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The voicemail system at De Anza is currently being repaired. Please use e-mail to contact the person you wish to reach. The format is lastnamefirstname@deanza.edu. California State University Major Preparation What is CSU Major Preparation? In addition to completing the admission requirements for the CSU, it is essential that you complete the Freshman and Sophomore requirements in your major. Many majors will not accept you if you have not completed these courses which prepare you to be a true "junior level transfer". Major Preparation is particularly critical for the sciences and engineering majors, and highly selective majors and campuses. Where can I find the lower division requirements for my Major? These major agreements can be accessed at www.assist.org. If a CSU or major is not available at this web site, work with an advisor at De Anza or at the university to choose courses which fulfill your lower division major requirements. In addition, lower division requirements in the major are listed in the CSU catalogs at www.collegesource.org* *This web site is accessible through De Anza’s Learning Center and many other computers on campus. If accessing from home or busines you have a free trial option, but then subscription required. May also be accessible from computers at other educational institutions and libraries. Most CSUs post their catalogs on their campus web sites also. What is ASSIST? ASSIST is the official California state repository of articulation of courses among public post secondary educational institutions.  ASSIST includes articulation (equivalencies) for majors, general education and course-to-course. ASSIST ASSIST Directions Which CSU campuses offer my major? Go to: Student-Campus Matching Assistant or Explore Majors What should I do if I am not sure of my major? Start researching major/career options immediately. Do not procrastinate. Register for a CLP 70 Self Assessment or CLP 75 College Major and Career Options (may enroll in either CLP 70 or 75, but not both for credit) or HUMA 20 Life Skills for Higher Education Enroll in courses of interest that fulfill general education (G.E.) requirements. Talk to instructors about their fields of study. Visit the Transfer and Career Centers to make use of resources (college catalog, Eureka, self assessment tools, etc.). Explore universities/majors by visiting CSU web sites-click on name of campus Meet with a Counselor in the Counseling Center or Career Center to discuss your choice of major Choose a program that interests you (usually that means that you are good at it!) Can I transfer to the CSU with an undeclared major? Most CSU campuses allow you to apply as an "undeclared" major if you are not sure about the career path you want to follow. However, as the admissions process becomes more competitive, it would definitely be to your advantage to decide on a major as soon as possible and complete the lower division requirements in your major before transfer . Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California Maritime Academy and Channel Islands require applicants to choose a major and will not accept students who do not declare a major. What is an impacted major or program? When more applications are received in the initial filing period (Usually Oct 1-Nov 30 for the following fall) from CSU eligible applicants than can be accommodated by the campus. If you are interested in an impacted major, you must apply during the initial filing period. You will be subject to supplementary admission criteria. Which CSU campuses have impacted majors? These are the CSU Impacted Majors and Programs Where can I find more information regarding transfer to the CSU? www.csumentor.edu CSU Academic Support Web Site CSU Campus Web Sites (click on name of university) CSU Campus Admission Offices www.californiacolleges.edu   Caution: The final responsibility for a successful transfer program rests with the student. Resources online and at De Anza College are designed to assist you in getting as accurate information as possible. This information changes frequently, however, and can impact your admission to the university. It is highly advised that you meet periodically with advisors at both De Anza College and at the prospective university to confirm your choice of classes and develop an educational plan.

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