Pasadena City College is among California’s 116 community colleges participating in California State University’s Transfer Success Pathway, a program designed to streamline the transfer process for students pursuing bachelor’s degrees.
The Transfer Success Pathway, first launched in 2023 and codified in state law the following year, operates across all 22 CSU campuses and guarantees eligible community college students admission to their chosen campus and degree program, contingent on meeting program requirements and transferring within three years. The dual admissions program coordinates support from both educational systems, with community colleges providing academic counseling, education planning, financial aid guidance and progress monitoring, while CSU campuses offer transfer advising, major preparation guidance, and access to campus resources. Students can apply for the program annually between August 1 and October 31 through the CSU Transfer Planner, an online platform allowing exploration of majors across the system.
According to CSU officials, the program addresses a significant challenge in higher education transfer rates. While most community college students express interest in transferring to four-year institutions, approximately one in five who intend to transfer do so within four years of initial enrollment. The Transfer Success Pathway was created partly to help CSU identify and support transfer-intending students earlier in their academic journeys, enabling more timely guidance and support that was previously unavailable until later stages of enrollment.
Since its establishment in 2023, more than 7,800 California community college students have signed Transfer Success Pathway agreements. The program builds on California’s existing Associate Degree for Transfer program and aims to increase transfer numbers while creating more flexible pathways that accommodate students’ work and personal responsibilities. Officials note the program can be particularly valuable for first-generation students navigating unfamiliar transfer processes, as it provides early assurance of admission and removes barriers that often prevent students from completing transfer pathways.
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