Catalog for details.
How to Meet Minimum Grade Point Average Requirement
Must meet the required GPA at the time of application and maintain throughout the admission process for the major to which the applicant is applying.
How to Meet Minimum Preparation for Major Requirements
Complete all preparation for the major courses listed on each program page.
Graduation requirements may be different based on the catalog in effect at the time you enroll at SDSU. If a major preparation course is not offered at your college, you should take it at another local community college, or via Cross Enrollment or Open University at SDSU by the posted deadlines.
Requirements must be completed by the end of the spring semester for fall admission or by the end of the fall semester for spring admission.
How to Meet Minimum Prior SDSU Coursework Requirement
If applicable, maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA for any SDSU Regular Session, Special Session, Open University or Cross Enrollment coursework. This is in addition to the minimum GPA required for your major. Must meet GPA at the time of application and maintain throughout the admission process.
Online Resources
Use the following websites to determine how transfer course credits can be used to meet SDSU General Education and major preparation course requirements.
Use Transferology to see how transfer courses may count toward SDSU degree requirements or to research transfer credit that has already been evaluated for SDSU. You will be prompted to create a free Transferology account.
New Students
As an incoming undergraduate SDSU student, you can use the “Will My Courses Transfer?” search feature to see how your coursework might transfer to SDSU.
- Enter the name of your transfer school along with the term and course information.
- After entering your coursework details, select “Search for Matches” and select SDSU to view the results.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted online through Cal State Apply.
Select the term you are applying for. When asked for a major, select the correct program from “SAN DIEGO GLOBAL CAMPUS- EXTENSION”, e.g.
- Child Development (Hybrid)
- Business Administration – General Business (Online)
A $70 nonrefundable application fee is required of all applicants at the time of application.
Admission decisions are initially based on self-reported information provided via Cal State Apply. You must provide complete and accurate information on your application. Any misreporting will jeopardize an admission offer.
Do not send your transcripts unless you are offered admission.
Out-of-State Applicants
While we welcome out-of-state students, SDSU Global Campus currently cannot accept applications from students residing in some specific states. Please check back often, as this list of approved states does change. View the list of authorized states here.
Tracking Your Application
Within two weeks of submitting your Cal State Apply application, you will receive an email from San Diego State University that includes your SDSUid. After activating your ID, you’ll be given access to my.SDSU to track your application status, view your to-do-list and update your contact information.