Parent 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.
Parent 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.
Transferring is a PROCESS!
It’s much more than an application!
Research, planning, applications, app updates,
supplemental apps, sending transcripts, statement
of intent, deposits, etc.
The sooner you start, the better!
Follow-through!
The most common way to lose admission offers is
to miss deadlines for transcripts, etc.
Choosing a University
Opportunities for SCC Transfers:•Admission Priority upon transfer
•Great support
•Flexibility (f/t or p/t, live at home, explore majors, etc.)
•Saves $$$ (if done well)
5
Challenges:•Two roles: Student and Transfer Planner
•Research & select destination•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
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
Choosing a University
Academic Questions:
• Do they have your major?
• Are you a competitive candidate?
• Is the school on a semester or quarter system?
• Do you want a “sweatshirt school”?
• Rankings, sports, etc.
Environmental Questions:
Choosing a University
Campus size, setting, and distanceSCC:
• ~15,000 students (~9200 FTES)• Small, user-friendly campus• Most students from within 15 miles
Universities:• 500 to 60,000+ students• May be city-sized
• Students from broad areas
Campus demographics and culture• Cal State Long Beach Student Demographics
Transportation and housing• UC Riverside Housing
Financial Considerations
Cost of Education
Cost ComparisonCal State Universities (CSUs)
• $5472/year F/T tuition + campus fees
• Total w/room & board (on campus), books, etc., ranges from $20,000 to $26,000/year
http://www.calstate.edu/sas/costofattendance/
University of California (UCs)• $12,804/year F/T tuition +
campus fees• Total w/ room & board,
books, transportation, etc., averages $34,500/year
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/tuition-and-cost/
Private & Out of State Universities• Cost: $5k - $50k +• Avg private tuition & fees 14/15:
$31,381 (US News)
• USC: $49,464/yr F/T tuition• Total USC w/room & board,
books, transportation, etc., estimated at $67,212
12
6 Year Options:
•SCC estimates f/t cost of attendance (14 units) for commuter students at $11,937, including personal expenses•CSUF estimates f/t cost of attendance for commuter student: $15,506, not including personal expenses (14/15)•US BLS estimates avg salary of f/t, year-round worker age 18-24: $37,201
•By age 25-34 that increases to $59,828
3 yrs work @ $10/hr x 10 hrs/wk, 50wks: +$15,0003 yrs f/t SCC + 2 years f/t CSU: -$66,0001 yr avg f/t salary after grad: +$37,000Balance: -$14,000
6 yrs work @ $10/hr x 20 hrs/wk, 50 wks: +$60,0003 years f/t SCC + 3 years f/t CSU: -$82,000Balance: -$22,000
2 yrs SCC + 2 years CSU: - $55,0002 yrs avg f/t salary after grad: +$74,000Balance: +19,000
Q: How long will college take?Q: How & when do you want to pay?
13
Check out:
FAFSA
UC’s Blue & Gold Program
CA Middle Class Scholarship
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE),
Institutional & Private Scholarships
Pell & Cal Grants
Academic Planning
CSU/UC Upper-Division (Junior Level) Transfer
Total number of transferable units @
Santiago Canyon College:
Min 60 / Max 70
General Education Courses
Plan B or Plan C(approx. 40 units)
Major Preparation(0-30 units;
www.assist.org)
ElectivesCSU or UCtransferable
courses
Q: How long will this take?
16CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY:Admission as an upper-division transfer student
Complete a min. of 60 transferableunits 100/200 level courses
Maximum of 70 units
Transferable GPA min: 2.0 Most campuses/majors require higher
Local priority service
AA-T/AS-T degree gets guarantee
Major Preparation Good Standing at last institution Golden 4 GE Courses:
Area A1 of Plan B – Speech Comm.
Area A2 of Plan B – English
Area A3 of Plan B – Critical Thinking
Area B4 of Plan B – Mathematics
Use Transfer Planner at www.csumentor.edu
Impacted CSU Campuses & MajorsMost Impacted CSUs:
Cal State Fullerton – Campus + all majors
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo – Campus + all majors
San Diego State – Campus + all majors
San Jose State – Campus + all majors
Cal State Long Beach – Campus + all majors
Commonly Impacted/Limited Majors:Apparel Design/Merchandising Architecture
Fine Art Nursing
Business Administration Social Work
Criminal Justice Psychology
Communication Engineering
These lists change annually – Check with Counseling, the Transfer Success Center, or
www.csumentor.edu for current information.
University of California: Admission as an upper-division transfer student
Complete 60 UC transferable units Maximum of 70 accepted See UC Transfer Course list
Transferable GPA min: 2.4 Realistically: 3.0+ Many campuses/majors require higher
Major Preparation Some majors require all prep completed
prior to transfer
Golden 3 GE Courses:
Area 1A of Plan C – English Composition
Area 1B of Plan C – Critical Thinking
Area 2 of Plan C – Mathematics
Use Transfer Planner at admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu
• You Are Here
Competitive UC campuses & majors
All campuses!
Most Competitive:
UC Berkeley (aka: Cal)
UCLA
All Majors!
The Most Competitive:
Most Sciences, especially Bio and
Chem
Most Engineering
Business/Econ/Business Econ
Communications
Film/TV/Theater
Psychology
Transfer Guarantee Agreements
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)•For UCs
•Davis•Irvine•Merced•Riverside•Santa Barbara•Santa Cruz
•Guarantees admission•Must meet campus specific requirements•Apply September 1-30
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)•For CSUs•AA-T/AS-T•Guarantees admission to CSU system.•Can give an edge when applying at competitive schools•Same major preparation for intended major at all CSUs•18 majors currently available(see website/handout)
Transfer Guarantee Agreements
Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)• For UCLA• Grants priority consideration based on completion of SCC’s Honors Program
Arizona State University•Guarantees admission to CA transfer students w/ completed H.S. or GED and have either
•24 units w/ 3.0 or higher•AA degree with 2.5 or higher•Complete CSU GE or IGETC certification w/ 2.5 or higher
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)• AA-T/AS-T or 30 units with 2.5 GPA
guaranteed to participating HBCU (currently 9 schools)
University of Redlands•10% tuition discount for students transferring to any of their 8 SoCal campuses in Business program
Timeline for 2-Year Transfer
Fall Semester: 15 units•Attend TSC’s “Transfer 101” workshop
•Explore SCC Student Services web site and contact offices that can help
•Follow TSC on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube
•Ask lots of questions at a Transfer Fair
•Meet with a Counselor to explore goals and create a comprehensive Ed Plan
Make connections at SCC and at prospective universities!
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 and meet with your counselor to update your plan
Develop focus and direction!
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!•UC TAG apps due September 1st – 30th
•CSU apps due Oct 1st – Nov 30th
•UC apps due Nov 1st – 30th
•Private & out of state app periods vary greatly
•Meet with university rep(s) and take tour(s)
•Meet with Counselor for progress check, G.E. Certification, and Degree Petition
Make it happen!
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 completeGood luck at the University!
Follow through on the detailsand meet critical deadlines
Transfer Resources
sccollege.edu/transfer Downloads; Schedules for University Reps, Transfer Fairs,
Workshops, University Tours
Assist.org Explore majors and campuses at CSU & UC
BigFuture.CollegeBoard.org Find colleges, career info, financial aid & scholarships/grants
Semester Hours:Mon & Tues: 8:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wed: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Thurs: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fri: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Staff:Amanda Campbell
Miguel LunaRobert Waldren
Room D-104714-628-4865
sccollege.edu/transfer
Summer Hours:Mon - Thurs: 8:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
(Closed daily 1:00 – 2:00)
Fri: Closed