Transfer CSU
The California State University is one of two public university systems in the state of California. It is the nation’s largest university system, with 23 CSU campuses serving over 400,000 students. The CSU offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in some 240 subject areas, as well as a variety of teaching credential programs. A select number of doctoral degrees are offered jointly with the University of California or with private universities in California.
Online Application Deadlines
| Term | Priority Application Filling Period* |
| Fall 2025 | October 1, 2024 – December 2, 2024 |
| Spring 2026 | August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025 |
Please Note: Some CSU’s have extended their deadlines past the original December 2nd date. Please see the list below of universities still accepting applications for the Fall 2025 application cycle.
CSU Bakersfield (1/17), CSU Channel Islands (3/17), CSU Chico (2/15), CSU Dominguez Hills (3/1), CSU East Bay (2/15), CSU Humboldt (3/2), CSU Maritime Academy (6/1), CSU Monterey (2/15), CSU Northridge (1/31), CSU Sacramento (2/28), CSU San Bernardino (1/31), CSU San Francisco (2/1), CSU San Marcos (1/31), CSU Sonoma (4/1), CSU Stanislaus (1/31) **Updated 1/17/25**
Application Resources
Use the following links to help you fill out the CSU application. There are helpful videos for each section of the application.
- Spring 2025 CSU Application Checklist
- Fall 2025 CSU Application Checklist
- Cal State Apply Sign-in
- CSU Application Guide
- CSU Application Video: Creating Your Account
- CSU Application Video: Selecting Your Campus and Major
- CSU Application Video: Quadrant 1 - Personal Information
- CSU Application Video: Quadrant 2 - College Courses/Academic Transcript Pt. 1
- CSU Application Video: Quadrant 2 - College Courses/Academic Transcript Pt. 2
- CSU Application Video: Quadrant 3 - Supporting Information
- CSU Application Video: Quadrant 4 - Program Materials
California State Universities
If you enroll in an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program at a California Community College (CCC), you can transfer to a CSU and graduate with only 120 units. There are two kinds of ADT programs: Associate in Art for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T).
To graduate from the CSU with 120 units, you will need to choose a bachelor’s program that’s similar to the one in which you earned your associate’s degree at community college.
Click here to find a community college that has an AA-T or AS-T program you’re interested in.
Helpful Resources
Use the following links to learn more about the 23 CSU universities, what academic programs are offered by each university, and to find a 4-year program similar to your Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT). You can even view upcoming in-person and virtual events happening across the CSU system.
Find your Future
Create a profile on Cal State Apply to begin working on your application. With 23 universities spanning the state, and thousands of degrees to choose from, the CSU offers you more choices and connections than any other public higher education institution in the nation. One application opens infinite possibilities. Start your journey today.
