California State University, Stanislaus

CSU Stanislaus Academics

California State University, Stanislaus requires at least 120 to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at CSU Stanislaus, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. CSU Stanislaus accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, CSU Stanislaus has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 57% of students who start college at CSU Stanislaus graduate within six years.

CSU Stanislaus offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: CSU Stanislaus may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At CSU Stanislaus?

CSU Stanislaus has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for CSU Stanislaus.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with CSU Stanislaus directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at CSU Stanislaus

When choosing a major, CSU Stanislaus students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at CSU Stanislaus.

Student Designed Majors

CSU Stanislaus allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

CSU Stanislaus does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at CSU Stanislaus

CSU Stanislaus offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

Frequently Asked Questions About California State University, Stanislaus

Does CSU Stanislaus Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ CSU Stanislaus does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does CSU Stanislaus Have An Online Program?

✅ CSU Stanislaus has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does CSU Stanislaus Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ CSU Stanislaus offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does CSU Stanislaus Have An Honors Program?

✅ CSU Stanislaus offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at CSU Stanislaus.

Does CSU Stanislaus Require Internships?

🟨 CSU Stanislaus does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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