This document provides an overview of transfer options for students in California, including transferring to California Community Colleges, California State Universities, University of California campuses, and private/independent colleges. It outlines requirements and pathways for transfer, such as completing 60 transferable units including general education, major preparation courses, and electives. The document also summarizes the differences between UC and CSU systems, requirements for admission like GPA minimums, and tips for developing an effective transfer plan.

1. Transfer 101
Quick Overview
TRANSFER 101
Ivan Silva
Counseling 1
(Edited with permission from Mr. Cedillos)

2. Transfer Options
Institutions of Higher Learning
California Community Colleges (CCC) - 113
California State University (CSU)- 23
University of California (UC)- 10
Independent and Private Colleges/Universities- Over 70

3. Preparing to Transfer
60 Transferable Units
General
Education,
Approx. 35
*Major
Preparation,
10-30 units
Electives,
Units Vary
60 Transferable Units
*Engineering and science majors are encouraged to concentrate
on completing major preparation and not GE.

4. Path to the Bachelor’s Degree
60-70
Transferable
LAHC Semester
Units
@
LA Harbor
College
50-70 University
Semester Units
@
University
120+ Units =
Bachelor’s Degree
Total

5. Intersegmental General
Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC)

6. The University of California (UC)
Riverside
San Diego
San Francisco (graduate level)
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Berkeley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
 One university- ten campuses
 Research based university
 Geared to full-time/day-time students
 Offers Bachelors, Masters, and PhD programs

7. The University of California (UC)
The Bare Minimum
 60 transferable units
 Minimum 2.4 GPA for CA residents
 (2.8 GPA for nonresidents)
Being Competitive
May Include
 Completion of IGETC
 Completion of Major Prep
 Achieving a competitive GPA in
transferable coursework
 Honors courses/ program
 Special college projects/programs
 Accomplishments
 Personal Insight Questions
 Note: For many majors at most UC
campuses a 3.2 GPA is competitive (UC
Berkeley, UCLA, and UCSD are the
primary exceptions)
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
Six UC campuses offer guarantee/priority admission
through TAG: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa
Barbara, Santa Cruz
You are only allowed to TAG with one campus
Students must complete UC and campus-specific
transfer admission requirements to be eligible for TAG

8. California State General
Education Certification
Requirements
(CSU- GE Breath)

9. California State University (CSU)
 23 campuses
 Combines theory and practice
 Designed for day-time/part-time
students (weekend classes)
 Majors offered only at CSU: Hotel
Management, Rehabilitation Services,
Recreation
 Offers Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate
Degrees

10. California State University (CSU)
The Bare Minimum
 60 transferable units
 Minimum 2.0 GPA for CA residents
 (2.4 GPA for nonresidents)
Being Competitive
May Include
 Completion of General ED
pattern such as CSU- GE
Breath or IGETC
 Completion of Major Prep
 Achieving a competitive GPA
in transferable coursework
 Completion of an Associate
Degree for Transfer (aka AD-T,
AA-T, AS-T)

11. California State University:
Associate Degree for Transfer
ADT Requirements
 Fully complete the CSU-GE or
IGETC-CSU pattern
 Complete the required 18 units
for the ADT major
 Earn a 2.0 GPA
Allows a student at the California Community Colleges to earn an
Associates Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) while preparing for transfer
to the California State University.
Guaranteed admission
consideration at the CSU
 Admission to the CSU system
 Admission with Junior status
 No more than 60 additional units
to complete BA degree
 GPA Bump
Fulfilling the GE requirements for a CSU:
CSU General Education Pattern
IGETC
Completion of the CSU-GE or IGETC pattern is NOT an admissions requirement
Students applying to both UC and CSU should follow the IGETC

12. California State University:
Associate Degree for Transfer
(ADT)
LA Harbor College offers 13 Associate Degree for Transfer:
•Administration of Justice (AS-T)*
•Anthropology (AA-T)*
•Business Administration (AS-T)*
•Communication Studies (AA-T)*
•Child Development (AS-T)*
•English (AA-T)*
•History (AA-T)*
•Kinesiology- AA-T
•Mathematics (AS-T)*
•Music (AA-T)*
•Physics (AS-T)*
•Psychology (AA-T)*
•Studio Art (AA-T)*

13. University of California v.
California State University
UC (10 Campuses)
Offers PhD & Professional Degrees in addition to
Bachelors/Undergraduate Degrees
Emphasis on Theory & Research
Quarter system, except Berkeley & Merced
Geared toward full-time/day-time students
238,00 students are enrolled
Admissions Standards:
Transfer Application minimum: 2.4 GPA 60 units
minimum
Holistic Student Evaluation- Personal Insight
Questions
CSU (23 Campuses)
Up to Master’s degree, except for a selected
number of doctoral degrees, offered jointly with
the UC or independent universities in CA
Emphasis on “Applied” Learning
Semester System (2/3 of campuses
Quarter System (1/3 of campuses)
Designed for day-time/part-time students
(weekend classes)
437,000 students are enrolled
Admission Standards:
Transfer Applicant minimum: 2.0 GPA 60 units
minimum
Merit Based Admittance- GPA review

14. Independent/ Private and
Out-of-State Schools
 Requirements vary, start your research early
 Many schools allow transfer with less than 60 units
 Some colleges will accept IGETC
 General Ed Specific to the College
 GPA 3.0 and above
 May require SAT/ACT scores
 Common Application
 For info on independent colleges and universities in California:
www.aiccu.org
 For info on out-of-state colleges and universities:
www.collegesource.org
Meet with a Transfer Counselor for more information

15. Transfer Tips
 Work closely with a Transfer Counselor, the transfer center
and CSU or UC rep to develop a transfer plan early
 Develop and follow a transfer plan (update it regularly)
 ASSIST (assist.org) is helpful but not a substitute for
counseling
 Know the difference between Transferable and Not
Transferable courses
 Review the admission and program information on the
website of the CSU or UC campuses you are interested in
 Visit a UC, CSU or Private University

16. Transfer
Center
Website
Visit the website
Get familiar with their events,
workshops, fieldtrips, conferences
and other
24 units or more to see a transfer
counselor