TRANSFER 101

This presentation is a brief summary of requirements. It does not take the place of official requirements in

college and university catalogs. Students should consult these resources and meet with a counselor regularly.

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Challenges:•Two roles: Student and Transfer Planner

•Plan for transfer and graduation goals

•Adjust (quickly!) to new school in Junior year

•Some schools don’t take transfers, or take very few

•Manage time, costs, resources differently

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Opportunities:•Admission Priority upon transfer

•Great support

•Flexibility (f/t or p/t, live at home, explore majors, etc.)

•Saves $$$ (if done well)

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Do you plan to transfer to:

Poll Results

Cal State University Code ####

University of California Code ####

CA Private University Code ####

Out of State University Code ####

Choosing a University or College

Academic Questions:• Do they have your major?

• Do you want a “sweatshirt school”?

• Rankings, sports, etc.

Academic Questions:• Are you a competitive candidate?

• Is the school on a semester or quarter system?

Choosing a University or College

UCLA Transfer Admissions Guide 2016-2017https://www.admission.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_tr/UCLA_TAG.pdf

UCLA Transfer Admissions Guide 2016-2017https://www.admission.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_tr/UCLA_TAG.pdf

Academic Questions:• Outcomes:

• Graduation rate

• Time to graduation

• Employment or grad school admit rates after BA/BS

• Loan Default Rate

• Accreditation:

• 6 regional associations

• Beware if they only have program accreditation

Choosing a University or College

Environmental Questions:

Choosing a University or College

Campus size, setting, and distance

NYU

Heritage University

Size Population

Small Campus <5,000

Medium Campus 5,000-15,000

Large Campus >15,000

Environmental Questions:

Choosing a University or College

Campus demographics and culture:

CSUF demographics

UCLA cultural activities

Environmental Questions:

Choosing a University or College

Transportation and Housing:

CSUF Parking

ASU –Vista del Sol

Cost of Education

University Costs:

CSUF cost of attendance

UC Irvine cost of attendance

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How much will UC Irvine tuition cost for this

student?•CA resident

•Family income = $79,000

Poll Results

$0: Code ####

$3356: Code ####

$11,220: Code ####

$22,878: Code ####

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How much will UC Irvine tuition cost for this

student?•CA resident

•Family income = $79,000

$0

Check out UC’s Blue & Gold Program, CA Middle Class Scholarship,

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), institutional & private

scholarships, Pell & Cal Grants

CSU/UC Upper-Division (Junior Level) Transfer

Total number of transferable units @

Santiago Canyon College:

Min 60 / Max 70

General Education

CoursesPlan B or Plan C

(approx. 40 units)

Major Preparation(0-30 units;

Assist website)

ElectivesCSU or UC

transferable courses

Q: How long will this take you?

Timeline for 2-Year Transfer

Fall Semester: 15 units

•Attend Transfer 101 workshop

•Follow up with a Transfer 102 workshop

•Explore SCC Student Services web site

•Follow TSC on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube

•Attend Transfer Fair

•Meet with a Counselor

First YearGather information, explore options,

and make a plan

Timeline for 2-Year Transfer

Spring Semester: 15 units

•Meet with university rep(s)

•Take university tour(s)

•Attend TSC’s Pre-Professional seminar (Pre-Med, Pre-Law, etc.)

•Attend TSC’s TAG workshop to learn about guaranteed/priority admission programs

•Explore Assist.org

•Visit the Career Center

•Meet with your counselor to update your plan

First Year30 transferable units complete

Goals and plan established

Timeline for 2-Year Transfer

Fall Semester: 15 units

•Attend TSC’s TAG, App Essay, Application, and “Now What?” workshops

•Submit TAG and university applications!

•Meet with university rep(s) and take tour(s)

•Meet with Counselor for progress check, G.E. Certification, and Degree Petition

Second YearRevise plan as needed,

get transfer apps in the works

Timeline for 2-Year Transfer

Spring Semester: 15 units

•Application completion:

•Submit supplemental app/update if required

•Submit ALL transcripts (H.S.; all colleges, military, etc.)

•Submit ACT/SAT or other test scores if required

•SIR/SIE & deposit

•Update FAFSA

•Submit SCC Scholarship Application

•Update TSC on your destination, and enjoy Commencement!

Second Year

60 transferable units complete

Good luck at the University!

CSU Filing Period

Fall: October 1st-November 30th

Spring: August 1st-31st

AD-T Degrees (for specific majors)

UC Filing Period November 1st-November 30th

UC TAG

Sept 1st-30th

(Guarantee to UCI, UCSB, UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Riverside)

*not all majors apply

TRANSFER RESOURCESsccollege.edu/transfer

Downloads; Schedules for University Reps, Transfer Fairs, Workshops, University Tours

CSUmentor.edu

Transfer Planner, campus info, application

https://uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu

Transfer Planner, TAG app

Assist.org

Explore majors and campuses at CSU & UC

BigFuture.CollegeBoard.org

Find colleges, career info, financial aid & scholarships/grants

Fall 2016 Hours:

Monday –Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00pm

Wednesday: 8:00am-7:00pm

Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm

Staff:

Amanda Campbell

Emi Kawafuchi

Miguel Luna

Room D-104 (Currently E-307)

714-628-4865

sccollege.edu/transfer