2. University Transfer Center Transfer Basics

3. University Transfer Center  Review systems of higher education  Outline steps to transfer  Review transfer requirements  Introduce UTC services and programs

4. University Transfer Center M any students choose to complete their first 2 years towards their bachelor’s degree at a community college and then transfer to a 4-year university.

5. University Transfer Center  T he more education you have, typically, the more income you’ll earn.  M any careers require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.  E arning a bachelor’s degree will allow you to become more competitive in the job market. High School Diploma $34,109 Associate Degree $40,959 Bachelor’s Degree $55,621 Advanced Degree $67,830

6. University Transfer Center Benefits of Transferring…  S maller class sizes  T uition is a lot cheaper  G uaranteed or priority admission to numerous universities/colleges  T ransfer as a junior  D istinguished faculty with professional expertise and dedication to teaching  F inancial assistance and support services  F reedom to explore numerous majors and/or career options

7. University Transfer Center College Cost Comparison UniversityTuition Costs CSU Bakersfield$6,709 Cal Poly, SLO$8,043 CSU Fresno$6,228 UC Santa Barbara$13,660 UC Los Angeles$14,010 UC San Diego$14,373 Stanford University$42,690 USC$45,602 Allan Hancock College $1,104 Estimated costs for 2012-2013 academic year

8. University Transfer Center  California State University—CSU (Cal Poly, Fresno State) ○ BA/BS, MA/MS - 23 campuses  University of California—UC (UCSB, UCLA, UCSD) ○ BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctorate - 10 campuses  Private/Independent Universities—(USC, Stanford) BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctorate – 100+ campuses

9. University Transfer Center  California State University (CSU): application oriented approach to learning, least expensive of the 4-year university systems  University of California (UC): research / theory oriented  Private/Independent Universities: varied emphasis

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11.  Take personal development courses: PD 101 – Success in College PD 100 – Personal and Career Exploration PD 115 – Career Planning  Attend Counseling Workshops: How to Choose a Major  Visit the Career/Job Placement Center

12. University Transfer Center  Things to Consider Size Cost Location Major (program) offered  Comparison Shop  Visit Campuses

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14. 37-39 units = CSU/IGETC GE Pattern 12-18 units = Lower-Division Major classes 3-11 units = Elective classes --------------------------------- 60 units = Total needed

15. University Transfer Center  Meet with a counselor to create a Student Education Plan (SEP) Schedule an appointment, not a drop-in Create a semester by semester plan Check back with the counselor each semester for changes in requirements or timelines.

16. University Transfer Center  Lower division vs. upper division  AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degree vs. transfer requirements  IGETC/ CSU GE advisement Major preparation vs. General Education  Transferable Courses  CSU/ IGETC Certification Process  Filling Deadlines

17. University Transfer Center  College MUST be your number one priority!  Complete English and Math early  Apply for admissions on time  Apply for financial aid and scholarships  Ask for help when you need it

18. University Transfer Center  University Transfer Center Workshops  University Tours to 4-year universities  Representative Visits from 4-year universities  Transfer Day  Try Teaching! Symposium  Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)  Transfer Library and Resources

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