What You Need To Know Presented by the SBCC Counseling Faculty

1. What You Need To Know Presented by the SBCC Counseling Faculty

2. 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.

3. University of California System (UC) California State University System (CSU) Independent/Private Institutions Out-of-State Transfer Options?

4. SBCC4- YEAR INSTITUTION What are the steps to follow? • 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: • 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

5. What is required to Transfer? There are two requirements: • 1. Complete and Meet Minimum Admission Requirements • 2. Complete and Meet University Selection Criteria Specifics

6. Minimum UC transfer eligibility Being competitive-beyond the minimum • 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: • Twocourses in English composition • Onecourse 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 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

7. 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 upto 70Transferable Units

8. Minimum CSUTransfer Eligibility Being competitive-beyond the minimum • 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 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)

9. 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 upto 70Transferable Units

10. 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

11. Minimum Independent/PrivateColleges & Universities Transfer Eligibility Requirements Being 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 towww.AICCUMentor.org • 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..

12. Minimum Out-of-State Transfer Eligibility Requirements Being competitive-beyond the minimum • 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. Links for Out-of-State Universitieshttp://www.collegesource.org

13. What is IGETC? • 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 • IGETC is accepted at both UC & CSU campuses • IGETC is not recommended for: Biological & Physical science, Engineering, and computer science majors

14. General Education- IGETChttp://sbcc.edu/articulation/2013-14%20IGETC.pdf 1 1 ? CSU Requirement Only! 1 1 3 courses 1 1 3 courses from 2 different disciplines 3 courses 3 Complete Lecture + Lab (5A or 5B) 1 lab 1 ?

15. 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 WWW.ASSIST.ORG • 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.

16. After Transfer BA/BS Degree = 120 semester units (on average) 4-Year SBCC Major – Upper Division 26 units (avg.) Exception: Engineering & Science Majors Major - Lower Division IGETC Electives 60 – 70 units Electives, Minor, Double Major 24 units UC/CSU Will Accept upto 70 Transferable Units

17. What is a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)? A guarantee that you WILL be admitted!

18. Transfer Admission Guarantees

20. TAG,You’re In! Learn more about the ‘Guarantee’ by joining the award winning SBCC Transfer Academy program SBCC.EDU/TAG

22. Transfer Tools & Resources For Researching Universities • www.collegeboard.comhas 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

23. More Transfer Tools & Resources Explore Careers/Majors • www.eureka.orgAccount code: type VUOHNDU • www.assist.orgUC & CSU Articulation • www.collegesource.orgAccess to University profiles • www.sbcc.edu/careercenter/SBCC Career Center General Assistance • SBCC Counselors & AdvisorsAcademic Counseling Center, EOPS, DSPS, Transfer Center

24. The Counseling Faculty is committed to providing Excellent service Congratulations in choosing SBCC

25. ESL Level 5 Reading ESL Level 5 Writing Express to Success Learning Communities Transfers to CSU only Transfer to CSU only UC/CSU Transferable Required to transfer & for AA/AS Required for AA/AS Required to Transfer

26. Not for UC Admissions