The document provides information for students attending a transfer advisement session at Victor Valley College. It discusses options for transferring to a 4-year university, including earning an Associate's degree. It outlines the requirements and pathways for transferring to the California State University (CSU) system, University of California (UC) system, and private universities. The document also addresses interpreting assessment test results, educational planning, class scheduling, and general requirements for transferring with an emphasis on completing general education and major preparation courses.

2. The Counseling Department welcomes you
to the Transfer Advisement Session.

3.  Transfer to a 4-year university to earn a
Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree (B.A./B.S.)
 Earn an Associate of Science/Arts Degree
(A.S./A.A.)
 Complete a VVC Issued Certificate
 Take classes for personal interest/growth

4. Part 1: Preparation for transfer to
• California State University
(CSU)
• University of California
(UC)
• Private Universities

5. Part 2: Class Scheduling and Assessment Results

6.  Quiz at end of Part 2 of this presentation
 You must have your VVC ID# and password
 Quiz will cover material in Parts 1 & 2

7.  Systems of Higher Education
◦ California State University (CSU)
◦ University of California (UC)
◦ Independent/Private/Out-of-State Universities
 What if I Am Undecided?

8. Requirements by Course Categories
Total=60 transferable units

9.  CSU System Overview
 Transfer Preparation
◦ Major Preparation
◦ Links to Local CSU’s

10. There are 23 CSU’s to choose from.

11.  CSU General Education (GE) Advising
Worksheet
There are 5 areas of General Education that you
need to complete in order to be CSU GE
(General Education) certified. This will
represent about 40 or more units of
coursework.

12.  The Student Transfer Achievement Reform
Act (Senate Bill 1440)
◦ Earn an Associate Degree for transfer to the
California State University
◦ Guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not a
particular campus or major
 Complete the following
◦ CSU-GE or IGETC
◦ A minimum of 60 CSU transferable units
◦ A minimum CSU transferable GPA of 2.0

14.  CSU San Bernardino
 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
 CSU Fullerton
 Other CSU's
 CSU MENTOR

15.  UC System Overview
 Transfer Preparation
◦ IGETC Advising Sheet
◦ Major Preparation

17.  IGETC
◦ For UC and/or CSU
◦ Six Areas (36+ units)
◦ U.S History, U.S. Constitution and American Ideals
requirement is highly recommended (CSU)
◦ No “D” grades
◦ Subject to change from year to year. Always check
with your counselor for the latest information.

18. TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee)

20.  UC Irvine
 UCLA
 UC Riverside
 UC San Diego
 UC Admissions

21.  Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities
 Transfer Preparation
◦ Follow campus specific GE patterns
◦ Follow IGETC
◦ See a counselor
 Links to local schools
◦ University of Redlands
◦ Azusa Pacific University
◦ University of LaVerne

22.  Follow the IGETC pattern
 Do some research
◦ www.cacareercafe.com
◦ www.californiacolleges.edu
◦ www.assist.org
 Enroll in “Guid 100:Career and Life Planning”
 See a counselor

23.  Congratulations! You have completed part
one of the online advisement. You are now
ready to start part two. In part two, you will
learn how to make your class schedule. You
may watch part one again at any time in the
future.

24.  Interpret assessment test results
 Educational planning
 Scheduling classes

25.  What is the purpose of these tests?
 Clearing pre-requisites
by other means

26. Individual Score Report
Student Name Student ID Major Name
Date of Birth Date of Testing Site Name
Message from the Institution
Congratulations! Your course placements are displayed below. You have completed an important
step in the Victor Valley College Matriculation process. Other steps include a meeting with a
counselor and an orientation session. Please see the counseling department for more
information. Congratulations!
Test Results
Test Name Score
Reading Comprehension
Sentence Skills
Arithmetic
Elementary Algebra
Course Placements

27. Pre-College Level
Basic Skills / Math 6
Math 10 Basic Math Skills
Math 12 Pre-Algebra
Math 50 Elementary Algebra
Associate Degree Level (required for graduation)
Math 90 Intermediate Algebra
Transfer Level
Math 104 Trigonometry
Math 105 College Algebra
Math 120 Statistics
Math 132 The Ideas of Math
Math 226 Calculus

28. Pre-College Level
Basic Skills
English 6 Basic Reading & Writing
English 8 Reading Improvement
English 65 College Grammar
English 50 English Fundamentals
English 59 Effective Reading
College Level (Engl 101 required for graduation and transfer)
English 101 English Composition & Reading
English 149 Critical Reading & College Study Skills

29.  Summary
◦ Register for appropriate Math or English courses
◦ If you have questions about your test results please
contact the Assessment Center at (760) 245-4271
x2367 or email Lilia.Garcia@vvc.edu

30.  Requirements by Course Categories
◦ Total 60 transferrable units
 General Education
 Major Preparation
 Electives

31.  Follow CSU GE for CSU’s
 Follow IGETC for …
◦ UC Schools
◦ Some independent & out-of-state
universities (Most have unique
requirements)
◦ If you are preparing for UC and CSU transfer
◦ If you are undecided

32. 1. Complete English 101 early
2. Complete Critical Thinking Course
 Take ENGL 104, PHIL/RLST 207 for IGETC
 Take Critical Thinking course for CSU GE

33. 3. Complete a Communications Course for
the CSU System.
4. Complete Math Course(s) required for GE
and/or major preparation as soon as
possible.

34.  For majors in CSU’s or UC’s – go to
www.assist.org
 For majors in out-of-state or independent
universities, look up information in catalogs,
on the internet, or contact each school
directly.
 See a counselor or visit the University
Transfer Center if you’re undecided.

35.  Low unit majors (3-18 units)
◦ Sociology, History, Criminal Justice, etc.
 High Unit Majors (19 + units)
◦ Science, Engineering, Math, Computer Science,
Business Administration
 Overlapping GE units with Major Preparation

36.  Choose electives to reach the minimum
transfer requirement of 60 units
 Review the schedule or college catalog to
determine the transferability of electives
 Example description from VVC Schedule
This indicates transferability to both CSU and UC.

37.  Must complete
◦ 60 transferable units
◦ Complete all general education for transfer
◦ Complete all major preparation requirements
◦ Complete electives as necessary
 Meet GPA requirement for major
 Earning an A.A./A.S. degree is not necessarily
a transfer requirement.
 If you are interested in earning an A.A./A.S.
degree before you transfer, consult with a
counselor.

38. Consider the Following:
 Time commitment
◦ Full time/Part time status
◦ Work load
◦ Outside commitments
 Financial Aid
 Assessment Results (English & math)
 Pay attention to important dates listed in the
schedule.

39.  Balance work & school
◦ Working 0-10 hours, recommend 15-17 units
◦ Working 10-20 hours, recommend 12-15 units
◦ Working 20-30 hours, recommend 6-12 units
◦ Working 30-40 hours, recommend 1-6 units
 1 unit of lecture = 3 hours per week
 12 units = 36 hours

40. Full-Time Student
 12 units or more
 Financial aid award will
be greater
 Achieve educational goal
faster
 Obligations outside of
school are minimal
 Greater opportunity to
take advantage of
campus resources
Part-Time Student
 Less than 12 units
 Financial aid award will
be less
 Achieve educational goal
in smaller steps
 Obligations outside of
school have higher
priority
 Fewer opportunities to
take advantage of
campus resources

41.  Math and English courses
 Guidance 100: Career & Life Planning
 Courses for General Education
 Courses for Major Preparation

42.  Puente Project
 Honors Program
 Extended Opportunity Program and Services
(EOPS)

43.  Make an appointment with a counselor once
you have started the semester.
 The best time of year to make an appointment
is during the fall in the months of September
and October, and in the spring during the
months of March and April. Please click here
to schedule an in-person appointment.

44. 1. Follow this link to take and pass a quiz on
this advisement information to move
forward in the matriculation process.
2. Enroll in classes on your designated day.

45. Thank You and Welcome!!!