What You Need To Know
Presented by the SBCC Counseling Faculty
What is a Transfer Student?
A student who has graduated from high school and
has completed a regular session at a college or
University is considered a transfer student. This
does not include the summer following H.S.
graduation.
Transfer Options?
University of California System (UC)
California State University System (CSU)
Independent/Private Institutions
Out-of-State
SBCC
What are the
steps to follow?
4- YEAR
INSTITUTION
 Complete the freshman and sophomore university graduation
requirements at SBCC:
 General Education
 Lower division preparation for major
 Elective Units
and transfer as a junior
 This may take 2-3 years depending on the following:
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Placement in math and English
Total units taken each semester
Grades earned
Completion of lower division preparation for major courses
Extra curricular actives: job, athletics, clubs
What is required to Transfer?
There are two requirements:
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Complete and Meet Minimum Admission
Requirements
 2.
Complete and Meet University Selection
Criteria Specifics
Minimum UC transfer
eligibility
60 semester/90 quarter UC
transferable units
At least 2.4 GPA for CA residents
(2.8 GPA for nonresidents)
Being competitivebeyond the minimum
Units
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60 units by end of spring for fall admission
GPA
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For most UC’s except Berkeley & UCLA the
recommended GPA is at least a 3.2
Seven course pattern earning a C
grade or better in each:
Two courses in English composition
One course in mathematics, such as college
algebra, statistics, or pre-calculus
Four courses from among at least two of the
following three areas:
 Arts and humanities
 Behavioral and social sciences
 Biological and physical sciences
Major Preparation:
 Complete lower division preparation and
IGETC (if appropriate) prior to transfer
What Constitutes 60 Units For Transfer?
General Education*
35 - 40 units
Preparation for Major
15 units (avg.)
Exception: Engineering & Science Majors (higher)
•PD 100
•PD 110
•Art Studio
•Music
•TA
•Photo
•F. Lang
•PE
Electives
5-10 units
*Engineering and Science majors are
encouraged to concentrate on completing
major preparation and not GE
UC/CSU will accept up to 70
Transferable Units
Minimum CSU
Transfer Eligibility
60 semester/90 quarter CSU
transferable units
Being competitivebeyond the minimum
Units
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At least 2.0 GPA for CA residents (2.4 GPA
for nonresidents)
Most CSU’s require units to be
completed by the end of spring for fall
admission
“Golden Four” courses earning a C
grade or better in each:
Two courses in English composition
One course in mathematics, such as college
algebra, statistics, or pre-calculus
One course in communications
 Communication 121 – Interpersonal
 Communication 131 – Public Speaking
 Communication 141 – Small Group
 Communication 161 - Business & Professional*
*not UC transferable
Major Preparation:
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Most selective CSU’s (Cal Poly SLO,
Long Beach, and San Diego) require that
major preparation and CSU GE Breadth
or IGETC be completed prior to transfer.
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Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s)
What Constitutes 60 Units For Transfer?
General Education*
35 - 40 units
Preparation for Major
15 units (avg.)
Exception: Engineering & Science Majors (higher)
•PD 100
•PD 110
•Art Studio
•Music
•TA
•Photo
•F. Lang
•PE
Electives
5-10 units
*Engineering and Science majors are
encouraged to concentrate on completing
major preparation and not GE
UC/CSU will accept up to 70
Transferable Units
University of California (UC) vs. California State University (CSU)
10 UC Campuses
Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego, Davis, Merced, San Francisco (grad only), Irvine, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz
23 CSU Campuses
Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Maritime Academy,
Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San
Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, Stanislaus
UC
Offers PhD & Professional Degrees
CSU
Up to Master’s degree,
except for a selected number
of doctoral degrees are offered jointly with the UC or independent
universities in CA
Theory & Research
Applied
Quarter system, except Berkeley and Merced
Semester System (2/3’s of campuses)
Quarter system (1/3 of campuses)
Encourages Full-time Enrollment
Part-Time Enrollment - OK
208,000 students are enrolled
400,000 students are enrolled
Higher Admission Standards
Freshmen - Top 12.5% of high school graduates
Transfer minimum – 2.4 GPA
60 units minimum
$11,686 per year - Resident Tuition Only
$34,565 per year - Non-Resident Tuition Only
Freshmen - Top 33.3% of high school graduates
Transfer minimum– 2.0 GPA
60 Units minimum
$5206 per year – Resident Tuition Only
$5206 per year x 372 per unit - Non-Resident Tuition Only
Minimum
Independent/Private
Colleges & Universities
Transfer Eligibility Requirements
Admissions requirements vary
from institution to institution
and by major or program of
study.
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There is no standard set of
admission requirements among
independent/private college and
universities.
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In addition to setting its own unique
admission requirements, each
independent/private college or
university takes into consideration
the talents and academic promise of
each individual student..
Being competitivebeyond the minimum
• Complete English and Math requirements as
early as possible
• Whenever possible, focus on completing both
minimum admission requirements and major
preparation course work
• Complete all courses by end of spring semester
prior to transfer in the fall
• Apply to more than one independent/private
campus
• Be sure to visit the campus of your choice
• Meet with an Admissions Officer
Minimum
Out-of-State
Transfer Eligibility
Requirements
Out-of-state colleges and universities
establish their own admission
criteria and application
procedures.
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Each has their own admission application,
and most of them offer online applications.
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It is important that students wishing to
apply contact the colleges and universities
of interest to determine specific
requirements and deadlines.
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For admissions requirements and
application information, go directly to the
college or university website.
Being competitivebeyond the minimum
Links for Out-of-State Universities
http://www.collegesource.org
What is IGETC?
IGETC (General Education)
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http://sbcc.edu/articulation/2013-14%20IGETC.pdf
IGETC alone will not satisfy admission requirements
Can substitute for completion of general education requirements at most UC’s
Not required for admission, but highly recommended
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IGETC is accepted at both UC & CSU campuses
IGETC is not recommended for:
Biological & Physical science, Engineering, and
computer science majors
General Education- IGETC
http://sbcc.edu/articulation/2013-14%20IGETC.pdf
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CSU
Requirement
Only!
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3 courses
from 2
different
disciplines
Complete
Lecture + Lab
(5A or 5B)
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1
lab
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Course Selection?
What courses should I take?
Courses that fulfill IGETC and/or CSU GE Breadth
Courses that fulfill lower division major requirements at the University and/or degree requirements at SBCC
Electives
Using ASSIST
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You can use ASSIST to find
community college courses that are
transferable to a UC or CSU campus
and how those courses might be
used to satisfy specific subject
matter requirements for admissions,
General Education, or lower division
major preparation.
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You can use ASSIST to explore the
majors available at University of
California (UC) and California State
University (CSU) campuses.
WWW.ASSIST.ORG
After Transfer
4-Year
BA/BS Degree = 120
SBCC
semester units (on average)
Major – Upper Division
26 units (avg.)
Exception:
Engineering & Science Majors
Electives, Minor,
Double Major
Major - Lower Division
IGETC
Electives
60 – 70 units
24 units
UC/CSU Will Accept up to
70 Transferable Units
A guarantee that you
WILL
be admitted!
Transfer Admission Guarantees
TAG,You’re In!
Learn more about the ‘Guarantee’ by
joining the award winning
SBCC Transfer Academy program
SBCC.EDU/TAG
Transfer Tools & Resources
For Researching Universities
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www.collegeboard.com has the College Quick finder that has many of the same tools as
CaliforniaColleges.edu but includes information about all U.S. universities
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ww.collegesource.org allows you to read campus profiles and college catalogs. (You can access it
at any computer on the SBCC campus.)
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www.CaliforniaColleges.edu contains information about all California colleges and has the
following tools:
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Matching Assistant - Find campuses that meet your specific requirements
Distance Search - Find the campus closest to any zip code
Comparative View - Compare colleges and universities in California
Key Facts - Obtain a brief overview of participating campuses Campus Tours
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www.csumentor.edu allows you to search and compare CSU campuses
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www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply provides information about all the UC campuses including
direct links to each campus' website
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www.uctransfer.org information on UC Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGS), transfer planning,
costs, etc.
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www.aiccu.edu provides an on-line guidebook for California Private/Independent colleges and
universities
More Transfer Tools & Resources
Explore Careers/Majors
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www.eureka.org
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www.assist.org UC & CSU Articulation
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www.collegesource.org Access to University profiles
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www.sbcc.edu/careercenter/ SBCC Career Center
Account code: type VUOHNDU
General Assistance
• SBCC Counselors & Advisors Academic Counseling Center, EOPS, DSPS, Transfer Center
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