After the Envelope: Successful Transfer Transitions to UC Tips from WHC Coalinga Transfer Center

Making the Decision to Enroll Become familiar with the requirements for proposed major at your chosen campusBecome familiar with the requirements for proposed major at your chosen campus    Department websites  Online catalogs  Contact with department advisors Campus visits – attend their open house events!Campus visits – attend their open house events!

Making the Decision to Enroll Conditions of AdmissionConditions of Admission  Complete all coursework with successful grades  Application Update: February deadline  Notify campus of any change on courses In Progress  Accurate reporting of transcript(s) Financial Aid – Not applicable to International StudentsFinancial Aid – Not applicable to International Students  UC priority FASFA deadline: March 2  Unofficial financial aid award letters available online  Award letters made available prior to the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) deadline

Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) You cannot send more than one (1) Statement of Intent to Register.You cannot send more than one (1) Statement of Intent to Register. If you send an SIR to more than one campus, all admission reviews on your application will STOP!If you send an SIR to more than one campus, all admission reviews on your application will STOP! SIR is due June 1 st for Transfer StudentsSIR is due June 1 st for Transfer Students

After Statement of Intent to Register (SIR): Establish communicationEstablish communication  Set up your account to the campus  Check often!  Respond to all requests for information Submit Statement of Legal ResidenceSubmit Statement of Legal Residence  Complete online by deadline  Undocumented students are considered for AB 540 Request IGETC Certification from your counselorRequest IGETC Certification from your counselor Send official transcripts: July 15 deadlineSend official transcripts: July 15 deadline

After SIR: Important Reminders Student health servicesStudent health services  Immunization documents, insurance requirements Housing decisionsHousing decisions  Be aware of university housing deadlines. College and department advising materialsCollege and department advising materials  Read thoroughly!  Contact academic advisor early with questions. Sign up for an orientation – All campuses let you register during orientation!!Sign up for an orientation – All campuses let you register during orientation!!

Orientation Registration for fall quarter/semester coursesRegistration for fall quarter/semester courses  Academic advising  Bring unofficial copies of transcript(s)  Bring test scores if necessary (TOEFL?)  Contact Orientation office if they are unable to attend a session Placement ExamsPlacement Exams  Foreign Language, Math, Chemistry may be required

Issues UC Transfer Students Face Academic Issues: Pace of quarter v. semester termsPace of quarter v. semester terms  Time management skills  Ask for help early! UC’s are research focusedUC’s are research focused  Theory-based education = learning new research methods Previous work and GPAPrevious work and GPA  Surprise/frustration when certain courses do not transfer as expected  GPA from community college is not calculated into UC GPA  Pressure to do well in the first term

Issues UC Transfer Students Face Reading and writing skillsReading and writing skills  Quantity and analytic nature of reading and writing Study SkillsStudy Skills  Time management strategies  Each hour in class requires 2-3 hours study time

Issues UC Transfer Students Face Preparing for career and/or graduate schoolPreparing for career and/or graduate school  Can be overwhelming when added on top of other academic priorities  Seek early assistance from career services  Graduate school: start planning first year  Faculty can be great resources for:  Research opportunities  Refining career goals  Letters of recommendation

Transfer Programs & Services UC Berkeley Center for Transfer, Re-entry and Student Parents: for Transfer, Re-entry and Student Parents: Transition Courses: reentry.berkeley.edu/courses.htmTransition Courses: reentry.berkeley.edu/courses.htmreentry.berkeley.edu/courses.htm UC Davis Transfer Student Services: transferstudents.ucdavis.eduTransfer Student Services: transferstudents.ucdavis.edutransferstudents.ucdavis.edu UC Davis Transfer Facebook groupUC Davis Transfer Facebook group UC Irvine Transfer Student Services: Student Services: Transfer Seminar Program: Seminar Program: UCLA Center for Community College Partnerships: for Community College Partnerships: Undergraduate seminars: seminars: UC Merced Transfer Program: transfer.ucmerced.eduTransfer Program: transfer.ucmerced.edutransfer.ucmerced.edu

Transfer Programs & Services UC Riverside Transfer Services and Transfer Link Mentor Program: my.ucr.edu/prospective/transfer.aspxTransfer Services and Transfer Link Mentor Program: my.ucr.edu/prospective/transfer.aspx my.ucr.edu/prospective/transfer.aspx UC San Diego Transfer Student Services: admissions.ucsd.edu/dev3/transfersTransfer Student Services: admissions.ucsd.edu/dev3/transfersadmissions.ucsd.edu/dev3/transfers Transfer Student Seminar Program:Transfer Student Seminar Program: academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/svcaa/offices/planning/ongoing/ugsem/ UGSEM_SeminarListing.asp?qtr=fa07&c=t academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/svcaa/offices/planning/ongoing/ugsem/ UGSEM_SeminarListing.asp?qtr=fa07&c=t UC Santa Barbara Transfer Student Programs:Transfer Student Programs: Santa Cruz: Services for Transfer and Re-Entry Students (STARS): stars.ucsc.eduServices for Transfer and Re-Entry Students (STARS): stars.ucsc.edustars.ucsc.edu