Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Transfer students may apply for Scholarships. Email the Office of Student Financial Aid at faschol@sfsu.edu. For Financial Aid complete a FAFSA. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 415-338-7000 or finaid@sfsu.edu.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  The minimum GPA requirement is 2.0 (2.4 for non-residents) or better in all transferable courses. Non-local area residents may be held to a higher GPA standard.
• Official Transcripts:
  Send official transcripts to SF State as soon as possible from all colleges you've attended, even if no coursework was completed.
• SAT Scores:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Essay:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Application Fee:
  Yes, a $55 nonrefundable fee must be submitted with the application.
• Interview:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Other Requirements:
  Applicants must have completed at least 30 semester units (45 quarter units) of lower-division General Education (GE) courses with a grade of C or better. Some programs require additional admissions criteria and have specific application deadlines.
• Apply Here:
  www.csumentor.edu

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  In general, credit may be granted for courses where a grade of at least a D has been earned.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Minimum credits - 60 credits. Maximum credits from a two-year institution - 70 credits. You must complete 30 semester units of the 120 required at SF State to earn a bachelor's degree.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  SFSU Transfer Policy.pdf