Preparation for Transfer
Students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university must complete minimum admission requirements at the community college prior to transferring. Requirements vary among institutions. Therefore, students should become familiar with the courses for 1) general education, 2) major preparation, 3) admission requirements to meet minimum eligibility and selective majors, and 4) Grade Point Average (GPA).
Admission requirements may change from year to year. It is to the student’s advantage to select a transfer institution as early as possible and meet with an academic counselor, transfer center adviser, the university representative, and/or articulation officer for updated information. Students are encouraged to view the ASSIST website at www.assist.org, which provides the most up-to-date information on course articulation for California public universities.
In addition, students are welcome to visit the Transfer Center in the Student Services Center building. The Transfer Center offers a variety of services to assist students with the transfer process such as workshops, university fairs, campus tours, application assistance, and university contacts.
ASSIST (Articulation System Stimulating Interinstitutional Student Transfer)
ASSIST is a computerized student-transfer information system that can be accessed online. It displays reports of how course credits earned at one California Community College can be applied at the receiving institution. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California’s public colleges and universities and therefore features the most accurate and up-to-date information available about student transfer in California. For additional information regarding ASSIST, visit the Career and Transfer Center or the ASSIST website at www.assist.org.
California State University
The California State University system consists of 23 campuses located throughout the state. While each campus within the system has its own unique geographic and academic character, all campuses offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a variety of subject areas.
Upper Division Transfer Requirements:
Students who have at least 60 transferable semester units (or 90 transferable quarter units) with a 2.0 grade point average completed by the time of entry to a CSU, are considered an upper division applicant. Applicants are eligible for admission to the CSU if they:
- are in good standing at the last college or university attended; and
- have completed 30 units of general education to include: one course in written communication, one course in oral communication, one course in critical thinking, and one transferable course in mathematics above intermediate algebra. The four courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Campuses that are impacted have supplemental admission criteria. Students should meet with a counselor and visit: www.calstate.edu/SAS/ for additional information.
Note: The majority of students transfer as upper division transfers, as most CSU campuses do not accept lower division transfer students. Please check with the individual campus for verification.
University of California Admission Requirements
To be minimally eligible for admission to the University of California as a transfer student, a student must fulfill the following criteria:
- Complete 60 UC transferable semester units (90 quarter units) with a minimum GPA of 2.4 (2.8 for non-residents).
- Complete the following course pattern requirements, earning a grade of C or better in each course: two transferable college courses in English composition; one transferable college course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning; four transferable college courses chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological sciences.
Note: The IGETC General Education Transfer Pattern will meet these course requirements. However, some students, depending on the transfer major and university, may not be well served by following IGETC.
- Complete as many major preparation courses as possible. Major preparation may be viewed at www.assist.org. Note: Selective majors are requiring certain courses to be completed before transfer with a higher grade point average.
The University of California will accept up to 70 UC transferable units from a community college. Students who complete more than 70 units at the community college may still complete courses to fulfill course requirements but will receive subject credit.
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