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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