Want to get into CSU after community college? This new California program could help

California State University is rolling out a transfer program that will ensure eligible first-time community college students secure a spot at a CSU campus — and applications open this summer.

The Transfer Success Pathways program was implemented to “address potential equity issues as a result to COVID-19,” and to improve transfer rates, according to a California State University’s news release.

Students who faced academic or financial hardships, and as a result were not able to attend a CSU in the 2023 school year, are encouraged to apply.

“The Transfer Success Pathway is the CSU’s promise and commitment to those who don’t take a direct route to a four-year degree, particularly those who face academic, geographic or financial barriers. We want you to know that the CSU counts you in, not out,” said April Grommo, CSU’s assistant vice chancellor of strategic enrollment management in a news release in March.

Who can apply?

Applications for the Transfer Success Pathways program will open on Aug. 1. Students who are first-time and first-year state community college students are eligible.

The program starts with eligible high school class of 2023 graduates. Here’s are the application requirements, according to the CSU website:

• Students who didn’t meet CSU requirements at high school graduation.
• Students who met CSU requirements, but didn’t attend a four-year university due to personal or financial reasons
• Students who met CSU requirements to their school of choice, but their application was redirected to another campus

How do I apply?

Applications for the Transfer Success Pathways program will become available on Aug. 1, according to the CSU site.

What are the benefits?

Student who are admitted into the Transfer Success Program, will gain access to CSU resources while at the community college level.

Below is the full list of advantages students receive with being enrolled in the program, according to the CSU website:

• Students will gain access to CSU representatives who will help you build your educational timeline so that you can achieve graduation within three years
• You will have access to a CSU transfer planner portal, which will launch this summer, where you’ll see your the progress you’re making
• You’ll get guaranteed admission with the CSU of your choice that you agree to attend

This story was originally published May 15, 2023 at 12:08 PM with the headline "Want to get into CSU after community college? This new California program could help."