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Mariana Moreno, Transfer Center Coordinator, Crafton Hills College Khanh Hoang, Transfer Center Coordinator, College of the Desert . How Do Students Transfer?. Transfer Basics. CA Grand Master Plan for Higher Ed. Goal of 40 % of entering freshman at both UC & CSU
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Mariana Moreno, Transfer Center Coordinator, Crafton Hills College Khanh Hoang, Transfer Center Coordinator, College of the Desert How Do Students Transfer?
CA Grand Master Plan for Higher Ed • Goal of 40% of entering freshman at both UC & CSU • University of California (UC) – top 15% • California State University (CSU) – top 1/3 • Goal of 60% Junior Standing • Transfer Students are given Priority Entering Freshmen Junior Standing
Freshman/Transfer Comparison* *University of California 2013 Counselor Conference Materials http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/news-events/conferences/index.html
California Community College (CCC) college level courses 60 L.D + 60 U.P = BA/S: 120+ units
General Education Breadth Patterns • IGETC • UC (9 campuses) • CSU (23 Campuses) Many CA Privates and some out-of-states accept IGETC and CSUGE Breadth • CSU GE Breadth • accepted at all 23 CSU
ASSIST.ORG Articulation to CSU/UC
An articulation agreement defines how course credit earned at one college can be applied when transferred to another Most CCCs have articulation agreements with local private and some out-of-state colleges Check your local CCC
Advanced Placement (AP)and International Baccalaureate (IB) credit is honored at CCC and applied towards transfer
2 Becoming a competitive Transfer Applicant PLAN EARLY…SEE A COUNSELOR…PLAN EARLY…SEE A COUNSELOR…PLAN EARLY
Transfer 101 Taking the right courses and in a timely manner UC/CSU – Focus is on completion of major Programs change every year, check in with CCC counselor, univ rep, assist.org, etc. Applying during priority application period.
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) FREE, pre-application for UC-bound transfer students. If the applicant meets campus specific TAG criteria, she is guaranteed a spot at the UC Campus. Apply Sept 1 - 30 TAG is not required for admission, but beneficial
Which campuses participate in TAG? Each campus has specific criteria for TAG! • There are 6 participating UC campuses: • UC Davis • UC Santa Cruz • UC Irvine • UC Santa Barbara • UC Riverside • UC Merced Students may only choose one campus to “TAG”!
Associate Degree – Transfer (AD-T): What is it? • Sometimes referred to as “Transfer Degree” • An option that allows students to complete an Associate degree while also completing CSU transfer requirements. • Associate of Arts Transfer in Sociology (AA-T Sociology) • Associate of Science Transfer in Mathematics (AS-T Mathematics) • Guaranteed admission to the CSU system
Services for Students at most CCCs • Transfer Services • Programs for First-Generation College Students (EOPS, PUENTE) • Services for students with physical and learning disabilities • Honors Programs • And many more….
3 Preparing your students for CA community college Where Will You Go From Here?
Advice for your Future Transfer Student! • Enroll in a Career Planning course • Develop a Student Educational Plan immediately • See a counselor every term • Visit Transfer Center early and often! • Stay on top of your own transfer path! • Help students explore careers • Walk them thru ASSIST.ORG • Explore with them the Transfer Center Website at the local CCC • Know the student services at the local CCC. • Encourage participation in Honors programs, UC TAG, Transfer Degrees, etc. PLAN EARLY…SEE A COUNSELOR…PLAN EARLY…SEE A COUNSELOR…PLAN EARLY Advice for HS Counselors Advice for CCC-bound Students