Office Hours Spring 2021
Monday | 8 am - 7 pm |
Tuesday | 8 am - 7 pm |
Wednesday | 8 am - 7 pm |
Thursday | 8 am - 7 pm |
Friday | 8 am - 4 pm |
Center will be closed: | |
Jan 18, 2021: MLK Jr. Day | |
Feb 12 & 15, 2021: President's Weekend |
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Mar 31, 2021: Cesar Chavez Day | |
 Apr 2-9, 2021: Spring Break | |
May 31, 2021: Memorial Day |
Transfer Center
Los Angeles Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91371
(818) 710-2907
(818) 710-4126
lapc-transfer@piercecollege.edu
Transfer to a California State University
The California State University (CSU) system comprises of 23 campuses. CSU campuses offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, & applied fields and professions.

CSU Minimum Requirements Checklist
Completion of Golden Four
Must earn a grade of "C" or higher in each course:- Oral Communication
- English Composition
- Critical Thinking
- CSU-Transferable Math
Completion of 60 CSU-Transferable Units
Students interested in transferring should have at least 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. A higher GPA will help you be a more competitive applicant. The major, campus, and/or applicant pool may require a higher GPA due to competitive or highly-impacted campuses/programs.
Major Prep Courses
It is highly recommended that students complete their intended major's lower division requirements prior to transfer. Visit assist.org to view specific major requirements. Meet with a counselor to help you plan your general education and major preparation courses.
CSU Transfer Guide
- Completion of 60 CSU transferable units
- Completion of "the Golden Four" with a grade of C or better for each course:
- One Oral Communication course: Communication Studies 101, 104, 121, or 151
- One Written Communication course: English 101
- One Critical Thinking course: Philosophy 5, 6, or 9; English 102 or 103; Political Science 5; Psychology 66; Communication Studies 104
- One Math course: CS 131, Math 215, 227, 228B, 238, 240, 260, 261, 262, 275, Statistics 1, 101
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Good standing at the last college or university you attended
- Explore, research, and reflect on your goals Eureka.org is a great resource to research majors and careers
- Select a Major, consider the Associate Degree Transfer or ADT Program
- Select a minimum of 3 - 5 campuses that offer your major
- Complete your General Education (GE) coursework by following the CSU GE Breadth Certification Plan or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
- Complete your Major Preparation coursework for each campus. Major requirements are found on Assist.org
- Complete 60 CSU transferable units
As you get ready to apply to the CSU, you may find that a campus or undergraduate major you are considering is "impacted," meaning there are more applications from qualified applicants than there are available spaces. If you are interested in an impacted major or campus, be sure to apply for admission during the initial filing period, October 1 to December 4
Click to View Impaction Video!
- Chico | Impacted Major Info
- East Bay | Impacted Major Info
- Fresno | Impacted Major Info
- Fullerton | Impacted Major Info
- Long Beach | CSULB Selection Criteria
- Los Angeles | Impacted Major Info
- Monterey Bay | Impacted Major Info
- Northridge | Impacted Major Info
- Pomona | Impacted Major Info
- Sacramento | Impacted Major Info
- San Bernardino | Impacted Major Info
- San Diego | San Diego Major Selection Criteria
- San José | Impacted Major Info
- San Luis Obispo | CPSLO Selection Criteria
- San Marcos | Impacted Major Info
- Sonoma | Impacted Major Info
Apply the year before you would like to attend. For example, if you intend to finish your coursework by Spring 2021, you would submit an application or apply Fall 2020.
Go to the Pierce Application Resources web page to get started.
Go to the Pierce Application Resources web page to get started.
Go to the Cal State Apply web page to begin your application.
- Fall Term Application submission period, October 1-December 4
- Spring Term Application submission period, August 1-30**
Resources
- CSUN Appeal Information
- A Degree with a Guarantee
- CSU Degree Search
- CSU Cost of Attendance
- CSU Online Degree Programs
- CASPER (Campus Admissions Specific Practices)
**CSU Campuses are not always open for Spring Transfer. Go to the Cal State Apply web page for details.