• 23 CSU
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California Community Colleges
California State University
University of California
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• 112
Community
Colleges
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• 23 Campuses
• 450,000 students
• 47,000 faculty/staff
• 200
degree/certificate
programs
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o 60% of CSU graduates are California Community College
transfer students.
o CCC transfers have highest priority for admission than any
other group
o Lower division prep at a CCC is comparable to lower division
prep at a CSU
o Students who attend a community college will save a significant
amount of money on tuition and housing
o Community college transfer students who attain the Bachelor’s
degree are employed at the same rate as students who enrolled
in a 4-year college as a freshman
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o CSU SYSTEM
 One of the largest, most diverse systems of higher education in the world
 Offers Bachelor, Masters, Teaching Credentials and Pre-professional
preparation
 Emphasizes discipline/major knowledge and the practical application of
that knowledge
 Cost approx $6,500 (not including housing, books, supplies, misc)
 Mix of commuters and residential
 Accepts full-time and part-time students
 Offers evening courses
 Most campuses operate on a semester system
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1. Admission Requirements
2. GE Requirements
3. Major Preparation
4. Other campus
requirements that can be
completed at a community
college
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BA / BS Components
CCC
60
units
CSU
60
units
BA/BS
from
CSU
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 60 CSU transferable units
 2.0 minimum GPA (2.4 GPA for non-residents)
Golden Four completed with a “C” or better:
Written Communication
 Oral Communication
 Critical Thinking
 Transfer-level Mathematics

30 semester GE units
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California State University General
Education-Breadth (CSU GE-B)
Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
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CSU Major Preparation options
Pathway 1:
CCC
Major Prep
(as posted on ASSIST)
Pathway 2:
Associate Degree
for Transfer
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ASSIST
 Helps you find community college courses that are
transferable to a UC or CSU
 Lists all transfer majors offered at UC and CSU
 Lists courses that are articulated to specific majors
 Lists courses that satisfy GE requirements
ASSIST.ORG
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 TAA secures a place for a CA community college student at the campus specified in the
agreement, essentially guaranteeing admission to the CSU.
 Currently CSU Monterey Bay is the only campus offering a TAA program.
 Students must have completed 30 CSU transfer units at the time the contract is signed.
 Students must complete 60 CSU transfer units by the end of Spring prior to transfer
 Students must have, and maintain, a minimum 2.00 GPA
 Students must complete the 4 core GE classes by Spring prior to transfer
o
To apply for a TAA, visit the Transfer Center
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CSU Major Preparation options
Pathway 2 - Associate Degrees for Transfer
 A transfer pathway used for admission to one of the
23 California State Universities
 An option that allows students to complete an
Associate’s degree while satisfying lower division
general education and major requirements for
transfer at the same time.
 Prescribed pattern of courses for specific
majors (AA-T and AS-T)
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Benefits of the AA-T and AS-T
A California Community College student who earns
an AA-T or AS-T will benefit from the following:
 Know exactly what courses to take
 Earn an Associate Degree
 Guaranteed admission to a CSU
 Early admission decision
 Take only 60 units after transfer to get earn BA or BS
 Meet all lower division major prep at most of the CSU
campuses that offer a similar major
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AA-T/AS-T: Who is it for?
This kind of Associate Degree is most beneficial for
students who are:
Preparing for impacted CSU majors or campuses
Seeking an associate degree while preparing to
transfer
Preparing broadly for more than one CSU
Attending a college that does not have major
preparation for their intended CSU campus
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Components of AA-T / AS-T
To earn the AA-T/AS-T degree, students must meet the
following requirements:
IGETC
or
CSUGE
Major
Prep
courses
60 units
Note: Completing courses that satisfy CSU's U.S. History,
Constitution and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer is
highly recommended
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 Communication Studies
 English
 History
 Kinesiology
 Mathematics
 Psychology
 Sociology
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What if there is no AA-T / AS-T
for my major?
Follow Pathway 1: Prepare for transfer utilizing
major preparation articulation via ASSIST.ORG
OR
Find a community college that offers the major
(12 units required for residency)
Note: Majors being added regularly. Check in with
your counselor FREQUENTLY
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What if I don’t know my major?
Career Assessment at your Career Center
Shadowing
Talk to your professors and counselors
BUT, decide your major by the end of the
second semester/quarter at the latest!
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Important transfer terms
GE Certification
Articulated Courses
Transferable Courses
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GE Certification
 The certification of GE is the official notice verifying
that a transfer student has completed courses satisfying
lower-division general education requirements.
 The certification is separate from a student transcript.
 Students must complete the Certification Request Form.
 GE certification can include partial certification when
only a specific area is completed or full certification by
completing an entire pattern.
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When / How do I apply for
GE Certification?
 The request for certification of CSU GE or
IGETC is best done at the time you request final
transcripts be sent to the transfer school.
In your last semester before transfer to the CSU
or UC which admitted you
The form is available at _____
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“Transferable” vs. “Articulated” Courses
Transferable Courses
 Courses offered at a CCC that are baccalaureate level and
are accepted for credit at a 4-year university
 Check your college catalog
 Go to www.assist.org
Articulated Courses
 Courses that are transferable and satisfy specific major or GE
requirements at a 4-year university
Example:
 COUNS 007 – University Transfer Planning
 Not transferable but can be used for transfer elective credit
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CSU Application for
Admission Priority Filing Period
 Oct. 1-Nov. 30 for Fall
 Aug. 1-31 for Spring (dependent on budget:
check www.csumentor.edu)
 Impacted programs and many campuses
will close at the end of filing period
30
 The successful student today will be
planned, intentional, and organized.
 DO NOT MISS ANY DEADLINES, LEST
YOU SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES AND
BE LEFT OUT!
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Did you know?
? Majority of applicants who were
denied had errors on the application?
? 76% of students who were denied
one year never met with a counselor
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Planning is Crucial!
 See a counselor immediately to determine if this is the best path for you
 Consider taking a Career Planning course to explore major options
 See your counselor to develop an Educational Plan
 Utilize resources on campus
 Visit professors during office hours
 Pass all your classes (get best grade possible!)
 Check in with counselor and/or Transfer Center at least once each semester
 Attend your college Transfer Day/College Day event
 Attend Transfer related workshops
 Visit the Transfer Center after completion of 30 units
 Stay on top of your own transfer path
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Where To Get more
Transfer Information
o CSUMentor (csumentor.edu)
o College Source (collegesource.org) for catalogs
o Brain Track: http://www.braintrack.com/ for catalogs
o ASSIST (assist.org)
o General Counseling Department
o Transfer Center
o Transfer Degrees (www.SB1440.org)
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