As a student looking to transfer from a California Community College to a four-year university, it`s important to be aware of the various transfer agreements available that can make the process smoother.
The California State University (CSU) system has the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program, which guarantees admission to a CSU campus in a similar major after completing an ADT at a California Community College. To be eligible for the program, students must complete a certain set of requirements and earn a specific GPA. However, ADTs only apply to certain majors and campuses within the CSU system.
The University of California (UC) system has the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, which guarantees admission to a UC campus in a specific major after completing a certain set of requirements at a California Community College and meeting a specific GPA. TAG agreements are available for many (but not all) UC campuses and majors, and they differ in their requirements and deadlines.
In addition to these statewide transfer agreements, many California Community Colleges have their own transfer agreements with specific four-year universities. These agreements may guarantee admission to certain majors at the university or offer additional benefits such as priority consideration for scholarships or housing.
It`s important to research and understand the transfer agreements available to you as a California Community College student. Meeting the requirements for these agreements can increase your chances of being admitted to a four-year university and may offer additional benefits. Be sure to talk to your academic advisor and visit your school`s transfer center for more information.