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Transfer Students

We’re honored that you’re considering California Aeronautical University as your next step towards a career in aviation.

Whether you’re transitioning from a community college, another university, or from the military, CAU offers a personalized pathway to help make transferring simple and seamless.

We are thrilled to welcome you to one of our campus locations, where your career journey will truly take off!

    Who is Cleared for Transfer?

    To be considered a transfer student when you apply to California Aeronautical University, you must have logged 12 or more academic units from a college or university and have graduated high school.

    If you haven’t reached 12 academic units yet, you can still apply as a first-time freshman and provide us with your transcripts for credit evaluation.

    Transfer Student Requirements

    • High school diploma or GED
    • 12 or more transferrable semester units
    • Overall GPA of 2.0 or higher
    • Completed a course in written communication
    • Completed a course in mathematics or quantitative reasoning

    Transfer Student Program Enrollment

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    Contact Transfer Center

    Call CAU
    661-535-1256 Ext 1848

    Email CAU
    [email protected]

    Why California Aeronautical University? 

    As a CAU student, all transfers enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics program can take advantage of the fast-track benefits offered by California Aeronautical University. 

    R-ATP Program 

    • 500 Hour Time-Savings
      CAU is Part 141 approved, which means CAU has met strict federal regulations regarding its structured flight training curriculum, training facility, and flight instructors. Part 141 approval also provides benefits to students who earn a bachelor’s degree. Eligible CAU students can qualify for a restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) certification and only need 1,000 hours for the flight hour requirement. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree typically need 1,500 hours for their ATP. That's a savings of 500 flight hours. 
    • Fly for Airlines at 21
      By earning a bachelor’s degree from CAU, eligible students can qualify to fly for the airlines at only 21 years old. Without a degree, candidates must wait until they're 23 years old. 

    Aviation Career-Focused 

    • Networking
      Through the University’s strong partnerships with airlines, influential aviation organizations, and leaders in the aviation community, CAU graduates become a part of a larger aviation network and reap the benefits of these relationships. Aviation employers frequently visit CAU campuses to discuss job opportunities at their organizations, providing invaluable networking opportunities to our students. 
    • Direct Path to Airlines
      CAU has partnered directly with major and regional airlines to create opportunities for their graduates. Most partnerships provide a direct pathway into the airline’s cadet program and may also provide access to tuition reimbursement programs. Often, students may even receive conditional job offers before they graduate. 

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