Planning to Transfer to a CSU?
Good News!
The state has simplified general education requirements so that they are the same for both CSU and UC. You now have one pathway that works for both university systems.
This is a change from the past, when the requirements for a CSU were slightly different than the requirements for a UC.
What do I need to know?
The new pathway is known as “Cal-GETC” and it replaces a pathway known as “IGETC.” You can find information about the Cal-GETC pathway, including a list of the courses you can take to satisfy each subject area, in the Delta College catalog:
- Cal-GETC: bit.ly/Delta-CalGETC
- Printable Cal-GETC degree planner: bit.ly/Delta-CalGETC-Print
This single pathway will make it easier to understand which courses you need, which may shorten the amount of time required to transfer!
When is this happening?
Cal-GETC took effect in Fall 2025. Students enrolling in Delta College for the first time in Fall 2025 should be following the new Cal-GETC pathway.
What if I was already following the old plan?
Don’t worry! If you were a student at Delta College prior to Fall 2025, you can still follow the old pathway. This is what’s known as “catalog rights.” It’s only fair that students who were previously enrolled at the College be able to finish a pathway they’ve already started.
You also have the option to switch to the new Cal-GETC pathway. If you’re uncertain whether it’s best to follow the old pathway or the new pathway, we recommend checking with a counselor.
General Resources for Planning Your Transfer
CSU Transferable Courses
Listing of all SJDC that transfer to the California State University
Assist.org
Official course transfer and articulation system for California’s public colleges and universities
CSU Mentor
Explore the California State University System
California State University online admission and transfer planner
Plan your transfer
The California State University CSU Systemwide information
Even more about the CSU system
CSU Campus Impaction Information
This link identifies campuses and programs that are impacted. An undergraduate major, program, or campus is designated as impacted when the number of applications received during the initial filing period exceeds the number of available spaces. Such majors, programs, or campuses are authorized to use supplementary admission criteria to screen applications.
On The Spot Admissions
Fast track for admission to CSU-Sacramento and CSU Stanislaus
CSU Campus Specific Information
A list of CSU Campuses with links to learn more.
If you are planning to transfer, you will benefit by meeting the admissions representative from the campus you wish to attend. The Delta College Transfer Center is located in DeRicco 219. A schedule is maintained in the window of the transfer center that lists the date(s) when the admissions representatives from the various campuses will be visiting Delta College. Representatives from CSU-Stanislaus, CSU-Sacramento, and UOP keep regular office hours on a continuing basis. Representatives from other campuses cycle through on an irregular basis.
Each year representatives from CSU-Stanislaus and CSU-Sacramento admit students on the spot in the Transfer Center. This means that you can make an appointment with the representative, taking your completed application for admission and a copy of your academic transcript to the appointment. At that time, the Representative will go over both, and if you are qualified, will admit you on the spot. The advantage of this is that you have had your application reviewed and accepted for admission and you do not need to apply in the usual fashion. This process eliminates the long, anxious wait that occurs between the time you file and when you are notified of your acceptance or denial.