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HOW TO TRANSFER TO A FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY
Get help! Utilize the many services offered by the Transfer Center (Located in the Student
Services Center; Counseling Office, 1
st
floor) and set up an appointment with an academic
counselor, a Transfer Center counselor, or a university representative to review where you
are in meeting transfer admissions requirements. The following six steps can be a guide to
your approach:
STEP 1: NARROW DOWN YOUR FOUR-YEAR CAMPUSES AND MAJOR
OPTIONS
Although this is often difficult, you will want to focus on a major and a university to
determine your specific requirements for transfer. Take some time to explore your
interests, values, and skills when choosing a major. Then conduct a search for the campus
that best fits what you are looking for in a university. Look at university catalogs, visit
university websites, meet with a university representative, and go on a tour of the university
to get a feel for the campus environment. You may also want to check
to
use the “Explore Majors” function to get a list of universities that offer your major.
STEP 2: FULFILL YOUR GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
You can do this by fulfilling the CSU General Education certification pattern if you wish to
transfer to a CSU or the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum)
pattern if you wish to apply to a UC or CSU. It is important to note that the IGETC pattern
may not be appropriate for certain majors; check
or make an appointment
with a counselor for information. The general education patterns for many independent
universities are also available in the Counseling Center.
STEP 3: COMPLETE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED TRANSFERABLE
UNITS/GRADES
You must complete a minimum of 60 transferable units to meet minimum admissions
requirements for UC and CSU. Less units are required for transfer admissions to many
independent universities. A minimum grade point average of a 2.0 for CSU and a 2.4 for a
UC is required in transferable courses. However, the minimum grade point average does not
guarantee acceptance to all campuses and all majors. The higher your grade point average
is, the greater the chance of being accepted to the university and major of your choice.
