2. 1 City College of San Francisco TRANSFER BASICS Jack Sugawara, Counselor Transfer Center Science Hall 132 415-239-3748

3. 2 Agenda for Today College Options College Options College Degrees – what do they mean? College Degrees – what do they mean? CCSF Transfer Statistics CCSF Transfer Statistics Transfer Requirements (CSU, UC, Private) Transfer Requirements (CSU, UC, Private) Cost Cost FAQ’s FAQ’s Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Transfer Center Services Transfer Center Services

4. 3 After High School… POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM California Community Colleges (CCC) 112 campuses – California State University (CSU) 23 campuses – University of California (UC) 10 campuses –

5. 4 Great reasons for being a student at CCSF: Community College students have the highest priority to transfer to a CSU or UC as a junior level student! Community College students have the highest priority to transfer to a CSU or UC as a junior level student! Transfer Admission Guarantees to 7 UC Campuses and 3 Private Universities! Transfer Admission Guarantees to 7 UC Campuses and 3 Private Universities! Great place to take a variety of different classes to help you decide on a major! Great place to take a variety of different classes to help you decide on a major!

6. 5 Academic Pyramid Doctorate Program Graduate Program 30-60 units Undergraduate Program 120-134 units Community College Program 60 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.

7. 6 Where did CCSF students transfer 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)

8. 7 CCSF 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 to CSU or UC, visit www.assist.org For a listing of CCSF classes that transfer to CSU or UC, visit www.assist.orgwww.assist.org

9. 8 Minimum CSU Transfer Eligibility 60 or more transferable semester units 60 or more transferable semester units 2.0 GPA for CA residents 2.0 GPA for CA residents 2.4 GPA for non-CA residents 2.4 GPA for non-CA residents 30 of the 39 units of General Education 30 of the 39 units of General Education A1 Oral Communication A1 Oral Communication A2 Written Communication A2 Written Communication A3 Critical Thinking ( waived for Engineering major) A3 Critical Thinking ( waived for Engineering major) B4 Quantitative Reasoning B4 Quantitative Reasoning

10. 9 Applying to CSU Other Criteria being used by some CSU Campuses due to the CA budget crisis: Other Criteria being used by some CSU Campuses due to the CA budget crisis: Priority will be given to applicants from CA community colleges who applied during the priority application period Priority will be given to applicants from CA community colleges who applied during the priority application period And to students who attend CA community colleges in their local admission area (CACC is in county considered local to the university) And to students who attend CA community colleges in their local admission area (CACC is in county considered local to the university)

11. 10 CSU Transfer Information CSUMentor will provide students with information on how to plan for and apply to the California State University CSUMentor will provide students with information on how to plan for and apply to the California State University www.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu

12. 11 Minimum UC Eligibility 60 or more transferable semester units 60 or more transferable semester units 2.4 GPA for CA residents 2.4 GPA for CA residents 2.8 for non-CA residents 2.8 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: Sciences Sciences Arts & Humanities Arts & Humanities Behavioral/Social Sciences Behavioral/Social Sciences

13. 12 University of California Academic Factors Transferable GPA Transferable GPA Major preparation & GPA Major preparation & GPA Honors course work Honors course work Breadth requirements Breadth requirements

14. 13 University of California Non-Academic Factors Special talents, knowledge, projects Special talents, knowledge, projects Demonstrated leadership & excellence Demonstrated leadership & excellence Personal achievement and context Personal achievement and context

15. 14 Keys to Transfer Eligibility vs. Selection Eligibility vs. Selection Having a Comprehensive Application Having a Comprehensive Application Understanding use of IGETC Understanding use of IGETC Completing preparatory course work Completing preparatory course work

16. 15 UC Transfer Information This site contains useful information for students planning to transfer to UC This site contains useful information for students planning to transfer to UC http://www.universityofcalifornia. edu/admissions/ http://www.universityofcalifornia. edu/admissions/ http://www.universityofcalifornia. edu/admissions/ http://www.universityofcalifornia. edu/admissions/

17. 16 Independent Colleges/Universities The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) represents 76 private colleges and universities. The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) represents 76 private colleges and universities. http://www.aiccu.edu/ http://www.aiccu.edu/ http://www.aiccu.edu/ General information General information college profiles college profiles links to private colleges' home pages links to private colleges' home pages college applications college applications financial aid information financial aid information virtual campus tours virtual campus tours and much more! and much more!

18. 17 Registration Fees & Tuition Full Time Registration Fees for CA Residents (2011-2012): California Community Colleges (CCC) $36 per unit California State Universities (CSU) $6,800 + per year University of California (UC) $14,000 + per year Private/Independent $40,000 + per year

19. 18 How to Pay for College Apply for Financial Aid at Apply for Financial Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov Scholarships Scholarships Private School Sources: Private School Sources: Many have their own special financial aid programs based on merit and/or need Many have their own special financial aid programs based on merit and/or need Many use a different family income guideline Many use a different family income guideline

20. 19 FAQ How do students find a list of courses required to transfer? How do students find a list of courses required to transfer? www.assist.org www.assist.org www.assist.org To research the required and elective courses for public universities in California To research the required and elective courses for public universities in California www.ccsf.edu/Services/Articulation/ www.ccsf.edu/Services/Articulation/ www.ccsf.edu/Services/Articulation/ To research CCSF’s articulation agreements with private & out of state institutions To research CCSF’s articulation agreements with private & out of state institutions

21. 20 FAQ Can students use AP test scores to fulfill requirements? Can students use AP test scores to fulfill requirements? Although it was a good idea for you to take AP courses in high school, using AP scores can be tricky. Please come in and speak with a counselor Although it was a good idea for you to take AP courses in high school, using AP scores can be tricky. Please come in and speak with a counselor

22. 21True/False I need at least 60 transferable units to be transfer ready. I need at least 60 transferable units to be transfer ready. True for CA public universities True for CA public universities Depends for CA private universities and out-of- state universities Depends for CA private universities and out-of- state 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! However, new AA-T or AS-T (psychology, communication studies) may be helpful However, new AA-T or AS-T (psychology, communication studies) may be helpful

23. 22 Transfer Admission Guarantees UC: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz UC: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz Independents: Saint Mary’s College, Santa Clara University, University of the Pacific Independents: Saint Mary’s College, Santa Clara University, University of the Pacific

24. 23 UC Davis Transfer Admissions Guarantee When the online TAG form is submitted: 30 UC transferable units 30 UC transferable units 3.2 – 3.3 UC GPA, depending upon major 3.2 – 3.3 UC GPA, depending upon major To be admitted: Meet minimum UC eligibility requirements Meet minimum UC eligibility requirements For selective majors, completion of required major courses as listed on www.assist.org For selective majors, completion of required major courses as listed on www.assist.orgwww.assist.org UC Application & Personal Statement UC Application & Personal Statement

25. 24 Transfer Center Services Application Assistance Application Assistance Access to Computers and Library of Resources Access to Computers and Library of Resources Campus Tours Campus Tours Educational Planning Educational Planning Transfer Day College Fair (every October) Transfer Day College Fair (every October) University Admissions Advising University Admissions Advising Transfer Workshops Transfer Workshops Enhancement Programs Enhancement Programs Cross-Registration Opportunities (Mills College and UC Berkeley) Cross-Registration Opportunities (Mills College and UC Berkeley) Honors Program Honors Program Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

26. 25 Visit the Transfer Center soon! You can find us in Science Hall, Room 132. Come in to make an appointment!