You are now one step closer to earning your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology! This page will provide you the details you need to complete the admissions process.
To apply, just follow these four easy steps:
Step 1
Learn about the BA Psychology program at CSU Channel Islands and your eligibility.
Step 2
Apply to CSU Channel Islands through Cal State Apply. For help check out our Cal State Apply application video guide.
Step 3
Submit documents, including transcripts from all institutions you have attended. For specifics, please see below.
Step 4
Submit Intent to Enroll to secure your seat in the program.
You will be notified of your admissions status by email. If you are accepted, and once you submit all of your documents, you will receive an Intent to Enroll form. Please complete the Intent to Enroll form by the deadline to secure your seat in the program. Students will be admitted on first come, first serve basis dependent upon complete application and submission of all required documents/transcripts.
Application Periods
We admit junior-level transfer students once per year for the Fall term on a first come, first serve basis.
- Fall 2025: October 1 - March 1
Admission Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable coursework
- Applicants with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher: your GPA is calculated using all your transfer units attempted
- Be in good standing at last institution attended
- Complete "Golden Four" General Education Courses with a grade of C- or better
- A1: Oral Communication
- A2: Written Communication
- A3: Critical Thinking
- B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
- Complete Psychology major prerequisites with a grade of C or better
- Introduction to Psychology
- Statistics
- Developmental Psychology
Required Documentation
The following documentation is required and must be submitted by June 15th:
- One set of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- One set of official AP scores from College Board if applicable.
Note: Priority is given to applicants on a first come, first serve basis, in which priority is given to those who have submitted an application and transcripts for evaluation for admission.
How to Turn In Transcripts
Electronic
Electronic transcripts are preferred. You can request official electronic transcripts from your community college/university directly. If your school's transcript ordering system asks for a recipient name and email, please indicate CSU Channel Islands and ext@csuci.edu. We will not accept transcripts emailed to our Admissions office from the student.
By Mail
CSU Channel Islands
Sage Hall Attn: Admissions
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Program Summary
- Degree Completion: 50 units
- Previously completed transfer courses: 70+ units
- Degree Total: 120+ units
- Core Courses: 28 units
- Electives: 13 units
- General Education: 9 units*
*Required upper division general education courses, taken in residence