Transfer Success Pathway

Considering enrolling in a California community college next fall? You could be eligible for a new CSU dual admission program that guarantees you a spot at Cal State Long Beach after you complete three years of community college!

The new Transfer Success Pathway program is designed to create a seamless path for eligible students who may have faced academic, financial, or personal hardships that once prevented them from attending ºÚÁÏÍø.

For Fall 2025, the Transfer Success Pathways application window is August 1 - October 31, 2025.

  • Enter into an agreement with California State University and receive guaranteed admission to a specific degree program at ºÚÁÏÍø (if all requirements are met)
  • Receive personalized guidance from ºÚÁÏÍø representatives to create an educational plan
  • Map out coursework using the online CSU Transfer Planner portal (coming soon) 
     

See below for eligibility requirements:

To be eligible for the TSP program, you must meet the following criteria:

  • First-time freshman who either:
    • Wasn't eligible to attend the CSU at the time you graduated from high school; Or
    • Didn't attend a CSU because of personal or financial reasons.
  • Graduated high school in 2025 or prior, and did not receive any college credit after high school graduation.

Be sure to also explore the Major-Specific Degree Requirements of your desired program.

Transfer Success Pathway applicants may select one of the available programs listed below at ºÚÁÏÍø:

For a complete listing of all ºÚÁÏÍø degree programs, visit Colleges & Departments. Please note that only the programs listed above are accepting Transfer Success Pathway applications.

Students may enroll in the Transfer Success Pathway program between August 1 and October 31, 2025. Access the application online via .

How to Apply:

  1. Apply using the Transfer Planner: Students can view all CSU TSP agreements through the Transfer Planner (), by selecting a major of their choice. Please note that not all majors are available, and once a major is selected, it cannot be changed. See a list of current ºÚÁÏÍø majors available below.
  2. Students will log their community college coursework into the Transfer Planner to track their progress towards completing the CSU transfer requirements. It's important that students accurately enter their coursework and progress towards degree requirements to ensure they remain on track. This will also make the application process easier when TSP students are ready to submit their CSU application, as the Transfer Planner will directly transfer all coursework into Cal State Apply. Students will need to submit a formal application via Cal State Apply when they are ready to transfer. We will be able to view students’ progress as they upload their information and will follow up with them regarding their continued interest in the program.
  3. Students must complete the Golden four along with the MSDR or an approved ADT for their major. For major GPA requirements, students are required to meet the required GPA standard in effect at the time they enrolled in TSP, regardless of any subsequent changes made by the university.
  4. Students are required to meet the required GPA standard in effect at the time they enrolled in TSP, regardless of any subsequent changes made by the university.
  5. Students are guaranteed admission to ºÚÁÏÍø and their TSP major if all requirements are completed within three years. The TSP major must match the major selected on the student’s CSU application.
  6. If eligible at the time of application, TSP students will be coded accordingly. As their application is reviewed, they will be guaranteed admission provided all requirements are complete.
  7. Students can change their TSP program to another CSU by submitting a release request. This request must be completed within the August 1-September 30 filing period to change TSP agreements.
  8. If a student is no longer eligible for the TSP program, they are not eligible to apply for TSP at a different CSU, but we do recommend still using Transfer Planner as a tool.

ºÚÁÏÍø Majors:

  • Africana Studies
  • American Sign Language Linguistics and Deaf Culture
  • American Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Statistics
  • Asian American Studies
  • Asian Studies
  • Biochemistry, B.A.
  • Biochemistry, B.S.
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry, B.A.
  • Chemistry, B.S.
  • Chemistry, Material Science
  • Chicano and Latino Studies
  • Chinese Studies
  • Classics, B.A.
  • Comparative World Literature, Language and Literature
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Engineering Technology
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Affairs
  • Earth Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Environmental Science and Policy, B.A.
  • Environmental Science and Policy, B.S.
  • Family Life Education
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Food Science
  • French and Francophone Studies
  • French and Francophone Studies, Interdisciplinary
  • Geography, B. A.
  • Geography, B. S
  • Geology
     
  • German
  • Health Care Administration
  • Hospitality Management
  • Human Development
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • International Studies
  • Italian Studies
  • Japanese
  • Kinesiology, Fitness
  • Kinesiology, Sport Psychology and Leadership
  • Kinesiology: Physical Education
  • Linguistics, B. A.
  • Linguistics, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Linguistics, Translation Studies
  • Marine Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
  • Mathematics, Mathematics Education
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Philosophy
  • Physics, B.A.
  • Physics, B.S.
  • Physics, Materials Science
  • Public Health, Community Health Education
  • Public Health, School Health Education
  • Public Relations
  • Recreation
  • Recreation Therapy
  • Religious Studies
  • Spanish
  • Spanish, Interdisciplinary
  • Theatre Arts
  • Theatre Arts, Performance-Acting
  • Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre-Scenery/Costume/Lighting Design
  • Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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Frequently Asked Questions:

Applicants can attend multiple community colleges; however, a student can only apply to one program and have one Transfer Success Pathway agreement.

If a student decides to change to another campus or program in the future, they must submit a request for release and allow time for the campus to review. Students can request to cancel their agreement at any time. However, the ability to select another campus or major is only during the enrollment period between August 1 and October 31, 2025.

 

If a student requests to be released from their original agreement, they can elect to do an agreement with another campus or program provided it is within the filing period for an agreement. If a student is deemed to be ineligible for the Transfer Success Pathway program by any campus, they will not be able to enter into any agreement with any other CSU campus and those students will not be able to utilize CSU Transfer Planner.

Once a student has entered into an agreement for one of ºÚÁÏÍø's program, unfortunately the program selection cannot be changed to another ºÚÁÏÍø program. 

Please be aware that not every degree program at ºÚÁÏÍø is eligible for the Transfer Success Pathway. If a program you are interested in is not listed in the "Available Degree Programs" section on this page, you are invited to apply through the standard application pathway for transfer students.

Learn more about Transfer Student Eligibility and Application Process.