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Transfer Center Frequently Asked Questions
- What is transfer?
- How can I prepare to transfer to a four year university?
- When do I apply for transfer?
- Which University is best for me?
- What is IGETC?
- What is CSU GE breadth pattern?
- How do I find out what my major preparation transfer requirements are?
- How can I meet with a university representative?
- What are transfer agreements (TAG)?
- How many units do I need to transfer?
- How do I apply for IGETC or CSU Certification?
- How do I calculate my transfer grade point average?
- Do I need an Associate of Arts degree to transfer?
- I have attended another college/university. Do these course transfer to ELAC?
- I got bad grades at another college. Do I have report that information when I apply for transfer?
- What happens if I don’t report all previous institutions that I have attended?
- How will “W’s” affect my ability to transfer?
- What is the difference between a UC and Cal State?
- Will my high school grades and SAT scores count when I transfer?
What is transfer?
Transfer is the process of completing the required general education and lower division major coursework at ELAC in order to apply for a four year college or university as a junior.
How can I prepare to transfer to a four year university?
Schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop an educational plan based on your major and the college/university of your choice. Completion of general education and major preparation is highly recommended.
When do I apply for transfer?
Typically you will apply one year ahead of the semester/quarter that you intended to transfer. Check at the ELAC Transfer Center for specific dates.
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Which University is best for me?
We encourage you to visit campuses and take tours offered by the Transfer Center in order to make a choice that suits you.
TRANSFER CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
What is IGETC?
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum is general education coursework that meets requirements for the University of California “UC” or Cal State University “CSU” systems. Completion of IGETC is not recommended for certain science or engineering majors. For more information schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor.
IGETC PDF
What is CSU GE breadth pattern?
California State University General Education Breadth Pattern is general education coursework that meets requirements for the California State University “CSU” system. You have the option of using the CSU GE Breadth Pattern if you are sure that you will be attending one of the CSU campuses. Completion of CSU GE breadth pattern is not recommended for certain science or engineering majors. For more information schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor.
CSU GE PDF
How do I find out what my major preparation transfer requirements are?
Meet with a counselor or go to www.assist.org
How can I meet with a university representative?
Visit the Transfer Center to schedule an appointment.
TRANSFER CENTER CALENDAR
What are transfer agreements (TAG)?
Transfer Admission Guarantee gives ELAC students who meet basic transfer requirements a written guarantee of admission to selected colleges and universities. Students who complete the agreed upon sequence of classes in general education and a selected major with a stated minimum GPA can apply to the four-year institution within a prescribed time-frame and be “Guaranteed Admission.” See a counselor to sign a TAG.
How many units do I need to transfer?
For the UC and CSU systems you need 60 units minimum. Units required for private colleges may vary.
How do I apply for IGETC or CSU Certification?
When you request your final transcript to be sent to the university that you plan to attend you should also request CSU or IGETC Certification at window #1. Certification guarantees that no additional lower division general education coursework will be required after transfer.
How do I calculate my transfer grade point average?
Follow instructions below, include only transferable coursework and if you have any further questions, see a counselor.
GPA - pdf
Do I need an Associate of Arts degree to transfer?
California colleges and universities do not require an AA to transfer
I have attended another college/university. Do these course transfer to ELAC?
Numerous courses transfer to ELAC. If you want to know if specific courses transfer to a university or college you need to meet with an ELAC Counselor.
I got bad grades at another college. Do I have report that information when I apply for transfer?
Yes, you are required to report all previous institutions that you have attended.
What happens if I don’t report all previous institutions that I have attended?
You will have provided false information, and could potentially have your admission or degree revoked.
How will “W’s” affect my ability to transfer?
In most cases, W’s are not a focus of admission decisions unless there is an excessive number of W’s over a longer course of time.
What is the difference between a UC and Cal State?
California has two public university systems. The UC system emphasizes a theory based approach to learning, and offers Doctorate programs in most disciplines, along with graduate opportunities. The CSU offers traditional can career specific majors, with graduate opportunities at the Master’s level.
Will my high school grades and SAT scores count when I transfer?
The UC and CSU systems do not require high school grades and test scores when a student transfer as a junior (CSU/IGETC + lower division major requirements). Most private schools will accept transfer students using high school grades and test scores if they wish to transfer before completing 30 semester units.