Transfer Basics
Is earning an Associate degree required to transfer to a 4-year university?
No (but earning an ADT is recommended for some majors that are competitive at the CSU system)
What does TAG stand for?
What's the minimum GPA required to transfer to a CSU?
2.0 GPA
What is the main reason why many students don't plan to transfer to a private university?
They are very expensive!
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
How many units are required to transfer to a UC or a CSU?
60
What's the minumum GPA requirement to transfer to a UC?
2.4 GPA
What is the term used to describe competitive majors at CSUs?
Impacted majors
What are some advantages of transferring to a private university?
-smaller class sizes
-more individualized instruction
- can be easier to get admitted (especially for certain majors)
-Religious/spiritual focus in your education
What are the requirements for transferring out of state?
It depends on the specific university you want to transfer to. Often, out of state universities require fewer than 60 units to transfer and don't have as many requirements as UC and CSUs.
What is the website that counselors and students can use to determine major prep courses for transfer to UCs & CSUs?
What is the term used to describe competitive majors at UCs?
1
What is a private university that is in our local area?
-Pacific Union College
-Dominican University
-Saint Mary's
-University of San Francisco
What are some advantages of transferring to an out-of-state university?
-More options if your major is competitive
-Getting away from your family
-Exploring a new geographical location
-Experiencing different weather
Which type of units are required for earning a bachelor's degree and can only be taken at a university?
Upper-division units
Which UCs do not offer the TAG program?
UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC San Diego
Which CSU do NVC students have local admission preference to?
Sonoma State
Transferring to a private university might be a good choice for which specific majors?
Nursing, art or other specialized majors
What is a resource for helping you to save money if you want to transfer out of state?
What are the 4 components required to transfer to a UC and a CSU?
1. 60 units
2. General education (minimum requirements)
3. Major preparation courses
4. GPA
What is the 7-course general education pattern for minimum UC admission?
2 English composition courses, 1 math course, 4 additional courses from two of the following disciplines: Arts & Humanities, Social/Behavioral Sciences and Physical/Biological Sciences
What are the "Golden Four" (most important GE courses) that are required for transfer admission to any CSU?
The "Golden Four":
1. Oral communication (speech)
2. Written communication (English 120)
3. Critical thinking (typically English 123 or 125)
4. Quantitative reasoning (math)
What is the best way to find out about transfer requirements for a private university?
Go to an information session or speak with a representative from the university.
Where can you find if NVC has articulation agreements with out-of-state universities?
Articulation Office page of the NVC website.