First-Time First Year (FTFY)
A First-Time First Year applicant is any student applying directly from secondary school (high school) who has earned no college or university credit.
FTFY Applying with academic course work from outside the U.S. should:
Complete a high/secondary school curriculum which totals 12 years of primary-secondary education, and earn a graduation diploma or certificate
Complete high school curriculum with above satisfactory grades or marks which equals a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) on the 4.0 grading scale
Submit official high school transcript (academic record), showing all courses with grades or marks, and graduation diploma or certificate. Official transcript must be in the original language of issue. Submit certified English translations for non-English documents
English requirements
Submit official verification of English proficiency except where English is the applicant's native language and has attended for at least three years’ full time at an institution where English was the principal language of instruction
TOEFL score report with at least a minimum of 61 iBT. or
IELTS score report with at least a minimum of 6.0
Completion of GE Area A2 (Written Communication) with a grade of C- or better
Successful completion of Advanced Level - Sonoma State American Language Institute /Conditional Admission available
Successful completion of English Intensive Program - English Language School (ELS) Level 112 Certificate
Successful completion of Level 6 - UCLA Extension American Language Center
Successful completion of Level 5 - USC International Academy
The California State University (CSU) has temporarily suspended the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses for the 2021-2022 academic year. This temporary change of admission eligibility applies only for the Fall 2021, Winter 2022 and Spring 2022 admission cycles.
The "a-g" score is a calculation now based upon your High School Grade Point Average and your Multi Factor score.
The High School Grade Point Average is based on courses taken during 10th through 12th grades which are "college preparatory." Honors or Advanced Placement (AP) courses taken in 11th and 12th grades with grades of C or higher are awarded an extra grade point.
If you are a Non resident applying to a non-impacted major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, you meet the eligibility requirements for Admissions.
If you are a Non Resident applying to an impacted major that requires minimum Multi Factor Score, your application will be subject to Multi Factor score. (If you do not meet impacted major criteria, you will be considered for an alternate major).
If you are a Non Resident and Graduate of a non-California High School with a GPA between 2.50 and 2.99, you will be ranked by using the score as indicated on the Multi Factor scoring chart.
The Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences, under the Geology curriculum, provides students with an in depth learning experience for students searching for careers in geoscience, local and state scientific and regulatory agencies, K-12 science teaching, attending law school, or (for example) being a park ranger or working in a field other than pure geology.
The Earth Science B.A. is designed to provide students with a firm foundation in the geological sciences. A diversity of elective courses allow students interested in related fields to build a supplementary minor. It provides a clear path to graduation and is ideal for students pursuing careers in earth science education, state agencies, environmental geology, and hydrogeology.
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Freshman Year: 30 Units
Fall Semester (16 Units)
Major Core I *
GE
Spring Semester (14 Units)
MATH 107 Unit(s): 4 *
CHEM 110 - Introductory General Chemistry Unit(s): 3
GE
Sophomore Year: 30 Units
Fall Semester (15 Units)
GEOL 303 Unit(s): 4 **
GEOL 304 Unit(s): 1
GEOL Electives
GE
Spring Semester (15 Units)
Major Core II
PHYS 100 - Descriptive Physics Unit(s): 3
PHYS 102 - Descriptive Physics Laboratory Unit(s): 1
GE
Junior Year: 29 Units
Fall Semester (13 Units)
Major Core II
GEOL Electives
Upper Division GE
Spring Semester (16 Units)
GEOL Electives
Upper Division GE
GE
Senior Year: 31 Units
Fall Semester (16 Units)
GEOL Electives
GE
Spring Semester (15 Units)
GEOL Elective
Upper Division GE
GE
General Electives
Total Semester Units: 120
Fulfills GE B4 requirement
** Fulfills upper division and GE B3 requirement
Sample Two-Year Program for Transfer Students
Earth Science, B.A.
Junior Year: 30 Units
Fall Semester (15 Units)
GEOL 303 Unit(s): 4 **
GEOL 304 Unit(s): 1
GEOL Electives
CHEM 110 - Introductory General Chemistry Unit(s): 3
Spring Semester (15 Units)
Major Core II
GEOL Elective
MATH 165 - Elementary Applied Statistics Unit(s): 4 *
GE
Senior Year: 32 Units
Fall Semester (16 Units)
Major Core II
GEOL Electives
Upper Division GE
Spring Semester (16 Units)
GEOL Electives
Upper Division GE
Total Units: 62
