Transferring to a Four-Year College/University
Transferring to a Four-Year College or University
San José City College provides students with the opportunity to complete lower-division coursework required for transfer admissions to a four year university or college in a manner that is affordable and accessible. San José City College is one of 115 California community colleges. The California community college process is built for articulation and transfer to our public four year institutions—the California State University (CSU) system and the University of California (UC) system. In addition, our students can benefit from articulation agreements developed in partnership with many California private colleges and universities. These agreements on ASSIST.org for student to learn about transfer eligibility and admissions.
Transfer Preparation
To prepare for transfer, students are advised to meet with a Counselor and develop a student educational plan (SEP) which outlines their course sequence based on their major and which colleges/universities they are interested in applying to.
Transfer Admissions to UC or CSU may include the following,
1. 60 Transferable Units
The CSU, UC, and many Private Colleges and Universities will require students applying for transfer admission to complete of 60 transferable units for upper-division transfer admission.
2. Cal-GETC General Education pattern
While the Cal-GETC General Education pattern is not required for transfer, it offers students so many benefits for transfer and degree completion, it is usually the best option for transfer students seeking to apply for transfer. Students that complete the Cal-GETC pattern may certify completion of their general education coursework for the UC and CSU, thereby bypassing these requirements after transfer, saving in higher tuition costs, and saving time towards graduation after transfer.
3. Lower-Division Major Preparation
Lower-division major preparation courses are the freshman and sophomore level courses required by a major. Impacted and Selective majors may often require each of these courses is completed for transfer admission eligibility. Students can learn more about which lower-division major preparation courses are required by visiting ASSIST.org for more information.
4. GPA Eligibility
It is very important for students to understand early on in their planning the GPA eligibility for transfer admission to the college and/or major of their choice. GPA eligibility will vary widely between colleges, but can be the most decisive factor in determining transfer admissions decisions.
5. A complete and correct Transfer Admissions Application
Students are highly encouraged to visit the Career Transfer Center early in their planning for transfer. There are many steps involved in the application process for transfer. The Career Transfer Center offers hands-on support with the application process and trained staff available to review application materials and connect our students with our university partners for additional information and support.
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