Transfer to CSU

Use Transferology

Find course equivalencies instantly
Check how individual courses transfer
Good for students who have credits from multiple schools

See transfer guides

We’re building a library of transfer guides that map coursework from specific colleges to CSU degrees. City Colleges of Chicago available now. More coming soon!

Need help? See our Transferology FAQ below.

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Transfer Credit Policies

If you’re admitted to CSU and we receive your final official transcripts, we’ll automatically review and transfer your credits for free.

What courses will transfer?

We accept most college courses with a grade of C or higher from schools that are regionally accredited.
For general education classes, we’ll accept a grade of D or higher.
Students with international credits, even from regionally accredited institutions, must submit an evaluation of their transcripts from a NACES-approved organization to have those courses considered for transfer.

How many credits can I transfer?

Up to 66 credit hours from two-year colleges (like community colleges)
Up to 88 total credit hours from four-year colleges or universities
If you’re transferring from both two-year and four-year schools, we’ll accept a maximum of 88 total credits.

What do I need to send?

You’ll need to send an official transcript that shows the courses you’ve completed.

If mailing, it must come in a sealed envelope from your school.
If emailing, it must be sent directly from your school to CSU.

We can’t review or transfer your credits until we receive your official transcript.

Transferology FAQ

Transferology is an online tool that helps you see how your previous (or planned) college courses will transfer to CSU. Instead of guessing which credits will transfer, use Transferology to check your courses before you apply.

How does it work?

With Transferology, you can:

Search for your courses to see if they transfer to CSU
Compare course equivalencies from colleges across the country
Plan your transfer pathway before applying

Keep in mind that Transferology is an unofficial guide for course planning. It gives you a good idea of how your credits may transfer, but final decisions are made after you're admitted to CSU.

Once you're admitted, CSU will officially review your transcripts and apply your transfer credits toward your degree.

Will all my courses transfer?

It depends, but Transferology can give you a good idea.

Here’s how it works:

Create a Transferology account at transferology.com.
Add the courses you’ve taken (or plan to take) from your current or past schools.
Click “Search for Matches.”

You’ll see a list of schools (including Chicago State University) and how your courses may transfer. You’ll also see a % Match icon that shows how closely your courses line up with each school’s requirements.

The “Matches” tab shows courses that already have transfer equivalents.
The “Misses” tab shows courses that haven’t been evaluated yet.

These results are unofficial, but they’re a great way to start planning. Be sure to talk to your academic advisor or a transfer admissions counselor to confirm which courses will officially transfer.