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After the Envelope: Successful Transfer Transitions to UC

After the Envelope: Successful Transfer Transitions to UC. Tips from WHC Coalinga Transfer Center. Making the Decision to Enroll. Become familiar with the requirements for proposed major at your chosen campus www.assist.org www.uctransfer.org Department websites Online catalogs

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After the Envelope: Successful Transfer Transitions to UC

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  1. After the Envelope:Successful Transfer Transitions to UC Tips from WHC Coalinga Transfer Center

  2. Making the Decision to Enroll • Become familiar with the requirements for proposed major at your chosen campus • www.assist.org • www.uctransfer.org • Department websites • Online catalogs • Contact with department advisors • Campus visits – attend their open house events!

  3. Making the Decision to Enroll • Conditions of Admission • Complete all coursework with successful grades • Application Update: February deadline • Notify campus of any change on courses In Progress • Accurate reporting of transcript(s) • Financial Aid – Not applicable to International Students • UC priority FASFA deadline: March 2 • Unofficial financial aid award letters available online • Award letters made available prior to the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) deadline

  4. Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) • You cannot send more than one (1) Statement of Intent to Register. • If you send an SIR to more than one campus, all admission reviews on your application will STOP! • SIR is due June 1st for Transfer Students

  5. After Statement of Intent to Register (SIR): • Establish E-mail communication • Set up your e-mail account to the campus • Check e-mail often! • Respond to all requests for information • Submit Statement of Legal Residence • Complete online by deadline • Undocumented students are considered for AB 540 • Request IGETC Certification from your counselor • Send official transcripts: July 15 deadline

  6. After SIR: Important Reminders • Student health services • Immunization documents, insurance requirements • Housing decisions • Be aware of university housing deadlines. • College and department advising materials • Read thoroughly! • Contact academic advisor early with questions. • Sign up for an orientation – All campuses let you register during orientation!!

  7. Orientation • Registration for fall quarter/semester courses • Academic advising • Bring unofficial copies of transcript(s) • Bring test scores if necessary (TOEFL?) • Contact Orientation office if they are unable to attend a session • Placement Exams • Foreign Language, Math, Chemistry may be required

  8. Issues UC Transfer Students Face Academic Issues: • Pace of quarter v. semester terms • Time management skills • Ask for help early! • UC’s are research focused • Theory-based education = learning new research methods • Previous work and GPA • Surprise/frustration when certain courses do not transfer as expected • GPA from community college is not calculated into UC GPA • Pressure to do well in the first term

  9. Issues UC Transfer Students Face • Reading and writing skills • Quantity and analytic nature of reading and writing • Study Skills • Time management strategies • Each hour in class requires 2-3 hours study time

  10. Issues UC Transfer Students Face • Preparing for career and/or graduate school • Can be overwhelming when added on top of other academic priorities • Seek early assistance from career services • Graduate school: start planning first year • Faculty can be great resources for: • Research opportunities • Refining career goals • Letters of recommendation

  11. Transfer Programs & Services UC Berkeley • Center for Transfer, Re-entry and Student Parents: www.trsp.berkeley.edu • Transition Courses: reentry.berkeley.edu/courses.htm UC Davis • Transfer Student Services: transferstudents.ucdavis.edu • UC Davis Transfer Facebook group UC Irvine • Transfer Student Services: www.transfercounseling.uci.edu • Transfer Seminar Program: www.due.uci.edu/tsp/index.html UCLA • Center for Community College Partnerships: www.college.ucla.edu/up/ccp • Undergraduate seminars: www.college.ucla.edu/fiatlux UC Merced • Transfer Program: transfer.ucmerced.edu

  12. Transfer Programs & Services UC Riverside • Transfer Services and Transfer Link Mentor Program: my.ucr.edu/prospective/transfer.aspx UC San Diego • Transfer Student Services: admissions.ucsd.edu/dev3/transfers • Transfer Student Seminar Program: academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/svcaa/offices/planning/ongoing/ugsem/ UGSEM_SeminarListing.asp?qtr=fa07&c=t UC Santa Barbara • Transfer Student Programs: www.sa.ucsb.edu/OSL/fye/TransferPrograms/index.aspx Santa Cruz: • Services for Transfer and Re-Entry Students (STARS): stars.ucsc.edu

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