Configuration Portal Quick Start Guide

You can use this field to optionally pull forward your program image and description from the CAS Configuration Portal and then update it as needed in the CSU Transfer Planner Configuration Portal.

To do this, go to the CAS Configuration Portal and find your CSU Unique ID. Then, return to the CSU Transfer Planner Configuration Portal and enter this ID in the Primary CSU Unique ID field under Program Details.

If you have a new program, be sure to create your program in the CAS Configuration Portal prelaunch environment first before you configure it in the CSU Transfer Planner Configuration Portal.

CSU Transfer Planner only includes programs that are in ASSIST, while the Cal State Apply application can include any program.

For example, CSU Transfer Planner and ASSIST may only have one business program (e.g., Business – Accountancy), while Cal State Apply may have more programs for each concentration (e.g., Business – Accountancy, Business – Finance, etc.). In this example, you should confirm that the:

• Primary CSU Unique ID field has the CSU Unique ID for Business – Accountancy (i.e., the program that is in ASSIST, CSU Transfer Planner, and Cal State Apply).
• Additional CSU Unique ID field has the CSU Unique IDs for Business – Finance and other concentration programs (i.e., programs that only exist in Cal State Apply).

Why does this matter?

Eventually, a new feature will be available that allows students to use their CSU Transfer Planner account information to pre-populate parts of the Cal State Apply application. When applicants select programs in the Cal State Apply application, they will see any programs they are following in CSU Transfer Planner and, if applicable, the program from their TSP agreement.

If you match Cal State Apply programs that don't exist in CSU Transfer Planner or ASSIST using this Additional CSU Unique ID field, then the applicant will see these programs in their Cal State Apply pre-populated program selections.

This is a student's first look at your program- and university-specific information. Be sure to include information such as:

• Welcome/"thank you for your interest" message
• Campus and program information
• Degree completion information
• Career information
• Program admission requirements, such as:
  • Previously-earned degrees
  • Needed experience
  • State restrictions
  • Deadline requirements
  • Supplemental applications or fees, if applicable
• Instructions on how to be a successful transfer student
• Link to the program website. Make sure that all pertinent information included on your website is also included in the Program Details. This makes it easier for students to find the information they need in one place.
• If your program is open for TSP students, you must include the following statement. Additionally, include resources available to TSP students.
  • TSP Student Details: students who enter into a Transfer Success Pathway agreement and meet the requirements within 3 years are guaranteed admission to the program at the CSU in which they have the agreement. The TSP enrollment period is open from August 1 to September 30, 2024. Once it closes, you can still follow this program.

While the CSU minimum GPA is 2.0 for transfer students, you can list your program's preferred GPA here.

If you have different GPA requirements for local versus non-local schools, then enter the less restrictive requirements in this field (these typically coincide with the local school requirements).

While the CSU minimum GPA is 2.0 for transfer students, you can list your program's preferred GPA here.

If you have different GPA requirements for local versus non-local schools, then enter the less restrictive requirements in this field ;(these typically coincide with the local school requirements).

While the CSU minimum grade is C- for transfer students, you can list your program's preferred grade here.

If you have different coursework requirements for local versus non-local schools, then enter the less restrictive requirements in this field (these typically coincide with the local school requirements).

You must clearly state any local versus non-local requirements, including how a student can determine if they're local. Additionally, we recommend including required or recommended major preparation coursework, as well as impacted campus information. Here's an example:

• 2.7 Local and 3.0 Non-Local Transferable GPA
• Recommended major preparation courses:
  • ACCT 2100 – Principles of Financial Accounting
  • ACCT 2110 – Principles of Managerial Accounting
  • ECON 2010 – Principles of Economics I: Microeconomics
  • ECON 2020 – Principles of Economics II: Macroeconomics
• CSU University has designated this program as impacted, meaning it receives more applications from qualified applicants than it can accommodate. Therefore, this campus is authorized to use supplemental admission criteria. 
  • TSP Requirements:
    • GPA – 3.5
    • Coursework – Recommended or Required
• Visit CSU University for more information on admission requirements and criteria.