California State University, Sacramento

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

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. CSU Sacramento accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, CSU Sacramento has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 56% of students who start college at CSU Sacramento finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

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

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

What Classes Will I Take At CSU Sacramento?

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

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at CSU Sacramento

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

Student Designed Majors

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

Double Majoring at CSU Sacramento

CSU Sacramento 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: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California State University, Sacramento

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Does CSU Sacramento Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ CSU Sacramento offers 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 Sacramento Have An Online Program?

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

Does CSU Sacramento Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ CSU Sacramento 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 Sacramento Have An Honors Program?

✅ CSU Sacramento offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does CSU Sacramento Require Internships?

❌ CSU Sacramento studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About California State University, Sacramento

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California State University, Sacramento Library

The main library on campus is the California State University, Sacramento Library.

Dual Degree Programs at CSU Sacramento

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

CSU Sacramento does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does CSU Sacramento have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

CSU Sacramento has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at CSU Sacramento include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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