What is the CSU Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) program?
The
CSU Transfer Success Pathway program offers eligible students guaranteed admission to one of 23 universities within the California State University (CSU) system. As a transfer success pathway student, you will have access to personalized support as you make the transition from community college to a CSU within three years. You can receive personalized guidance from CSU representatives and invitations to events at your chosen university.
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in the TSP program, students must:
- be a first-time freshman who:
- was not eligible to attend a CSU at the time they graduated high school, or
- did not attend a CSU because of financial or personal reasons
- have graduated high school in 2025, or
- have graduated high school in 2024
and did not receive any college credit after high school graduation.
Benefits for Students
- Guaranteed admission to their CSU campus and program, provided that students meet the program requirements outlined in the agreement within three years
- Follow up by a CSU representative to ensure that students are on the right track for transfer
- Invitations to specific CSU transfer events
TSP Requirements
- Complete transfer requirements within three years
- Specify the university and major at the time you enter the agreement
- Meet the transfer requirements set by the university, including:
- transferable GPA.
- major prerequisites.
- major prerequisites GPA.
To Participate
- Complete the dual admission eligibility questionnaire via the
CSU Transfer Planner between August 1 through October 31
- Review agreement requirements
- Select and confirm agreement
- Provide community college information
Deadline to apply is October 31, 2025.
updated 06 16 2025
