Welcome, Lower-Division Transfer Applicants!
If you've graduated from a high school and completed fewer than 60 semester (90 quarter) transferable units at an institution outside the United States or an accredited U.S. college or university, you are considered a lower-division transfer applicant.
We're excited to help you take the next step toward CSUSB. Explore the requirements and resources below to prepare for your transfer.
Instant Admit Days for International Transfer Students
Currently attending a college in the United States? Join us for an Instant Admit Day at participating U.S. community colleges!
During this transfer event, we'll review your coursework to determine your eligibility for Spring or Fall 2027 admission. Qualified students may receive a Coyote Pass, providing pre-approval for admission to CSUSB.
Explore Instant Admit Days-Spring Transfer
Explore Instant Admit Days-Fall Transfer
Lower-Division Transfer Applicants from an Institution Outside the United States
If you currently attend or previously attended a college or university outside the United States and have completed fewer than 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units), review the requirements below to prepare your application to CSUSB.
Be prepared to:
- Meet the academic requirements for first-year applicants
- Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
- Meet the academic requirements listed below
- Meet CSUSB's English language proficiency requirement
- Provide English translations of documents not issued in English
- Submit an international application through Cal State Apply
- Provide proof of financial support
- Provide a copy of your passport
Be sure to review the Application & Document Deadlines for your intended term.
Academic Requirements
- Minimum 2.0 overall college/university GPA
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Official academic documents must be submitted directly by your school or provided in an official sealed envelope.
English Language Proficiency
International applicants must meet CSUSB's English language proficiency requirement through an approved English language exam or successful completion of Level 3 of the CSUSB English Language Program.
Explore the options below to learn more.
Lower-Division Transfer Applicants from a United States College or University
If you currently attend or previously attended a college or university in the United States and have completed fewer than 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units), review the requirements below to prepare your application to CSUSB.
Be prepared to:
- Meet the academic requirements for first-year applicants
- Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
- Meet the academic requirements listed below
- Meet CSUSB's English language proficiency requirement
- Submit an international application through Cal State Apply
- Provide proof of financial support
- Provide a copy of your passport
Be sure to review the Application & Document Deadlines for your intended term.
Academic Requirements
- Minimum 2.0 overall college/university GPA
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Official academic documents must be submitted directly by your school or provided in an official sealed envelope.
English Language Proficiency
If you've completed an equivalent English Composition course with a grade of C- or better, you meet CSUSB's English language proficiency requirement. You may also meet the requirement through an approved English language exam or successful completion of Level 3 of the CSUSB English Language Program.
Explore the options below to learn more.