how can i check if a university course is equivalent csu

by Prof. Sunny Kirlin 3 min read

California’s online system, Assist.org, helps you determine if courses taken at a CCC or UC will transfer to the CSU or UC systems. General education, major and department course equivalencies are available at CSULB. *Not all four-year universities utilize ASSIST.

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How do I find out my course equivalencies in Colorado?

You are encouraged to consult Transferology, an online database that lists course equivalencies for most Colorado institutions and a wide range of non-resident universities for which information is available. More details about transfer evaluation are on the Registrar’s Office website.

Does the CSU record reflect grades earned at other schools?

The CSU record reflects credits granted in transfer but not the grades earned at other institutions.

Can I submit a request for course equivalency to CSULB?

Requests for Course Equivalency cannot be submitted for EDSS 300, EDSS 450, EDSS 473 and student teaching (All of these courses are mandatory at CSULB).

What is Transfer Equivalency in Colorado State University?

Transfer Equivalency Colorado State awards credit in transfer for college-level academic courses completed with a grade of C- or better at an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association. For students with credentials from domestic institutions, the official transfer evaluation is completed within 30 business days after admission.

How do I know if a course is transferable UC?

Each course must be worth at least 3 semester units (or 4-5 quarter units) and be UC-transferable. Check ASSIST to see what courses from your community college are transferable. You need to earn a grade of C or better in each course or a Pass (P) grade if pass is equivalent to a C (2.00).

Are CSU credits transferable?

Transferable Courses A course that is California State University (CSU) transferable (or Baccalaureate level) is accepted for unit credit at any California State University campus. Transferability to CSU is determined by the community college that offers the course.

Does CSU accept community college credits?

California Community Colleges or other approved institutions can certify up to 39 lower-division GE-Breadth semester (58.5 quarter) units. Certification means that the CSU will accept these courses to meet the CSU GE-Breadth areas designated by your CCC.

Are all CSU requirements the same?

Many CSU campuses have higher standards for particular majors or for students who live outside their local admission area. Because of the number of students who apply, several campuses have higher standards (supplementary admission criteria) for all applicants.

Do Cal State credits expire?

There is no time stamp on how long college credits last in California. Rather, if you've attended a regionally accredited school anywhere in the country, you can transfer those credits to a college or university in a completely different state.

How long do CSU credits last?

Generally speaking, college credits do not expire. However, several factors—including the age of those credits—will influence whether or not they are eligible for transfer into a particular program. It is important to remember that every institution has its own transfer credit policies.

What are CSU transferable units?

Transferable courses are those designated for baccalaureate credit by the college or university offering the courses and accepted as such by the campus to which the applicant seeks admission.

Does CSU accept CSU global credits?

Saylor Academy: CSU Global can accept course credits toward a CSU Global degree. StraighterLine and CSU Global have partnered to help provide more opportunities for students to take courses toward a CSU Global degree.

What is the Golden Four CSU?

Completion of the “Golden Four” The following semester campuses require the "Golden Four" courses (Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning) be completed the semester before the start of the upcoming term.

What is the difference between California State University and University of California?

Unlike the UC schools, which focus more on research and academic publishing, CSU focuses more on helping students develop professional, practical skills that will lead them to great jobs right out of college.

Is UC GPA same as CSU?

REPEATED COURSES California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) CSU and UC do not use plus/minus grades in the GPA calculation; for example, a C- = C.

Are UC and CSU requirements the same?

For admission into the UC system, students must have a grade point average (GPA)of 3.0 or better. For admission into the CSU system, students must have a GPA of 2.0 or better. A student's high school GPA is calculated using grades earned in all of their college preparatory A-G classes completed after the 9th grade.

What to do if transferology does not have a desired institution?

If Transferology does not have the desired institution or course listed, take the Transfer Course Equivalency Pre-Approval Form to the academic department which teaches the course you wish to receive credit for. The appropriate academic department must determine if the course (s) can be accepted as the desired equivalent. ...

When will academic pass be transferable?

Because of the public health crisis, all courses awarded an academic pass during the spring of 2020 will be eligible for transfer credit, regardless of the passing grade equivalent at the awarding institution.

How many units can you take in a single subject credential program at CSULB?

The Single Subject CredentialProgram only allows a max of 9 units of course equivalencies. All other courses must be taken at CSULB.

How many units of course equivalency are required for SSCP?

Keep in mind that only 9 units of course equivalency may be applied to SSCP. If you have more than 9 units of pre-approved coursework, you may petition to have additional units accepted.

How long does it take to get an EED certificate?

Please allow 4-6 weeks for the evaluation processing. You will be notified via email of the results.

What is an unofficial transcript?

Unofficial transcripts verifying completion of the course.

Can you submit a request for course equivalent?

You can submit a Request for Course Equivalency providing the following documentation:

What is ASSIST?

ASSIST is an online searchable database that shows how course credit earned at a California Community College (CCC) will transfer to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus. ASSIST is an important resource for answering these important questions about courses taken at a CCC:

What courses can I take that will count towards my future SF State major?

Using the most current academic year available in the dropdown, select your community college and SF State using the two "Agreements with Other Institutions" search fields. Then select a specific SF State major.

What courses can I take that will count towards SF State's GE requirements?

In the "Transferable Courses" search field, use the CSU GE-Breadth Certification Courses report for a specific CCC. SF State applies GE fulfillment just as it is reported on ASSIST.

What courses can I take that will count towards my SF State degree as electives?

In the "Transferable Courses" search field, use the CSU Transferable Courses report for a specific CCC.

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