Tom Golbetz
Transfer Center Director
Susie Tong
Transfer Advisor
Lower Division vs. Upper Division
 Lower Division Transfer
• Transfer as a freshman or sophomore student
(less than 60 transferable units)
• Requires high school transcripts
• Requires SAT or ACT
• Limited availability at UC and CSU campuses
To qualify, you must have been
eligible for admittance after
high school graduation.
Lower Division vs. Upper Division
 Upper Division Transfer
• Transfer as a junior
(more than 60 transferable units)
• DOES NOT require high school transcripts
• DOES NOT require SAT or ACT
Community College upper division
transfer students receive priority for
admission!
60 Unit Breakdown
Major
Preparation
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General
Education
37-39 units
Electives
Any UC or CSU transferable course
Requirements for Transferring
 Minimum Requirements for a CSU
• 60 transferable units
• 2.0 GPA *
• Completion of certain required courses
(specific GE and major prep courses)
 Minimum Requirements for a UC
• 60 transferable units
• 2.4 GPA *
• Completion of certain required courses
(specific GE and major prep courses)
* Higher GPA is required for impacted majors & campuses.
Requirements for Transferring
 Minimum Requirements for a Private Institution
• 12-24 transferable units (depending upon the school)
• 2.0 – 3.8 GPA
• Course requirements will vary
• Go to the college’s website for more information
• Click on
• Undergraduate Admissions
• Transfer Requirements
Transfer Admission Guarantees
 A formal written contract that outlines the courses you must complete &
GPA you must earn before transferring.
 Must earn 30 transferable units to qualify for TAG
 Submit TAG in September for UC
 Submit TAG in October/November for CSU
All UC Campuses (2.8 – 3.5 GPA)
CSU Campuses (2.0 GPA)
(except UC Berkeley & UCLA)
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
UC San Diego (ending fall 2014)
CSU Monterey Bay
ADT: Associate Degree for Transfer
 60 units with a minimum 2.0 GPA
 Major coursework
 CSU GE or IGETC
 No extra WVC requirements for an AA/AS needed
 Guaranteed admission to a CSU campus
 Priority Admission to impacted majors and campuses
Administration
of Justice
Early Childhood
Education
Political Science
Anthropology
English
Psychology
Art History
History
Sociology
Communications
Math
Studio Arts
Theatre Arts
Transfer Center Services
• Research Colleges & Universities
• Meet with College Representatives
• Attend Informative Transfer Workshops
• Receive assistance with college application process
• College Fairs (Wednesday, September 18th)
• Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAGs)
• Transfer Handouts
Personal Tips
• Meet with a counselor to develop an Educational Plan
• Be aware of application deadlines (they are set in
stone!)
• Meet with your professors
• Visit colleges/universities
• Take English and Math as soon as possible
• Counseling classes (Couns 5, 12 &/or 90)
• Apply to multiply colleges/universities!
Prize
 When do you submit your TAG for UC?
Prize
 What date is Transfer Day?
Questions
Transfer Center
Tom Golbetz
Transfer Center Director
Susie Tong
Transfer Advisor
For counseling appointments
408-741-2009