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City College of San FranciscoCity College of San FranciscoTRANSFER BASICSTRANSFER BASICS
Jack Sugawara, CounselorJack Sugawara, CounselorTransfer CenterTransfer CenterScience Hall 132Science Hall 132
415-239-3748415-239-3748
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Agenda for TodayAgenda for TodayCollege OptionsCollege OptionsCollege Degrees – what do they mean?College Degrees – what do they mean?CCSF Transfer StatisticsCCSF Transfer StatisticsTransfer Requirements (CSU, UC, Private)Transfer Requirements (CSU, UC, Private)CostCostFAQ’sFAQ’sTransfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)Transfer Center ServicesTransfer Center Services
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After High School…After High School…
POST-SECONDARYEDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
California Community Colleges(CCC)
- 112 campuses –
California State University(CSU)
- 23 campuses –
University of California(UC)
-10 campuses –
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Great reasons for being a Great reasons for being a student at CCSF:student at CCSF:
Community College students have the Community College students have the highest priority to transfer to a CSU or UC highest priority to transfer to a CSU or UC as a junior level student!as a junior level student!
Transfer Admission Guarantees to 7 UC Transfer Admission Guarantees to 7 UC Campuses and 3 Private Universities!Campuses and 3 Private Universities!
Great place to take a variety of different Great place to take a variety of different classes to help you decide on a major!classes to help you decide on a major!
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Academic PyramidAcademic Pyramid
Doctorate Program
Graduate Program30-60 units
Undergraduate Program120-134 units
Community College Program60 lower division units
Sophomore Freshman
Senior Junior
Graduate
Post-Graduate
Degree: AA, AS or Certificate
Degree: BA, BS, BFA. etc.
Degree: MA, MS, MFA, MLS, etc..
Degree: Ph.D. Ed.D, etc.
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Where did CCSF students transfer Where did CCSF students transfer in 2009– 2010?in 2009– 2010?
San Francisco State (527)San Francisco State (527)UC Berkeley (124)UC Berkeley (124)UC Davis (93)UC Davis (93)CSU – East Bay (47)CSU – East Bay (47)UC Los Angeles (42)UC Los Angeles (42)UC San Diego (23)UC San Diego (23)San Jose State (19)San Jose State (19)
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CCSF Transfer CurriculumCCSF Transfer Curriculum
+1,800 CSU transferable classes+1,800 CSU transferable classes
+ 1,400 UC transferable classes+ 1,400 UC transferable classes
For a listing of CCSF classes that transfer For a listing of CCSF classes that transfer to CSU or UC, visit www.assist.orgto CSU or UC, visit www.assist.org
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Minimum CSU Transfer Minimum CSU Transfer EligibilityEligibility
60 or more transferable semester units60 or more transferable semester units2.0 GPA for CA residents2.0 GPA for CA residents
2.4 GPA for non-CA residents2.4 GPA for non-CA residents30 of the 39 units of General Education30 of the 39 units of General Education
A1 Oral CommunicationA1 Oral CommunicationA2 Written CommunicationA2 Written CommunicationA3 Critical Thinking (A3 Critical Thinking (waived for Engineering majorwaived for Engineering major))
B4 Quantitative ReasoningB4 Quantitative Reasoning
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Applying to CSUApplying to CSUOther Criteria being used by Other Criteria being used by somesome CSU CSU
Campuses due to the CA budget crisis:Campuses due to the CA budget crisis:
Priority will be given to applicants from CA Priority will be given to applicants from CA community colleges who applied during the community colleges who applied during the priority application periodpriority application period
And to students who attend CA community And to students who attend CA community colleges in their local admission area (CACC colleges in their local admission area (CACC is in county considered local to the university)is in county considered local to the university)
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CSU Transfer InformationCSU Transfer Information
CSUMentor will provide students with CSUMentor will provide students with information on how to plan for and information on how to plan for and apply to the California State Universityapply to the California State University
www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu
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Minimum UC EligibilityMinimum UC Eligibility
60 or more transferable semester units60 or more transferable semester units 2.4 GPA for CA residents2.4 GPA for CA residents
2.8 for non-CA residents2.8 for non-CA residents English Composition (2 courses)English Composition (2 courses) Quantitative Reasoning/Math (1course)Quantitative Reasoning/Math (1course) Subject Requirements (4 courses)Subject Requirements (4 courses)
From at least 2 different areas of:From at least 2 different areas of:SciencesSciencesArts & Humanities Arts & Humanities Behavioral/Social SciencesBehavioral/Social Sciences
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University of CaliforniaUniversity of CaliforniaAcademic FactorsAcademic Factors
Transferable GPA Transferable GPA
Major preparation & GPAMajor preparation & GPA
Honors course workHonors course work
Breadth requirements Breadth requirements
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University of CaliforniaUniversity of CaliforniaNon-Academic FactorsNon-Academic Factors
Special talents, knowledge, projectsSpecial talents, knowledge, projects
Demonstrated leadership & excellenceDemonstrated leadership & excellence
Personal achievement and contextPersonal achievement and context
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Keys to TransferKeys to Transfer
Eligibility vs. SelectionEligibility vs. Selection
Having a Comprehensive ApplicationHaving a Comprehensive Application
Understanding use of IGETCUnderstanding use of IGETC
Completing preparatory course workCompleting preparatory course work
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UC Transfer InformationUC Transfer Information
This site contains useful information for This site contains useful information for students planning to transfer to UCstudents planning to transfer to UC
http://http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/admissions/
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Independent Colleges/UniversitiesIndependent Colleges/Universities
The Association of Independent California The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) represents Colleges and Universities (AICCU) represents 76 private colleges and universities. 76 private colleges and universities.
http://www.aiccu.edu/http://www.aiccu.edu/ General informationGeneral information college profilescollege profiles links to private colleges' home pages links to private colleges' home pages college applicationscollege applications financial aid information financial aid information virtual campus toursvirtual campus tours and much more!and much more!
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Registration Fees & TuitionRegistration Fees & Tuition
Full Time Registration Fees for CA Residents (2011-2012):
California Community Colleges California Community Colleges (CCC)(CCC)
$36 per unit$36 per unit
California State Universities California State Universities (CSU)(CSU)
$6,800 + per year$6,800 + per year
University of California (UC)University of California (UC) $14,000 + per year$14,000 + per year
Private/Independent Private/Independent $40,000 + per year$40,000 + per year
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How to Pay for CollegeHow to Pay for College Apply for Financial Aid atApply for Financial Aid at
www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov
ScholarshipsScholarships
Private School Sources:Private School Sources: Many have their own special financial aid programs Many have their own special financial aid programs
based on merit and/or needbased on merit and/or need
Many use a different family income guidelineMany use a different family income guideline
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FAQFAQ
How do students find a list of courses How do students find a list of courses required to transfer?required to transfer?www.assist.orgwww.assist.org
To research the required and elective courses for To research the required and elective courses for public universities in Californiapublic universities in California
www.ccsf.eduwww.ccsf.edu/Services/Articulation//Services/Articulation/To research CCSF’s articulation agreements with To research CCSF’s articulation agreements with
private & out of state institutionsprivate & out of state institutions
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FAQFAQ
Can students use AP test scores to fulfill Can students use AP test scores to fulfill requirements?requirements?
Although it was a good idea for you to take Although it was a good idea for you to take AP courses in high school, using AP AP courses in high school, using AP scores can be tricky. Please come in and scores can be tricky. Please come in and speak with a counselorspeak with a counselor
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True/FalseTrue/False I need at least 60 transferable units to be transfer I need at least 60 transferable units to be transfer
ready.ready.
True for CA public universitiesTrue for CA public universities Depends for CA private universities and out-of-Depends for CA private universities and out-of-
state universitiesstate universities
I need to earn an AA/AS degree to be able to transfer.I need to earn an AA/AS degree to be able to transfer.
False!False! HoweverHowever, new AA-T or AS-T (psychology, , new AA-T or AS-T (psychology,
communication studies) communication studies) maymay be helpful be helpful
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Transfer Admission GuaranteesTransfer Admission Guarantees
UC: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, UC: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa CruzSanta Barbara, Santa Cruz
Independents: Saint Mary’s College, Santa Independents: Saint Mary’s College, Santa Clara University, University of the PacificClara University, University of the Pacific
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UC Davis Transfer UC Davis Transfer Admissions GuaranteeAdmissions Guarantee
When the online TAG form is submitted:When the online TAG form is submitted:30 UC transferable units30 UC transferable units3.2 – 3.3 UC GPA, depending upon major3.2 – 3.3 UC GPA, depending upon major
To be admitted:To be admitted:Meet minimum UC eligibility requirementsMeet minimum UC eligibility requirementsFor selective majors, completion of required major For selective majors, completion of required major
courses as listed on www.assist.orgcourses as listed on www.assist.orgUC Application & Personal StatementUC Application & Personal Statement
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Transfer Center ServicesTransfer Center Services
Application AssistanceApplication Assistance Access to Computers and Library of ResourcesAccess to Computers and Library of Resources Campus ToursCampus Tours Educational PlanningEducational Planning Transfer Day College Fair (every October)Transfer Day College Fair (every October) University Admissions AdvisingUniversity Admissions Advising Transfer WorkshopsTransfer Workshops Enhancement ProgramsEnhancement Programs
Cross-Registration Opportunities Cross-Registration Opportunities (Mills College and UC (Mills College and UC Berkeley)Berkeley)
Honors ProgramHonors Program Jack Kent Cooke ScholarshipJack Kent Cooke Scholarship
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Visit the Visit the Transfer Center soon!Transfer Center soon!
You can find us in Science Hall, Room 132. You can find us in Science Hall, Room 132.
Come in to make an appointment!Come in to make an appointment!