what you need to know presented by the sbcc counseling faculty
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What You Need To KnowPresented by the SBCC Counseling Faculty
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.
What is a Transfer Student?What is a Transfer Student?
University of California System (UC)California State University System (CSU)Independent/Private InstitutionsOut-of-State
Transfer Options?Transfer Options?
SBCCSBCC 4- 4- YEAR YEAR
INSTITUTIONINSTITUTION Complete the freshman and sophomore university graduation requirements at SBCC:
General Education Lower division preparation for major Elective Units
and transfer as a juniorand transfer as a junior
This may take 2-3 years depending on the following:• 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 are the What are the steps to follow?steps to follow?
1. Complete and Meet Minimum Admission Requirements
2. Complete and Meet University Selection Criteria Specifics
There are two requirements:
What is required to Transfer?What is required to Transfer?
60 semester/90 quarter UC transferable units
At least 2.4 GPA for CA residents
(2.8 GPA for nonresidents)
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
Minimum UC transfer eligibility
Minimum UC transfer eligibility
Being competitive-beyond the minimumBeing competitive-
beyond the minimum
Units 60 units by end of spring for fall admission
GPA For most UC’s except Berkeley & UCLA the
recommended GPA is at least a 3.2
Major Preparation: Complete lower division preparation and
IGETC (if appropriate) prior to transfer
What Constitutes 60 Units For Transfer?What Constitutes 60 Units For Transfer?
Preparation for MajorPreparation for Major15 units (avg.)
ExceptionException: Engineering & Science Majors (higher)
Electives5-10 units
•PD 100PD 100•PD 110PD 110•Art StudioArt Studio•Music Music •TATA•PhotoPhoto•F. LangF. Lang•PEPE
•PD 100PD 100•PD 110PD 110•Art StudioArt Studio•Music Music •TATA•PhotoPhoto•F. LangF. Lang•PEPE
General Education*General Education*
35 - 40 units
UC/CSU will accept up to
7070 Transferable Units
*Engineering and Science majors are encouraged to concentrate on completing major preparation and not GE
60 semester/90 quarter CSU transferable units
At least 2.0 GPA for CA residents (2.4 GPA for nonresidents)
“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
Minimum CSUTransfer Eligibility
Minimum CSUTransfer Eligibility
Being competitive-beyond the minimumBeing competitive-
beyond the minimum
Units
Most CSU’s require units to be completed by the end of spring for fall admission
Major Preparation:
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.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s)
What Constitutes 60 Units For Transfer?What Constitutes 60 Units For Transfer?
Preparation for MajorPreparation for Major15 units (avg.)
ExceptionException: Engineering & Science Majors (higher)
Electives5-10 units
•PD 100PD 100•PD 110PD 110•Art StudioArt Studio•Music Music •TATA•PhotoPhoto•F. LangF. Lang•PEPE
•PD 100PD 100•PD 110PD 110•Art StudioArt Studio•Music Music •TATA•PhotoPhoto•F. LangF. Lang•PEPE
General Education*General Education*
35 - 40 units
UC/CSU will accept up to
7070 Transferable Units
*Engineering and Science majors are encouraged to concentrate on completing major preparation and not GE
University of California (UC) vs. California State University (University of California (UC) vs. California State University (CSUCSU) ) 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 CSU
Offers PhD & Professional Degrees 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
Freshmen - Top 33.3% of high school graduates
Transfer minimum– 2.0 GPA 60 Units minimum
$11,686 per year - Resident Tuition Only
$34,565 per year - Non-Resident Tuition Only
$5206 per year – Resident Tuition Only
$5206 per year x 372 per unit - Non-Resident Tuition Only
Admissions requirements vary from institution to institution and by major or program of
study.
• There is no standard set of admission requirements among independent/private college and universities.
• 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..
Minimum Independent/Private
Colleges & Universities Transfer Eligibility Requirements
Minimum Independent/Private
Colleges & Universities Transfer Eligibility Requirements
Being competitive-beyond the minimumBeing competitive-
beyond 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
For additional information about independent/private colleges and universities in California, go to www.AICCUMentor.org
Out-of-state colleges and universities establish their own admission
criteria and application procedures.
• Each has their own admission application, and most of them offer online applications.
• It is important that students wishing to
apply contact the colleges and universities of interest to determine specific requirements and deadlines.
• For admissions requirements and application information, go directly to the college or university website.
Minimum Out-of-State
Transfer Eligibility Requirements
Minimum Out-of-State
Transfer Eligibility Requirements
Being competitive-beyond the minimumBeing competitive-
beyond the minimum
Links for Out-of-State Universities http://www.collegesource.org
What is IGETC?What is IGETC?
• IGETC is accepted at both UC & CSU campuses• IGETC is not recommended for:
Biological & Physical science, Engineering, and computer science majors
IGETC (General Education) 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
General Education- IGETCGeneral Education- IGETChttp://sbcc.edu/articulation/2013-14%20IGETC.pdfhttp://sbcc.edu/articulation/2013-14%20IGETC.pdf
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Complete Lecture + Lab (5A or 5B)
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Using ASSISTUsing ASSIST• 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.
• You can use ASSIST to explore the majors available at University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) campuses.
What courses should I take?
Courses that fulfill IGETC and/or CSU GE BreadthCourses that fulfill lower division major requirements at the University and/or degree requirements at SBCCElectives
WWW.ASSIST.ORG
Course Selection?Course Selection?
Major - Lower Division Major - Lower Division IGETCIGETC
Electives Electives 60 – 70 units
Major – Upper DivisionMajor – Upper Division26 units (avg.)
ExceptionException:
Engineering & Science Majors
Electives, Minor, Electives, Minor, Double MajorDouble Major
24 units
UC/CSU WillWill Accept up to 7070 Transferable
Units
After TransferAfter Transfer
SBCC4-YearBA/BS Degree = 120
semester units (on average)
A guarantee that you A guarantee that you WILLWILL be admitted! 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
For Researching Universities
• 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
• ww.collegesource.org allows you to read campus profiles and college catalogs. (You can access it at any computer on the SBCC campus.)
• www.CaliforniaColleges.edu contains information about all California colleges and has the following tools:
– 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
• www.csumentor.edu allows you to search and compare CSU campuses
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply provides information about all the UC campuses including direct links to each campus' website
• www.uctransfer.org information on UC Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGS), transfer planning, costs, etc.
• www.aiccu.edu provides an on-line guidebook for California Private/Independent colleges and universities
Transfer Tools & ResourcesTransfer Tools & Resources
Explore Careers/Majors
• www.eureka.org Account code: type VUOHNDU
• www.assist.org UC & CSU Articulation
• www.collegesource.org Access to University profiles
• www.sbcc.edu/careercenter/ SBCC Career Center
General Assistance
• SBCC Counselors & Advisors Academic Counseling Center, EOPS, DSPS, Transfer Center
More Transfer Tools & ResourcesMore Transfer Tools & Resources
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Congratulations in choosing Congratulations in choosing SBCCSBCC
Congratulations in choosing Congratulations in choosing SBCCSBCC
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Transfers to CSU only
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