New Transfer Student Information

Welcome to CSU Channel Islands!

If you have been admitted to CSUCI for the upcoming semester, please follow the guide for Admitted Transfer Students  on the Admissions website. Upon accepting your provisional offer of admission, you may register for the Academic Advising & Course Registration Session  and  Mandatory Orientation Session.

• Before Academic Advising & Course Registration

  Prepare for the session by...

  • Ensuring you are able to log-in to your MyCI Portal
  • Reviewing the Academic Advising & Course Registration video guides in the Fall 2025 Advising Resources for Transfer Students Canvas course
    • You can use this Degree Planning Sheet, to help you keep track of your requirements and plan out your courses
  • View Fall 2025 Schedule of Classes 
    • 2-year Academic Roadmaps
  • Add courses to your shopping cart for the Fall 2025 semester
    • Registration Guides, Tools and Tutorials

• During Academic Advising & Course Registration

  We will...

  • Review your Fall 2025 shopping cart
  • Provide you with course recommendations
  • Assist you with registering for your classes
  • Registration Information

• After Academic Advising & Course Registration

  Remember to...

  • Take part in Drop-In Advising if you have questions regarding your Fall schedule.
    • Drop-In Advising Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. & Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Attend Transfer Orientation

• Once the Semester Begins

  • Review Add and Drop Procedures
  • Schedule First Appointment with Academic Advising
  • Connect with your Faculty Advisor
  • Review last 2 years of the  4 Year College Success Plan
  • Check your Degree Planner