Transfer Admissions Requirements

Undergraduate Transfers

Students who have completed at least 60 transferable semester units or 90 transferable quarter units are considered undergraduate transfer students. The number of transferable units will be determined by the International Admissions office. See below for CSULB admission criteria for international undergraduate transfers.

  • File a CSU Long Beach application through Cal State Apply by the deadline. 
  • Complete a Supplemental Application
    • The supplemental application will only be accessible through an email invitation after submitting the Cal State Apply application. Filing period may vary from year to year.
    • Spring Supplemental Application period: September 2 – September 21
    • Fall Supplemental Application period: January 4 – February 1
       
  • Submit all original and certified English copies of transcripts from all colleges/universities attended:
    • For Fall Admission, transcripts must show units through the end of Spring Term.
    • For Spring Admission, transcripts must show units through the end of the previous Summer Term.
    • Please do not request transcripts until the above terms have been met.
       
  • Complete the four foundation courses (known as the “Golden Four”) with a grade of “C” or better: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, College Level Mathematics
  • Complete Major Specific Requirements with a "C" or better. Check your major's minimum GPA and required courses. It is highly recommended that you complete both the required and recommended major-specific courses listed in the link above. 
  • Students coming from a California community college are encouraged to complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) to the CSU.
  • Fulfill CSULB's English Language Requirement. Applicants may qualify for an English waiver if transferring from a domestic U.S. institution with over 60 transferable semester units or 90 transferable quarter units. 

  • File a CSU Long Beach application through Cal State Apply by the deadline.
  • Submit original and certified English copies of transcripts from all institutions attended (high schools and colleges/universities):
    • For Fall Admission, transcripts must show units through the end of previous Spring Term.
    • For Spring Admission, transcripts must show units through the end of the previous Summer Term.
    • Please do not request transcripts until the above terms have been met to avoid having to submit multiple transcripts.
  • Meet CSULB English Language Requirements
  • Complete College Level Mathematics.