City College of San Francisco TRANSFER BASICS

1. City College of San FranciscoTRANSFER BASICS Jack Sugawara, Counselor Transfer Center Science Hall 132 415-239-3748

2. Agenda for Today • College Options • College Degrees – what do they mean? • CCSF Transfer Statistics • Transfer Requirements (CSU, UC, Private) • Cost • FAQ’s • Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) • Transfer Center Services

3. After High School…

4. Great reasons for being a student at CCSF: • Community College students have the highest priority to transfer to a CSU or UC as a junior level student! • Transfer Admission Guarantees to 7 UC Campuses and 3 Private Universities! • Great place to take a variety of different classes to help you decide on a major!

5. Academic Pyramid Degree: Ph.D. Ed.D, etc. Post-Graduate Degree: MA, MS, MFA, MLS, etc.. Graduate Degree: BA, BS, BFA. etc. Senior Junior Degree: AA, AS or Certificate Sophomore Freshman

6. Where did CCSF students transfer in 2009– 2010? • San Francisco State (527) • UC Berkeley (124) • UC Davis (93) • CSU – East Bay (47) • UC Los Angeles (42) • UC San Diego (23) • San Jose State (19)

7. CCSF Transfer Curriculum • +1,800 CSU transferable classes • + 1,400 UC transferable classes • For a listing of CCSF classes that transfer to CSU or UC, visit www.assist.org

8. Minimum CSU Transfer Eligibility • 60 or more transferable semester units • 2.0 GPA for CA residents • 2.4 GPA for non-CA residents • 30 of the 39 units of General Education • A1 Oral Communication • A2 Written Communication • A3 Critical Thinking (waived for Engineering major) • B4 Quantitative Reasoning

9. Applying to CSU • Other Criteria being used by some CSU Campuses due to the CA budget crisis: • Priority will be given to applicants from CA community colleges who applied during the priority application period • And to students who attend CA community colleges in their local admission area (CACC is in county considered local to the university)

10. CSU Transfer Information • CSUMentor will provide students with information on how to plan for and apply to the California State University • www.csumentor.edu

11. Minimum UC Eligibility • 60 or more transferable semester units • 2.4 GPA for CA residents • 2.8 for non-CA residents • English Composition (2 courses) • Quantitative Reasoning/Math (1course) • Subject Requirements (4 courses) • From at least 2 different areas of: • Sciences • Arts & Humanities • Behavioral/Social Sciences

12. University of CaliforniaAcademic Factors • Transferable GPA • Major preparation & GPA • Honors course work • Breadth requirements

13. University of CaliforniaNon-Academic Factors • Special talents, knowledge, projects • Demonstrated leadership & excellence • Personal achievement and context

14. Keys to Transfer • Eligibility vs. Selection • Having a Comprehensive Application • Understanding use of IGETC • Completing preparatory course work

15. UC Transfer Information • This site contains useful information for students planning to transfer to UC • http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/

16. Independent Colleges/Universities • The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) represents 76 private colleges and universities. • http://www.aiccu.edu/ • General information • college profiles • links to private colleges' home pages • college applications • financial aid information • virtual campus tours • and much more!

17. Registration Fees & Tuition Full Time Registration Fees for CA Residents (2011-2012):

18. How to Pay for College • Apply for Financial Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov • Scholarships • Private School Sources: • Many have their own special financial aid programs based on merit and/or need • Many use a different family income guideline

19. FAQ • How do students find a list of courses required to transfer? • www.assist.org • To research the required and elective courses for public universities in California • www.ccsf.edu/Services/Articulation/ • To research CCSF’s articulation agreements with private & out of state institutions

20. FAQ • Can students use AP test scores to fulfill requirements? • Although it was a good idea for you to take AP courses in high school, using AP scores can be tricky. Please come in and speak with a counselor

21. True/False • I need at least 60 transferable units to be transfer ready. • True for CA public universities • Depends for CA private universities and out-of-state universities • I need to earn an AA/AS degree to be able to transfer. • False! • However, new AA-T or AS-T (psychology, communication studies) may be helpful

22. Transfer Admission Guarantees • UC: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz • Independents: Saint Mary’s College, Santa Clara University, University of the Pacific

23. UC Davis Transfer Admissions Guarantee When the online TAG form is submitted: • 30 UC transferable units • 3.2 – 3.3 UC GPA, depending upon major To be admitted: • Meet minimum UC eligibility requirements • For selective majors, completion of required major courses as listed on www.assist.org • UC Application & Personal Statement

24. Transfer Center Services • Application Assistance • Access to Computers and Library of Resources • Campus Tours • Educational Planning • Transfer Day College Fair (every October) • University Admissions Advising • Transfer Workshops • Enhancement Programs • Cross-Registration Opportunities (Mills College and UC Berkeley) • Honors Program • Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

25. Visit the Transfer Center soon! You can find us in Science Hall, Room 132. Come in to make an appointment!