1. To California State University
Transfer
To California State University
8/6/12
This PPT was developed by counselors in the Summer to assist counselors as they do workshops for students about transfer to CSU, especially to include information about the new associate degrees for transfer mandated by SB It was prepared for the Trainer the Trainer Sessions offered by C-ID, the ASCCC and the state Chancellor’s Office in Aug The information about the AA-T AS-T degrees, SB 1440 and about transfer is current as of August 2012 , but as always, transfer information is subject to change. Please feel free to edit this presentation to fit your local needs.

2. California Public Higher Education Systems
University of California
9 UC
System Map
California State University
23 CSU
California Community Colleges
112 Community Colleges
CSU is one of the 3 public systems of higher education in CA. .
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3. California State University (CSU)
23 Campuses
450,000 students
47,000 faculty/staff
200 degree/certificate programs
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4. CSU…Did you know?
60% of CSU graduates are California Community College transfer students.
CCC transfers have highest priority for admission than any other group
Lower division prep at a CCC is comparable to lower division prep at a CSU
Students who attend a community college will save a significant amount of money on tuition and housing
Community college transfer students who attain the Bachelor’s degree are employed at the same rate as students who enrolled in a 4-year college as a freshman
(Refer to pages 23 (CSU) and 22 (UC))
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5. CSU…did you also know? CSU SYSTEM
One of the largest, most diverse systems of higher education in the world
Offers Bachelor, Masters, Teaching Credentials and Pre-professional preparation
Emphasizes discipline/major knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge
Cost approx $6,500 (not including housing, books, supplies, misc)
Mix of commuters and residential
Accepts full-time and part-time students
Offers evening courses
Most campuses operate on a semester system
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6. Requirements for Transfer:
Admission Requirements
GE Requirements
Major Preparation
Other campus requirements that can be completed at a community college
Bullet 4 may be college specific. Use feeder school as example
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7. BA / BS Components BA/BS from CSU CCC 60 units CSU 60 units
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8. CSU Admission Requirements
60 CSU transferable units
2.0 minimum GPA (2.4 GPA for non-residents)
Golden Four completed with a “C” or better:
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Transfer-level Mathematics
30 semester GE units
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9. CSU general education requirements and options
California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-B)
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Use document camera to show the 2 patterns on your campus
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10. CSU Major Preparation options
Pathway 1: Major Prep (as posted on ASSIST)
Pathway 2: Associate Degree for Transfer
CCC
Can we show movement from two paths to CSU??
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11. CSU Major Preparation options Pathway 1 – Major Prep articulation via ASSIST
Helps you find community college courses that are transferable to a UC or CSU
Lists all transfer majors offered at UC and CSU
Lists courses that are articulated to specific majors
Lists courses that satisfy GE requirements
ASSIST.ORG
Connect to ASSIST. Org to demonstrate its use
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12. CSU Major Preparation options Transfer Admissions Agreements (TAA)
TAA secures a place for a CA community college student at the campus specified in the agreement, essentially guaranteeing admission to the CSU.
Currently CSU Monterey Bay is the only campus offering a TAA program.
Students must have completed 30 CSU transfer units at the time the contract is signed.
Students must complete 60 CSU transfer units by the end of Spring prior to transfer
Students must have, and maintain, a minimum 2.00 GPA
Students must complete the 4 core GE classes by Spring prior to transfer
To apply for a TAA, visit the Transfer Center
Insert TAA/TAG information here if appropriate for your campus. Or you may wish to delete this slide locally.
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13. CSU Major Preparation options Pathway 2 - Associate Degrees for Transfer
A transfer pathway used for admission to one of the 23 California State Universities
An option that allows students to complete an Associate’s degree while satisfying lower division general education and major requirements for transfer at the same time.
Prescribed pattern of courses for specific majors (AA-T and AS-T)
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14. Benefits of the AA-T and AS-T
A California Community College student who earns an AA-T or AS-T will benefit from the following:
Know exactly what courses to take
Earn an Associate Degree
Guaranteed admission to a CSU
Early admission decision
Take only 60 units after transfer to get earn BA or BS
Meet all lower division major prep at most of the CSU campuses that offer a similar major
Explain that some campuses may require completion of additional LD major prep but it will have to be within the CSU’s 60 unit limit
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15. AA-T/AS-T: Who is it for?
This kind of Associate Degree is most beneficial for students who are:
Preparing for impacted CSU majors or campuses
Seeking an associate degree while preparing to transfer
Preparing broadly for more than one CSU
Attending a college that does not have major preparation for their intended CSU campus
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If you haven’t yet discussed ASSIST, you may want to elaborate here or remove mention of it
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16. Components of AA-T / AS-T
To earn the AA-T/AS-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:
Note: Completing courses that satisfy CSU's U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer is highly recommended
IGETC or CSUGE
Major Prep courses
60 units
Pass your classes with a C or higher.
2.0 GPA although impacted programs or campuses may have a higher requirement
Double counting of GE and major prep is allowed
Elective courses may be required to complete 60 units
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17. AA-T AS-T Degrees at _______ College
Communication Studies
English
History
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Psychology
Sociology
Add one of your own transfer degrees as example and your college name at the top
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18. What if there is no AA-T / AS-T for my major?
Follow Pathway 1: Prepare for transfer utilizing major preparation articulation via ASSIST.ORG OR
Find a community college that offers the major (12 units required for residency)
Note: Majors being added regularly. Check in with your counselor FREQUENTLY
Mention additional residency requirements may be in affect at some CCCs
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19. What if I don’t know my major?
Career Assessment at your Career Center
Shadowing
Talk to your professors and counselors
BUT, decide your major by the end of the second semester/quarter at the latest!
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20. Important transfer terms
GE Certification Articulated Courses Transferable Courses
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21. GE Certification
The certification of GE is the official notice verifying that a transfer student has completed courses satisfying lower-division general education requirements.
The certification is separate from a student transcript.
Students must complete the Certification Request Form.
GE certification can include partial certification when only a specific area is completed or full certification by completing an entire pattern.
Insert procedures for your college
Although Ken O’Donnell stated that separate certifications are not needed for AAT/AST students, all students should get this done to keep all transfer options open.
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22. When / How do I apply for GE Certification?
The request for certification of CSU GE or IGETC is best done at the time you request final transcripts be sent to the transfer school.
In your last semester before transfer to the CSU or UC which admitted you
The form is available at _____
Include where the form can be found
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23. “Transferable” vs. “Articulated” Courses
Transferable Courses
Courses offered at a CCC that are baccalaureate level and are accepted for credit at a 4-year university
Check your college catalog
Go to
Articulated Courses
Courses that are transferable and satisfy specific major or GE requirements at a 4-year university
Example:
COUNS 007 – University Transfer Planning
Not transferable but can be used for transfer elective credit
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24. CSU Application for Admission Priority Filing Period
Oct. 1-Nov. 30 for Fall
Aug for Spring (dependent on budget: check
Impacted programs and many campuses will close at the end of filing period
The successful student today will be planned, intentional, and organized.
DO NOT MISS ANY DEADLINES, LEST YOU SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES AND BE LEFT OUT!
November 30
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25. Did you know?
Majority of applicants who were denied had errors on the application?
76% of students who were denied one year never met with a counselor
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26. Planning is Crucial!
See a counselor immediately to determine if this is the best path for you
Consider taking a Career Planning course to explore major options
See your counselor to develop an Educational Plan
Utilize resources on campus
Visit professors during office hours
Pass all your classes (get best grade possible!)
Check in with counselor and/or Transfer Center at least once each semester
Attend your college Transfer Day/College Day event
Attend Transfer related workshops
Visit the Transfer Center after completion of 30 units
Stay on top of your own transfer path
Add and remove as it pertains to your college
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27. Where To Get more Transfer Information
CSUMentor (csumentor.edu)
College Source (collegesource.org) for catalogs
Brain Track: for catalogs
ASSIST (assist.org)
General Counseling Department
Transfer Center
Transfer Degrees (
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