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Transfer Success Pathway

Your Guaranteed Path to CSUSB!

Planning to start your college journey at a California Community College? The Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) offers a guaranteed admissions opportunity to Cal State San Bernardino for eligible first-time, first-year students. This CSU-wide program is designed to make transferring easier, more affordable, and more predictable—especially for students facing financial, academic, or personal challenges that may have delayed their path to a four-year university.

By signing a TSP agreement with CSUSB, you’ll secure your spot in your degree program—up to three years in advance.

TSP at CSUSB

Why Choose the Transfer Success Pathway?

As a TSP participant at CSUSB, you'll benefit from:

  • Guaranteed Admission to your selected CSUSB major (upon meeting all requirements)
  • Personalized support from a CSUSB transfer advisor to help you stay on track
  • Access to the CSU Transfer Planner Portal to monitor your progress and plan your coursework
  • Invitations to CSUSB events and early engagement opportunities with your future campus

This program reflects CSUSB’s commitment to social mobility, affordability, and ensuring students have every opportunity to thrive.

Who Is Eligible?

To participate in the Transfer Success Pathway, you must:

  • Graduate high school in 2025 (or earn your GED) and not have taken any college credit courses after graduation
  • Be enrolling in a California Community College for the first time in fall 2025
  • Meet one of the following:
    • Were not eligible for CSU admission at the time of high school graduation
    • Were eligible but did not enroll due to financial or personal reasons
    • Were redirected in the CSU application process and did not attend a CSU

Note: You may attend multiple community colleges, but you can only have one TSP agreement with one CSU campus.

How to Apply

The application period runs August 1 to November 30, 2025. You’ll complete your agreement using the CSU Transfer Planner. This tool helps you confirm eligibility, explore campuses, and select your major.

Planning Ahead?

If you’re currently a rising high school senior and want to be notified when the application opens, submit your information here.

Eligible Degree Programs at CSUSB

Cal State San Bernardino offers TSP pathways in a wide range of in-demand fields. Here’s a list of participating programs:

  • Business & Economics: Administration (multiple concentrations), Economics (Applied, General, Mathematical), Information Systems & Technology, Health Services Administration
  • STEM Fields: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Environmental Health Science, Mathematics, Physics, Geology
  • Arts & Humanities: Art (Studio Art, Art Education, Visual Studies, BFA), Art History, Communication, English, French, Spanish, Theatre Arts, Music, Philosophy
  • Social Sciences: Anthropology, Global Studies, History (General, Pre-Credential), Political Science, Public History, Social Sciences, Sociology
  • Interdisciplinary Studies & More: Child Development, Design Studies, Liberal Studies, Public Health, Nutritional Science and Dietetics, Environmental Studies, Intelligence and Crime Analysis (multiple concentrations)

Important: Some impacted majors are not available through TSP at CSUSB. These include:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Criminal Justice
  • Kinesiology – Allied Health Professions Concentration

 

Full List of Participating TSP Programs

Administration, B.A. - Business Analytics Concentration

Administration, B.A. - Hospitality Management Concentration

Administration, B.A. - Information Security Concentration

Administration, B.A. - Information Systems and Technology Concentration

Administration, B.A. (Multiple Concentrations

Anthropology, B.A.

Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture, B.A.

Art, B.A. - Art Education Concentration

Art, B.A. - Studio Art Concentration

Art, B.A. - Visual Studies Concentration

Art, B.F.A. - Studio Art Concentration

Art History and Global Cultures, B.A.

Art History, B.A.

Bioinformatics, B.S.

Biology, B.S.

Chemistry, B.A. - Biochemistry Concentration

Chemistry, B.A. - Chemistry Concentration

Chemistry, B.S. - Biochemistry Concentration

Chemistry, B.S. - Chemistry Concentration

Child Development, B.A. - Child and Adolescent Development Concentration

Child Development, B.A. - Early Childhood Development Concentration

Communication, B.A. - Media Studies Concentration

Communication, B.A. - Relational and Organizational Communication Concentration

Communication, B.A. - Strategic Communication Concentration

Computer Engineering, B.S.

Computer Science, B.S.

Computer Systems, B.A.

Design, B.F.A.

Design Studies, B.A.

Economics, B.A. - Applied Economics Concentration

Economics, B.A. - General Economics Concentration

Economics, B.A. - Mathematical Economics Concentration

English, B.A.

Environmental Health Science, B.S.

Environmental Studies, B.A. - Environmental Sustainability Concentration

Environmental Studies, B.A. - Environmental Systems Concentration

French, B.A.

Geography, B.A.

Geology, B.A. - Field and Applied Geology Concentration

Geology, B.A. - General Geology Concentration

Geology, B.S. - Environmental Geology Concentration

Geology, B.S. - General Geology Concentration

Global Studies, B.A.

Health Services Administration, B.S.

History, B.A. - General Concentration

History, B.A. - Pre-Credential Concentration

Information Systems and Technology, B.S.

Intelligence and Crime Analysis, B.S. - Cyber Security Concentration

Intelligence and Crime Analysis, B.S. - Geographic Information Systems Concentration

Intelligence and Crime Analysis, B.S. - Homeland Security Concentration

Kinesiology, B.S. - Exercise Science Concentration

Kinesiology, B.S. - Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education Concentration

Liberal Studies, B.A.

Mathematics, B.A.

Mathematics, B.S. - Applied Mathematics Concentration

Mathematics, B.S. - General Mathematics Concentration

Mathematics, B.S. - Teaching Mathematics Concentration

Music, B.A.

Nutritional Science and Dietetics, B.S.

Philosophy, B.A.

Physics, B.A.

Physics, B.S.

Political Economy, B.A.

Political Science, B.A.

Public Health, B.S.

Public History, B.A.

Social Sciences, B.A.

Sociology, B.A.

Spanish, B.A.

Studio Art Studies, B.A.

Theatre Arts, 

Visual Art Studies, B.A.

 

***Impacted majors: Criminal Justice, Kinesiology - Allied Health Professions Concentration, Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work are NOT qualifying programs that are able to participate in the Transfer Success Pathways Program***

 

Program Requirements

To maintain your guaranteed admission through TSP, you’ll need to:

  • Complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) or a defined transfer pathway within three years
  • Meet all program-specific academic requirements
  • Stay in communication with your CSUSB transfer counselor

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

Can I have more than one TSP agreement? 

No. Students may only have one agreement with one CSU campus and one major.

Can I switch to another CSU later?
Yes, but only during the August 1–November 30 application period. You’ll need to cancel your agreement and reapply during that timeframe.

What if I'm not eligible at one campus—can I try another?
No. If you are determined to be ineligible by any CSU campus, you cannot enter a TSP agreement with another CSU.

Get Support at Every Step

Our dedicated outreach counselors are here to help you navigate your transfer journey. Use the Meet the Team tool to find your assigned counselor based on the community college you plan to attend.

Meet your transfer counselor →

Start Your Transfer Success Journey

With guaranteed admission, personalized support, and a clear path to your bachelor’s degree, CSUSB's Transfer Success Pathway is a smart choice for students who are ready to start at a community college and finish strong at a four-year university.

Secure your future at Cal State San Bernardino.

Start Your Transfer Success Pathway Agreement