Pacific Admissions Group
How to transfer to Cal State Fullerton (CSUF): requirements and deadlines
Requirements, deadlines, competitive majors and prerequisites for California community college students transferring to Cal State Fullerton.
45% (est.)
Transfer Accept Rate
3.0 (est.)
Median Admit GPA
90%+
From CA Community Colleges
Oct 1 – Nov 30
Application Deadline
CSUF transfer quick facts
Location
Fullerton, Orange County
Admit terms
Fall & Spring
Minimum Units
60 semester units
Junior-level standing required
Minimum GPA
2.0 (CA residents)
Competitive admits average 2.6–3.2 (est.)
CSUF transfer requirements
Academic Requirements
CSUF transfer eligibility:
- 60 transferable semester units
- Minimum 2.0 GPA (competitive admits 2.6–3.2, est.)
- Golden Four courses completed
- 30 units of GE: Cal-GETC (or CSU GE-Breadth/IGETC if you started before fall 2025)
- Good academic standing at last institution
Major Preparation
CSUF is impacted by campus and by major:
- Business, nursing, CS, and communications are most competitive
- Local area is all Orange County community colleges; local transfers get priority for all majors
- Check ASSIST.org for your CC articulation
- Complete lower-division major courses before applying
- CSUF has one of the largest business schools in the CSU system
Cal State Apply
Standard CSU application process:
- October 1 – November 30 application window
- No personal essays for most programs
- Self-reported transcripts
- Criminal Justice, Dance, Music and Theatre have supplemental requirements
ADT Advantage
ADT holders benefit significantly at CSUF:
- Guaranteed priority admission to a CSU campus (not necessarily CSUF)
- Under CSU rules, an ADT in a similar major adds 0.1 to your GPA for ranking in impacted programs
- Streamlined path to graduation
- Strong transfer community and support services
Competitive transfer majors at CSUF
Mihaylo College of Business
Business Administration
One of the largest and most reputable business programs in the CSU system.
Low
Accept Rate
3.0+ (est.)
Competitive GPA
College of Engineering & CS
Computer Science
Growing program with increasing competition.
Low
Accept Rate
3.0+ (est.)
Competitive GPA
College of Communications
Communications
Popular program with strong industry connections in LA/OC media.
Moderate
Accept Rate
2.8+ (est.)
Competitive GPA
College of Health & Human Development
Nursing
Highly competitive health program. Separate application.
Very Low
Accept Rate
3.3+ (est.)
Competitive GPA
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Psychology
Popular major with accessible admissions.
Moderate
Accept Rate
2.6+ (est.)
Competitive GPA
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Criminal Justice
Well-regarded program in the CSU system.
Moderate
Accept Rate
2.6+ (est.)
Competitive GPA
CSUF transfer timeline
October 1
Cal State Apply Opens
Begin your CSUF application.
November 30
Application Deadline
Submit by the deadline.
February–March
Review Period
CSUF reviews applications and may request supplemental materials.
March–May
Admission Decisions
Rolling admission decisions through spring.
How we help you get into CSUF
Business School Strategy
Mihaylo is one of the top CSU business schools. We help you position competitively for this impacted program.
ADT Planning
Guidance on completing your ADT for the GPA ranking boost at CSUF.
Course Mapping
ASSIST-based planning for your CC-to-CSUF pathway.
Impacted Major Strategy
Navigate impacted programs with strategic major selection.
Application Review
Complete Cal State Apply review before submission.
Orange County Advantage
Leverage CSUF's strong OC connections for career outcomes.
See how our transfer consulting works and our prices and packages, or read whether a consultant is worth it for you.
About the author
Manraj, Founder of Pacific Admissions Group
Manraj transferred from a California community college and was admitted to UC Berkeley Haas, UCLA Business Economics, USC Marshall and UC Irvine Merage. He enrolled at Haas. More about us
Official sources
Requirements and deadlines change every year. Confirm the details for your major on the official pages below. Last reviewed October 2026.
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