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City College of San FranciscoCity College of San FranciscoTRANSFER BASICSTRANSFER BASICS

Jack Sugawara, CounselorJack Sugawara, CounselorTransfer CenterTransfer CenterScience Hall 132Science Hall 132

415-239-3748415-239-3748

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Agenda for TodayAgenda for TodayCollege OptionsCollege OptionsCollege Degrees – what do they mean?College Degrees – what do they mean?CCSF Transfer StatisticsCCSF Transfer StatisticsTransfer Requirements (CSU, UC, Private)Transfer Requirements (CSU, UC, Private)CostCostFAQ’sFAQ’sTransfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)Transfer Center ServicesTransfer Center Services

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After High School…After High School…

POST-SECONDARYEDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

California Community Colleges(CCC)

- 112 campuses –

California State University(CSU)

- 23 campuses –

University of California(UC)

-10 campuses –

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Great reasons for being a Great reasons for being a student at CCSF:student at CCSF:

Community College students have the Community College students have the highest priority to transfer to a CSU or UC highest priority to transfer to a CSU or UC as a junior level student!as a junior level student!

Transfer Admission Guarantees to 7 UC Transfer Admission Guarantees to 7 UC Campuses and 3 Private Universities!Campuses and 3 Private Universities!

Great place to take a variety of different Great place to take a variety of different classes to help you decide on a major!classes to help you decide on a major!

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Academic PyramidAcademic Pyramid

Doctorate Program

Graduate Program30-60 units

Undergraduate Program120-134 units

Community College Program60 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.

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Where did CCSF students transfer Where did CCSF students transfer in 2009– 2010?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)

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CCSF Transfer CurriculumCCSF 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 For a listing of CCSF classes that transfer to CSU or UC, visit www.assist.orgto CSU or UC, visit www.assist.org

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Minimum CSU Transfer Minimum CSU Transfer EligibilityEligibility

60 or more transferable semester units60 or more transferable semester units2.0 GPA for CA residents2.0 GPA for CA residents

2.4 GPA for non-CA residents2.4 GPA for non-CA residents30 of the 39 units of General Education30 of the 39 units of General Education

A1 Oral CommunicationA1 Oral CommunicationA2 Written CommunicationA2 Written CommunicationA3 Critical Thinking (A3 Critical Thinking (waived for Engineering majorwaived for Engineering major))

B4 Quantitative ReasoningB4 Quantitative Reasoning

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Applying to CSUApplying to CSUOther Criteria being used by Other Criteria being used by somesome CSU CSU

Campuses due to the CA budget crisis:Campuses due to the CA budget crisis:

Priority will be given to applicants from CA Priority will be given to applicants from CA community colleges who applied during the community colleges who applied during the priority application periodpriority application period

And to students who attend CA community And to students who attend CA community colleges in their local admission area (CACC colleges in their local admission area (CACC is in county considered local to the university)is in county considered local to the university)

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CSU Transfer InformationCSU Transfer Information

CSUMentor will provide students with CSUMentor will provide students with information on how to plan for and information on how to plan for and apply to the California State Universityapply to the California State University

www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu

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Minimum UC EligibilityMinimum UC Eligibility

60 or more transferable semester units60 or more transferable semester units 2.4 GPA for CA residents2.4 GPA for CA residents

2.8 for non-CA residents2.8 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:SciencesSciencesArts & Humanities Arts & Humanities Behavioral/Social SciencesBehavioral/Social Sciences

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University of CaliforniaUniversity of CaliforniaAcademic FactorsAcademic Factors

Transferable GPA Transferable GPA

Major preparation & GPAMajor preparation & GPA

Honors course workHonors course work

Breadth requirements Breadth requirements

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University of CaliforniaUniversity of CaliforniaNon-Academic FactorsNon-Academic Factors

Special talents, knowledge, projectsSpecial talents, knowledge, projects

Demonstrated leadership & excellenceDemonstrated leadership & excellence

Personal achievement and contextPersonal achievement and context

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Keys to TransferKeys to Transfer

Eligibility vs. SelectionEligibility vs. Selection

Having a Comprehensive ApplicationHaving a Comprehensive Application

Understanding use of IGETCUnderstanding use of IGETC

Completing preparatory course workCompleting preparatory course work

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UC Transfer InformationUC Transfer Information

This site contains useful information for This site contains useful information for students planning to transfer to UCstudents planning to transfer to UC

http://http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/admissions/

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Independent Colleges/UniversitiesIndependent Colleges/Universities

The Association of Independent California The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) represents Colleges and Universities (AICCU) represents 76 private colleges and universities. 76 private colleges and universities.

http://www.aiccu.edu/http://www.aiccu.edu/ General informationGeneral information college profilescollege profiles links to private colleges' home pages links to private colleges' home pages college applicationscollege applications financial aid information financial aid information virtual campus toursvirtual campus tours and much more!and much more!

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Registration Fees & TuitionRegistration Fees & Tuition

Full Time Registration Fees for CA Residents (2011-2012):

California Community Colleges California Community Colleges (CCC)(CCC)

$36 per unit$36 per unit

California State Universities California State Universities (CSU)(CSU)

$6,800 + per year$6,800 + per year

University of California (UC)University of California (UC) $14,000 + per year$14,000 + per year

Private/Independent Private/Independent $40,000 + per year$40,000 + per year

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How to Pay for CollegeHow to Pay for College Apply for Financial Aid atApply for Financial Aid at

www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov

ScholarshipsScholarships

Private School Sources:Private School Sources: Many have their own special financial aid programs Many have their own special financial aid programs

based on merit and/or needbased on merit and/or need

Many use a different family income guidelineMany use a different family income guideline

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FAQFAQ

How do students find a list of courses How do students find a list of courses required to transfer?required to transfer?www.assist.orgwww.assist.org

To research the required and elective courses for To research the required and elective courses for public universities in Californiapublic universities in California

www.ccsf.eduwww.ccsf.edu/Services/Articulation//Services/Articulation/To research CCSF’s articulation agreements with To research CCSF’s articulation agreements with

private & out of state institutionsprivate & out of state institutions

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FAQFAQ

Can students use AP test scores to fulfill Can students use AP test scores to fulfill requirements?requirements?

Although it was a good idea for you to take Although it was a good idea for you to take AP courses in high school, using AP AP courses in high school, using AP scores can be tricky. Please come in and scores can be tricky. Please come in and speak with a counselorspeak with a counselor

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True/FalseTrue/False I need at least 60 transferable units to be transfer I need at least 60 transferable units to be transfer

ready.ready.

True for CA public universitiesTrue for CA public universities Depends for CA private universities and out-of-Depends for CA private universities and out-of-

state universitiesstate 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! HoweverHowever, new AA-T or AS-T (psychology, , new AA-T or AS-T (psychology,

communication studies) communication studies) maymay be helpful be helpful

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Transfer Admission GuaranteesTransfer Admission Guarantees

UC: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, UC: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa CruzSanta Barbara, Santa Cruz

Independents: Saint Mary’s College, Santa Independents: Saint Mary’s College, Santa Clara University, University of the PacificClara University, University of the Pacific

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UC Davis Transfer UC Davis Transfer Admissions GuaranteeAdmissions Guarantee

When the online TAG form is submitted:When the online TAG form is submitted:30 UC transferable units30 UC transferable units3.2 – 3.3 UC GPA, depending upon major3.2 – 3.3 UC GPA, depending upon major

To be admitted:To be admitted:Meet minimum UC eligibility requirementsMeet minimum UC eligibility requirementsFor selective majors, completion of required major For selective majors, completion of required major

courses as listed on www.assist.orgcourses as listed on www.assist.orgUC Application & Personal StatementUC Application & Personal Statement

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Transfer Center ServicesTransfer Center Services

Application AssistanceApplication Assistance Access to Computers and Library of ResourcesAccess to Computers and Library of Resources Campus ToursCampus Tours Educational PlanningEducational Planning Transfer Day College Fair (every October)Transfer Day College Fair (every October) University Admissions AdvisingUniversity Admissions Advising Transfer WorkshopsTransfer Workshops Enhancement ProgramsEnhancement Programs

Cross-Registration Opportunities Cross-Registration Opportunities (Mills College and UC (Mills College and UC Berkeley)Berkeley)

Honors ProgramHonors Program Jack Kent Cooke ScholarshipJack Kent Cooke Scholarship

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Visit the Visit the Transfer Center soon!Transfer Center soon!

You can find us in Science Hall, Room 132. You can find us in Science Hall, Room 132.

Come in to make an appointment!Come in to make an appointment!