UC & CSU UC & CSU Transfer BasicsTransfer Basics

SBCC Transfer CenterSBCC Transfer CenterFall 2008Fall 2008

UC & CSU CampusesUC & CSU Campuses10 UC Campuses10 UC Campuses 23 CSU Campuses23 CSU Campuses

Fall 2007 UC & CSU Campus EnrollmentFall 2007 UC & CSU Campus EnrollmentUCUC

Berkeley 23,482Berkeley 23,482Davis 23,458Davis 23,458Irvine 19,930Irvine 19,930Los Angeles 24,811Los Angeles 24,811Merced 875Merced 875Riverside 14,571Riverside 14,571San Diego 20,679San Diego 20,679Santa Barbara 18,077Santa Barbara 18,077Santa Cruz 13,961Santa Cruz 13,961

Total Undergrads Enrolled Fall 2007 Total Undergrads Enrolled Fall 2007 159,066159,066

Total Grads Enrolled Fall 2007Total Grads Enrolled Fall 200750,01450,014

Total Students Enrolled in Fall 2007 Total Students Enrolled in Fall 2007 209,080209,080

CSUCSUCal Maritime 828Cal Maritime 828Cal Poly Pomona 18,625Cal Poly Pomona 18,625Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 17,777Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 17,777Bakersfield 4,809Bakersfield 4,809Channel Islands 2,868Channel Islands 2,868Chico 17,034Chico 17,034Dominguez Hills 8,925Dominguez Hills 8,925East Bay 9,213East Bay 9,213Fresno 18,951Fresno 18,951Fullerton 31,673Fullerton 31,673Humboldt 6,466Humboldt 6,466Long Beach 28,514Long Beach 28,514Los Angeles 15,352Los Angeles 15,352Monterey Bay 3,818Monterey Bay 3,818Northridge 26,854Northridge 26,854Sacramento 23,615Sacramento 23,615San Bernardino 8,372San Bernardino 8,372San Diego 26,850San Diego 26,850San Francisco 23,843San Francisco 23,843San Jose 22,482San Jose 22,482San Marcos 8,053San Marcos 8,053Stanislaus 6,671Stanislaus 6,671Sonoma 6,559Sonoma 6,559

Total Undergrads Enrolled Fall 2007 : Total Undergrads Enrolled Fall 2007 : 159,066159,066Total Grads Enrolled Fall 2007: Total Grads Enrolled Fall 2007: 50,01450,014Total Students Enrolled in Fall 2007: Total Students Enrolled in Fall 2007: 209,080209,080

Ethnic Composition of New CC Transfer Ethnic Composition of New CC Transfer Students Enrolled Fall 2007Students Enrolled Fall 2007

UCUC

African American 363 African American 363

American Indian 92American Indian 92

AsianAsian--FilipFilip--Pac Is 3,152Pac Is 3,152

Chicano/Latino 1,822Chicano/Latino 1,822

White 4,653White 4,653

Other 316Other 316

Unknown 787Unknown 787

Total 11,185Total 11,185

CSUCSU

African American 1,950African American 1,950

American Indian 291American Indian 291

AsianAsian--FilipFilip--Pac IsPac Is 5,8435,843

Chicano/Latino 8,444Chicano/Latino 8,444

White 13,814White 13,814

Other 1,406 Other 1,406

Unknown 4,477Unknown 4,477

Total 36,225Total 36,225

Educational Mission as Mandated by the California Educational Mission as Mandated by the California

Master Plan of Higher Education (CMPHE)Master Plan of Higher Education (CMPHE)

UCUC

Designated the State's Designated the State's primary academic research primary academic research institution.institution.

Provides undergraduate, Provides undergraduate, graduate and professional graduate and professional education. education.

UC is given exclusive UC is given exclusive jurisdiction in public higher jurisdiction in public higher education for doctoral education for doctoral degrees and for instruction in degrees and for instruction in law, medicine, dentistry, and law, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.veterinary medicine.

CSUCSU

Undergraduate education and Undergraduate education and graduate education through graduate education through the master's degree including the master's degree including professional and teacher professional and teacher education.education.

Faculty research is authorized Faculty research is authorized consistent with the primary consistent with the primary function of instruction. function of instruction.

Doctor of Education (Doctor of Education (Ed.DEd.D.) in .) in educational leadership and educational leadership and other doctorates can be other doctorates can be awarded jointly with UC or an awarded jointly with UC or an independent institution.independent institution.

Types of Degrees AwardedTypes of Degrees Awarded

UC Degrees:UC Degrees:

BachelorsBachelorsMastersMastersDoctorates (PhDs)*Doctorates (PhDs)*Professional (Law, Professional (Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Medicine, Dentistry, Business/Management, Business/Management, Education, Veterinary)Education, Veterinary)

*All 10 Campuses offer PhDs *All 10 Campuses offer PhDs

CSU DegreesCSU Degrees

BachelorsBachelors

MastersMasters

Doctorates (PhDs)*Doctorates (PhDs)*

Professional Doctorate Professional Doctorate in Education in Education –– EdDEdD

*2 Campuses offer PhDs*2 Campuses offer PhDs

Main Focus of Undergraduate EducationMain Focus of Undergraduate EducationUCUC

Prepare students to advance Prepare students to advance to graduate and professional to graduate and professional educational programseducational programs

Heavy emphasis on Heavy emphasis on developing research skillsdeveloping research skills

Course content mostly Course content mostly theoretical & analyticaltheoretical & analytical

Minimal professional training Minimal professional training majors (Computer Science, majors (Computer Science, Engineering, & Nursing, etc.)Engineering, & Nursing, etc.)

Internships and work abroad Internships and work abroad programs provide students programs provide students with practical job training to with practical job training to enhance their academic enhance their academic training.training.

CSUCSU

Prepare the majority of Prepare the majority of students to enter job market students to enter job market after completion of Bachelorafter completion of Bachelor’’s s degreedegree

More undergraduate majors More undergraduate majors with professional trainingwith professional training

PPrepares about 60 percent of repares about 60 percent of the the teachersteachers in the statein the state

Produces 40 percent of the Produces 40 percent of the engineeringengineering graduates, and graduates, and more graduates in more graduates in businessbusiness, , agricultureagriculture, , communicationscommunications, , healthhealth, , educationeducation and and public public administrationadministration than all other than all other California California universitiesuniversities and and collegescolleges combinedcombined..

Additional FactsAdditional FactsUCUC

8 out of every 10 8 out of every 10 California Community California Community College (CCC) transfer College (CCC) transfer applicants are qualified applicants are qualified and are admitted to at and are admitted to at least 1 UC campusleast 1 UC campus

13,923 CCC students 13,923 CCC students enrolled at UC in 2006enrolled at UC in 2006--0707

1 in 3 UC degrees are 1 in 3 UC degrees are awarded to students awarded to students who started out at a who started out at a CCCCCC

CSUCSU2/3 of CSU students 2/3 of CSU students previously attended a CCCpreviously attended a CCC

Over 54K former CCC Over 54K former CCC students enrolled at the students enrolled at the CSU in 2006CSU in 2006--0707

75% of all CCC students 75% of all CCC students who transfer to a 4who transfer to a 4--year year institution go to CSUinstitution go to CSU

CSU committed to admit CSU committed to admit all fully eligible upper all fully eligible upper division transfers to at division transfers to at least 1 campus in the least 1 campus in the SystemSystem

Additional FactsAdditional FactsUCUC

Students expected to attend Students expected to attend fullfull--time, Evening classes time, Evening classes rarerare

Average Upper division class Average Upper division class size = 35size = 35

8 campuses on the quarter 8 campuses on the quarter system, UC Berkeley & UC system, UC Berkeley & UC Merced on semester systemMerced on semester system

Average Parental Income of Average Parental Income of Freshmen = $80,000Freshmen = $80,000

Degrees Conferred during Degrees Conferred during 20052005--20062006

Bachelor 41,640Bachelor 41,640Advanced 14,302 Advanced 14,302

CSUCSUStudents can attend partStudents can attend part--time, lots of Evening classes time, lots of Evening classes availableavailable

Average Upper division class Average Upper division class size = 35 size = 35

6 campuses on quarter 6 campuses on quarter system, 17 campuses on system, 17 campuses on semester systemsemester system

Average Parental Income of Average Parental Income of Freshmen = $40,000Freshmen = $40,000

Degrees Conferred during Degrees Conferred during 20052005--20062006

Bachelor 69,350Bachelor 69,350Advanced 18,330 Advanced 18,330

Fees/CostsFees/CostsUCUC

20082008--09 Registration & 09 Registration & Education Fees Education Fees

Resident = $8,100 a yearResident = $8,100 a yearNonNon--resident = $26,541resident = $26,541

Average Annual CostAverage Annual CostResident = $25,300Resident = $25,300NonNon--resident = $44,300 resident = $44,300

CSU CSU

20072007--08 Average 08 Average Registration & Education Registration & Education Fees Fees

Resident = $3,476 a Resident = $3,476 a yearyearNonNon--resident = $13,646resident = $13,646

Total Annual Cost RangeTotal Annual Cost RangeResident = $11,776 Resident = $11,776 --$17,871$17,871NonNon--resident = $21,776 resident = $21,776 -- $27,871$27,871

UC & CSU Application Filing PeriodsUC & CSU Application Filing Periods

UCUCFall term: November 1Fall term: November 1stst –– 3030thth of of

preceding yearpreceding year

Winter Quarter/Spring Semester: Winter Quarter/Spring Semester: July 1July 1stst--3131stst

Spring Quarter: October 1Spring Quarter: October 1stst--3131stst

UC Campuses do not usually accept UC Campuses do not usually accept applications for Spring Quarterapplications for Spring Quarter

For open campuses/major For open campuses/major information:information:http://www.universityofcalifornia.http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/apply_majors.htmlapply/apply_majors.html

CSUCSUFall term: October 1Fall term: October 1stst –– November November

3030thth of preceding yearof preceding year

Winter Quarter: June 1Winter Quarter: June 1stst--3030thth

Spring Quarter/Semester: August Spring Quarter/Semester: August 11stst--3131stst

Summer term: February 1Summer term: February 1stst--2828thth

For open campuses/major For open campuses/major information: information: www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu

Then click on Then click on ““Find campuses Find campuses that are still accepting that are still accepting applicationsapplications”” linklink

Some Advantages in AttendingSome Advantages in Attending……

UCUC

All faculty involved in research, All faculty involved in research, undergraduates benefit from undergraduates benefit from receiving cuttingreceiving cutting--edge edge knowledge being createdknowledge being created

Can participate in faculty Can participate in faculty research projects as an research projects as an undergraduateundergraduate

Some campuses have Some campuses have Professional Schools (i.e. Law, Professional Schools (i.e. Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary)Veterinary)

More name recognition More name recognition internationally internationally

CSUCSU

Easier access to professorsEasier access to professors

Allows partAllows part--time study, evening time study, evening courses available in all degree courses available in all degree programsprograms

More undergraduate programs More undergraduate programs with a professional training, i.e. with a professional training, i.e. Business Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Finance, Accounting, Education/Teaching, Public Education/Teaching, Public Relations, Advertising, Graphic Relations, Advertising, Graphic Design, Architecture, etc.Design, Architecture, etc.

Internships imbedded within Internships imbedded within curriculumcurriculum

Transfer Admission PrioritiesTransfer Admission PrioritiesUCUC

1.1. Upper division students from Upper division students from California community colleges California community colleges (CCC) with a Transfer (CCC) with a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Admission Guarantee (TAG)

2.2. Upper division students from Upper division students from CCC without TAG CCC without TAG

3.3. Upper division students from Upper division students from UC campusesUC campuses

4.4. Upper division students from Upper division students from California 4California 4--year university year university (CSU, privates)(CSU, privates)

5.5. Upper division students from Upper division students from outout--ofof-- state/international state/international students* students* -- * International * International students who have attended students who have attended CCC are given the same CCC are given the same consideration as #1.consideration as #1.

6.6. LowerLower--division transfers from division transfers from all segments as space available all segments as space available

CSU CSU

1.1. Upper division students from Upper division students from CCC with TAA or TAGCCC with TAA or TAG

2.2. Upper division Local Area CCC Upper division Local Area CCC students applying to an students applying to an impacted campusimpacted campus

3.3. Eligible Upper division CCC Eligible Upper division CCC students who meet selection students who meet selection criteriacriteria

4.4. Eligible Upper Division students Eligible Upper Division students from all segmentsfrom all segments

5.5. Lower Division students from all Lower Division students from all segmentssegments

Note: Both UC & CSU require lowerNote: Both UC & CSU require lower--division transfer students to division transfer students to have met UC/CSU high school have met UC/CSU high school eligibility requirements to eligibility requirements to qualify. qualify.

Transfer Plan to Maximize Admission to Transfer Plan to Maximize Admission to UC & CSU CampusesUC & CSU Campuses

Meet minimum eligibility requirements (complete Meet minimum eligibility requirements (complete required math and English courses as soon as required math and English courses as soon as possible)possible)

Decide on a major and complete major Decide on a major and complete major preparation coursespreparation courses

Complete General Education Requirements via Complete General Education Requirements via IGETC or CSU GE/BreadthIGETC or CSU GE/Breadth

Obtain the highest grades possibleObtain the highest grades possible

Apply to multiple campusesApply to multiple campuses

Minimum Eligibility RequirementsMinimum Eligibility RequirementsUCUC

Freshmen AdmissionFreshmen AdmissionEligibility requirements identify the Eligibility requirements identify the top 12.5% of California high school top 12.5% of California high school graduates as mandated by the graduates as mandated by the CMPHECMPHE

Minimum Transfer Eligibility Minimum Transfer Eligibility Requirements Requirements

1.1. GPAGPA = 2.4 for CA residents, 2.8 for = 2.4 for CA residents, 2.8 for nonnon--residentsresidents

2. 2. Seven Course PatternSeven Course Pattern*2 English Composition courses *2 English Composition courses

(ENG 110 & ENG/PHIL 111)(ENG 110 & ENG/PHIL 111)

*1 transferable math course *1 transferable math course with a prerequisite of Algebra 2with a prerequisite of Algebra 2

*4 transferable college courses chosen *4 transferable college courses chosen from at least 2 of the following areas: from at least 2 of the following areas: arts & humanities; social & behavioral arts & humanities; social & behavioral sciences; and/or physical and biological sciences; and/or physical and biological sciencessciences

3. 3. 60 UC transferable semester units60 UC transferable semester units

CSUCSU

Freshmen AdmissionFreshmen AdmissionEligibility requirements identify the top Eligibility requirements identify the top 33.3% of California high school graduates 33.3% of California high school graduates as mandated by the CMPHEas mandated by the CMPHE

Minimum Transfer Eligibility Minimum Transfer Eligibility RequirementsRequirements

1. GPA1. GPA = 2.00 for CA residents, 2.4 for = 2.00 for CA residents, 2.4 for nonnon--residentsresidents

2. Golden Four2. Golden Four2 English Composition courses 2 English Composition courses (ENG 110 & ENG/PHIL 111)(ENG 110 & ENG/PHIL 111)1 transferable math course with 1 transferable math course with a prerequisite of Algebra 2a prerequisite of Algebra 21 oral communication course 1 oral communication course

3. 30 units of General Education3. 30 units of General Educationcourses with a courses with a ““CC”” grade or highergrade or higher

4. 4. 60 CSU transferable semester units60 CSU transferable semester units

Selective/Impacted Campuses & Competitiveness LevelSelective/Impacted Campuses & Competitiveness LevelUCUC

Berkeley Berkeley -- all programs selectiveall programs selective

Davis Davis –– many programs selective many programs selective

Irvine Irvine –– some programs selectivesome programs selective

Merced Merced –– no programs selectiveno programs selective

Los Angeles Los Angeles –– all programs selectiveall programs selective

Riverside Riverside -- some programs selectivesome programs selective

San Diego San Diego –– all programs selectiveall programs selective

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara –– some programs some programs selectiveselective

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz -- some programs some programs selectiveselective

CSUCSU

Cal Poly SLO Cal Poly SLO -- all programs all programs impactedimpacted

San Diego State San Diego State –– impacted campus impacted campus and most programs impactedand most programs impacted

Cal State Long Beach Cal State Long Beach -- many many programs impactedprograms impacted

Other 20 campuses Other 20 campuses -- impacted in 0 impacted in 0 --6 programs6 programs

For Impacted Campuses/Majors:For Impacted Campuses/Majors:http://www.calstate.edu/sas/impactiohttp://www.calstate.edu/sas/impactio

ninfo.shtmlninfo.shtml

Where to Find UC Campus Where to Find UC Campus Selection CriteriaSelection Criteria

Berkeley: Berkeley: students.berkeley.edu/admissions/transfer.aspstudents.berkeley.edu/admissions/transfer.asp

Davis: Davis: admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/tr_pros_stdtadmissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/tr_pros_stdt

Irvine: Irvine: www.admissions.uci.edu/as_adm.htmlwww.admissions.uci.edu/as_adm.html

Los Angeles: Los Angeles: www.admissions.ucla.eduwww.admissions.ucla.edu/transfer/transfer

Merced: Merced: admissions.ucmerced.eduadmissions.ucmerced.edu

Riverside: Riverside: futurestudents.ucr.edu/prospective/transfer.aspxfuturestudents.ucr.edu/prospective/transfer.aspx

San Diego: admissions.ucsd.edu/dev3/transfers/req.htmlSan Diego: admissions.ucsd.edu/dev3/transfers/req.html

Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara: www.admissions.ucsb.eduwww.admissions.ucsb.edu

Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz: admissions.ucsc.edu/apply/transfer_guide.cfmadmissions.ucsc.edu/apply/transfer_guide.cfm

CSU Impaction InformationCSU Impaction Informationhttp://www.calstate.edu/SAS/impactioninfo.shtmlhttp://www.calstate.edu/SAS/impactioninfo.shtml

The Importance of Major PreparationThe Importance of Major Preparation

Prepares students for upperPrepares students for upper--division workdivision work

Highly selective/impacted majors evaluate Highly selective/impacted majors evaluate students based on major preparation students based on major preparation completed prior to transfer.completed prior to transfer.

Prep for major coursework should be a Prep for major coursework should be a higher priority than IGETC or CSU higher priority than IGETC or CSU GE/Breadth.GE/Breadth.

General EducationGeneral Education

Each school and college at every UC and CSU campus Each school and college at every UC and CSU campus has general education (has general education (““breadthbreadth””) requirements.) requirements.

CCC students have the option to complete CCC students have the option to complete IGETC (UC IGETC (UC & CSU) or the CSU GE/Breadth& CSU) or the CSU GE/Breadth to satisfy lowerto satisfy lower--division GE requirements.division GE requirements.

IGETC is IGETC is notnot an admissionsan admissions eligibility requirement.eligibility requirement.

Completing GE, either through IGETC or campusCompleting GE, either through IGETC or campus--specific requirements, may be a specific requirements, may be a selectionselection requirement requirement for some UC campuses and programs.for some UC campuses and programs.

IGETC may not be the best path for majors that IGETC may not be the best path for majors that require extensive lowerrequire extensive lower--division major preparation; division major preparation; students should plan carefully.students should plan carefully.

SBCC Course Articulation & ASSIST SBCC Course Articulation & ASSIST

The UC Transferable Course Agreement (TCA) and CSU transferable The UC Transferable Course Agreement (TCA) and CSU transferable course information can be found at course information can be found at www.assist.orgwww.assist.orgSome SBCC courses have also been identified as equivalent to lowSome SBCC courses have also been identified as equivalent to lowerer--division courses at individual UC and/or CSU campuses division courses at individual UC and/or CSU campuses Articulation Agreements also provide students with a road map toArticulation Agreements also provide students with a road map topreparing for specific majors at each UC and/or CSU campus.preparing for specific majors at each UC and/or CSU campus.Some transferable SBCC courses are considered comparable to thosSome transferable SBCC courses are considered comparable to those e offered at the lower division at UC and/or CSU and fulfill requioffered at the lower division at UC and/or CSU and fulfill requirements rements for specific majors. for specific majors. Students should use ASSIST (Students should use ASSIST (www.assist.orgwww.assist.org) to find:) to find:

SBCC courses that are UC and/or CSU transferable SBCC courses that are UC and/or CSU transferable Courses that fulfill majorCourses that fulfill major--preparation requirementspreparation requirementsCourses that fulfill IGETC and/or CSU GE/Breadth Courses that fulfill IGETC and/or CSU GE/Breadth

ASSIST ASSIST ““Exploring MajorsExploring Majors”” feature also helps students choose feature also helps students choose campuses and majors.campuses and majors.

ASSIST: GE, IGETC, AI, Major Prep, MajorsASSIST: GE, IGETC, AI, Major Prep, Majorswww.assist.orgwww.assist.org

Transfer Admission GuaranteesTransfer Admission Guarantees(TAG)(TAG)

SBCC has SBCC has TAGsTAGs with the following campuses:with the following campuses:

UCUCUC DavisUC DavisUC IrvineUC IrvineUC MercedUC MercedUC RiversideUC RiversideUC San DiegoUC San DiegoUC Santa BarbaraUC Santa BarbaraUC Santa CruzUC Santa Cruz

And participates in UCLAAnd participates in UCLA’’s s Transfer Alliance Program Transfer Alliance Program that provides that provides ““priority priority consideration in admissionsconsideration in admissions””(* Requires completion of 6 honors (* Requires completion of 6 honors courses)courses)

CSUCSU

CSU Channel IslandsCSU Channel Islands

CSU NorthridgeCSU Northridge

UC Admissions InfoUC Admissions Info

Admission is a twoAdmission is a two--step processstep process

EligibilityEligibility == Meeting minimumMeeting minimumrequirements for transfer admissionrequirements for transfer admission

SelectionSelection == Choosing students for Choosing students for admission when a campus cannot admit all admission when a campus cannot admit all UCUC--eligible applicantseligible applicants

For UC Eligibility For UC Eligibility andand Selection:Selection:

Students should prepare for both when Students should prepare for both when choosing courseschoosing courses

Meeting minimum requirements does not Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to campus/major of guarantee admission to campus/major of choicechoice

General education courses should be General education courses should be appropriate for specific campus/majorappropriate for specific campus/major

Look for opportunities to meet eligibility, GE Look for opportunities to meet eligibility, GE and major preparation requirements with and major preparation requirements with same coursesame course

UC Comprehensive ReviewUC Comprehensive Review

The process campuses use to select students for The process campuses use to select students for admission when the number of eligible applicants admission when the number of eligible applicants exceeds available spacesexceeds available spaces

Campuses apply eight criteria approved by Campuses apply eight criteria approved by University facultyUniversity faculty

In evaluating applications, all campuses place highest In evaluating applications, all campuses place highest importance on academic achievement.importance on academic achievement.

Evaluation process and weight of each factor varies by Evaluation process and weight of each factor varies by campus.campus.

UCUC Selection CriteriaSelection Criteria

Completion of majorCompletion of major-- preparation coursespreparation coursesCompletion of breadth/GE requirementsCompletion of breadth/GE requirementsGPA in all transferable coursesGPA in all transferable coursesHonors courses/programsHonors courses/programsTalents, achievements, awardsTalents, achievements, awardsSpecial college projectsSpecial college projectsAccomplishments in light of life experiencesAccomplishments in light of life experiencesLocation of college or homeLocation of college or home

UC Grade Point AverageUC Grade Point Average

Minimum 2.4 GPA on UC transferable course workMinimum 2.4 GPA on UC transferable course work assures eligibility, assures eligibility, but not admission to a competitive campus or majorbut not admission to a competitive campus or major

3.3 UC transferable GPA3.3 UC transferable GPA = average for 2007 admitted transfer = average for 2007 admitted transfer studentsstudentsStudents should research selection criteria and admission requirStudents should research selection criteria and admission requirements ements for desired campuses, majors.for desired campuses, majors.Campuses like UC Berkeley and UCLA require much higher GPAs for Campuses like UC Berkeley and UCLA require much higher GPAs for admission.admission.

You must earn a C or better in each course when completing You must earn a C or better in each course when completing transfer eligibility 7transfer eligibility 7--course pattern, major prep and IGETC.course pattern, major prep and IGETC.Courses taken for a Credit (CR) grade are OKCourses taken for a Credit (CR) grade are OK (because SBCC certifies (because SBCC certifies that it is equivalent to grade of C or better).that it is equivalent to grade of C or better).

No more than 14 semester (21 quarter ) units of the 60 requiredNo more than 14 semester (21 quarter ) units of the 60 required for for eligibility may be taken for a Credit grade.eligibility may be taken for a Credit grade.Major prep courses should be taken for a letter grade (A, B, C, Major prep courses should be taken for a letter grade (A, B, C, etc) and etc) and not for CR.not for CR.

UC Transfer Credit LimitationsUC Transfer Credit Limitations

Maximum of 70 semester (105 quarter) transferable Maximum of 70 semester (105 quarter) transferable CCC units awarded credit toward UC graduationCCC units awarded credit toward UC graduation

Transferable units beyond this limit earn Transferable units beyond this limit earn subjectsubject credit only.credit only.

Maximum of 8 semester (12 quarter) ESL/ELD units Maximum of 8 semester (12 quarter) ESL/ELD units awarded transfer credit.awarded transfer credit.

Maximum of 4 semester (6 quarter) physical education Maximum of 4 semester (6 quarter) physical education activity units awarded transfer credit.activity units awarded transfer credit.

Maximum of 8 semester (12 quarter) units for physical Maximum of 8 semester (12 quarter) units for physical education theory courses.education theory courses.Information about Credit Limitations is on the SBCC TCA Information about Credit Limitations is on the SBCC TCA located on located on www.assist.orgwww.assist.org

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CSU Admission for Transfer Students CSU Admission for Transfer Students ––Three Basic ScenariosThree Basic Scenarios

Eligible for CSU freshman admission at HS Eligible for CSU freshman admission at HS graduation graduation

““Makes upMakes up”” missing HS subject units at missing HS subject units at CCCCCC

Never achieved CSU freshman admission Never achieved CSU freshman admission eligibility eligibility -- and the student wants to enter and the student wants to enter an an ““unun--impactedimpacted”” CSU programCSU program

CSU EligibleCSU Eligible”” at HS Graduationat HS GraduationConsult with counselor and identify CSU campus for Consult with counselor and identify CSU campus for transfertransfer

Complete CSU GE mathematics and English Composition Complete CSU GE mathematics and English Composition (w/ at least grades of (w/ at least grades of ““CC””))

Complete CSU GE critical thinking and oral Complete CSU GE critical thinking and oral communication (w/ at least grades of communication (w/ at least grades of ““CC””))

Apply by Nov. 30 to CSU campus that is accepting lower Apply by Nov. 30 to CSU campus that is accepting lower division transfersdivision transfers

http://http://www.csumentor.edu/filing_status/Default.aspwww.csumentor.edu/filing_status/Default.asp

Becomes CSU Becomes CSU ““FreshmanFreshman”” Eligible Eligible at CCCat CCC

““Make upMake up”” missing HS subject unit, (missing HS subject unit, (e.g. Language Other Than e.g. Language Other Than English)English)

Complete CSU GE mathematics and English Composition Complete CSU GE mathematics and English Composition (w/ at least grades of (w/ at least grades of ““CC””))

Complete CSU GE critical thinking and oral Complete CSU GE critical thinking and oral communication (w/ at least grades of communication (w/ at least grades of ““CC””))

Apply by application deadline to CSU campus that is Apply by application deadline to CSU campus that is accepting lower division transfersaccepting lower division transfers

http://http://www.csumentor.edu/filing_status/Default.aspwww.csumentor.edu/filing_status/Default.asp

Never Achieved CSU Freshman Never Achieved CSU Freshman EligibilityEligibility

Consult with counselor and identify CSU campus Consult with counselor and identify CSU campus for transferfor transfer

Select an unSelect an un--impacted major available at that impacted major available at that campuscampus

Complete 60 Complete 60 transferabletransferable units w/ GPA of 2.0units w/ GPA of 2.0

Complete at least 30 units of CSU GEComplete at least 30 units of CSU GE

Within GE Within GE -- complete w/ grades of complete w/ grades of ““CC”” or better:or better:Written Communication Written Communication Mathematics Mathematics Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Oral Communication Oral Communication

Never Achieved CSU Freshman Eligibility and Seeking Never Achieved CSU Freshman Eligibility and Seeking Admission to an Impacted ProgramAdmission to an Impacted Program

Identify and complete supplemental admissions criteria for impacIdentify and complete supplemental admissions criteria for impacted ted program.program.

http://www.calstate.edu/SAS/impactioninfo.shtmlhttp://www.calstate.edu/SAS/impactioninfo.shtml

Complete 60 Complete 60 transferabletransferable units w/ GPA of 2.0units w/ GPA of 2.0Impacted campuses and/or majors usually have a higher GPA Impacted campuses and/or majors usually have a higher GPA requirementrequirement

Complete at least 30 units of CSU GEComplete at least 30 units of CSU GE

Within GEWithin GE-- complete w/ grades of complete w/ grades of ““CC”” or better:or better:Written CommunicationWritten CommunicationMathematicsMathematicsCritical ThinkingCritical ThinkingOral CommunicationOral Communication

Use CSU Mentor Before You Applywww.csumentor.edu

Matching AssistantMatching Assistant

Comparative ViewComparative View

Campus FactsCampus Facts

Distance SearchDistance Search

CSU GE/IGETC Planner in CSU GE/IGETC Planner in CSUMentorCSUMentor

Best Advice for TransfersBest Advice for TransfersMeet with visiting UC and/or CSU Admissions Representatives Meet with visiting UC and/or CSU Admissions Representatives at SBCC Transfer Centerat SBCC Transfer Center, SS140. Campus reps from UCSB, UCLA, , SS140. Campus reps from UCSB, UCLA, UCSD, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, CSU Channel Islands, and CSU UCSD, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, CSU Channel Islands, and CSU Northridge. Reservations required. Northridge. Reservations required.

Complete transferable math and English requirements earlyComplete transferable math and English requirements early, , preferably within first 30 units at CCC.preferably within first 30 units at CCC.

Choose a major and campus as early as possibleChoose a major and campus as early as possible —— usually by usually by beginning of the sophomore year beginning of the sophomore year —— and contact campus for major and contact campus for major selection criteria.selection criteria.

Follow recommended curriculum for majorFollow recommended curriculum for major (including competitive (including competitive GPA).GPA).

Be sure GE pattern is appropriate for intended major and Be sure GE pattern is appropriate for intended major and campuscampus..

Take advantage of Transfer Admission GuaranteesTake advantage of Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGS) & (TAGS) & join the Transfer Academy.join the Transfer Academy.

Best Advice for TransfersBest Advice for TransfersMeet with a SBCC Academic Counselor (SS120) to create Meet with a SBCC Academic Counselor (SS120) to create and/or update your Student Education Plan at least once and/or update your Student Education Plan at least once a semestera semester

Consult online guides to academic programs and required Consult online guides to academic programs and required coursework in cooperation with college counselor:coursework in cooperation with college counselor:

ASSIST ASSIST www.assist.orgwww.assist.orgTransfer Prep Paths Transfer Prep Paths www.uctransfer.orgwww.uctransfer.orgCSU Mentor CSU Mentor www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.eduUC /CSU Campus AdmissionsUC /CSU Campus Admissions’’ WebsitesWebsites

If you have attended other colleges or universities, make If you have attended other colleges or universities, make an appointment with an Academic Counselor as soon as an appointment with an Academic Counselor as soon as possible to have your transcripts evaluated.possible to have your transcripts evaluated.

Questions?Questions?DropDrop--In Advising HoursIn Advising Hours

Transfer Center Advisors are available to answer quick questionsTransfer Center Advisors are available to answer quick questions and:and:Teach you how to navigate university websites to find transfer aTeach you how to navigate university websites to find transfer admission information and dmission information and requirements, admission application and scholarship/financial airequirements, admission application and scholarship/financial aid deadlines d deadlines Review UC and CSU minimum eligibility requirements and selectionReview UC and CSU minimum eligibility requirements and selection criteria (impacted criteria (impacted campuses/majors) with youcampuses/majors) with youInform you about other Transfer Center services/resources/prograInform you about other Transfer Center services/resources/programs available such as ms available such as university rep visits, Transfer Center Workshops, Transfer Acadeuniversity rep visits, Transfer Center Workshops, Transfer Academy, and TAPmy, and TAPReview printed transfer information with you, such as Cal Poly SReview printed transfer information with you, such as Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Transfer an Luis Obispo Transfer Selection Guides and available articulation agreements with privSelection Guides and available articulation agreements with private universitiesate universitiesTrain you how to use Assist to explore majors and research UC & Train you how to use Assist to explore majors and research UC & CSU lowerCSU lower--division division courses for the majorcourses for the majorTrain you to use DARS to check your progress on IGETC or CSU GETrain you to use DARS to check your progress on IGETC or CSU GEAssist you with completing university admissions applications anAssist you with completing university admissions applications and required formsd required formsAnd lots more.And lots more.

Transfer Center Advisors are available:Transfer Center Advisors are available:Monday:Monday: 10am10am——1pm & 31pm & 3--5pm5pmTuesday:Tuesday: 10am10am——1pm & 31pm & 3--5pm5pmWednesday: 10amWednesday: 10am——1pm & 31pm & 3--5pm5pmThursday:Thursday: 10am10am——1pm & 21pm & 2--4pm4pm