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Transfer Resources

Find resources for California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), as well as independent and out-of-state institutions. 

California State University (CSU)

CSU Admissions Checklist (PDF)

  1. Review your academic records with an ECC counselor and/or a university representative. Follow an educational plan and develop a strategy.
  • Find out which general education pattern is appropriate for your campus and/or major choice. In general, the CSU general education pattern is preferred. However, IGETC may be a good alternative.
  • Take the “Golden Four” courses required for admissions early:
    Transferable Math, English Composition, Critical Thinking and Oral Communication.
  • Take courses for your major. Refer to www.assist.org.
  • If you took AP exams in high school, ask for a CSU evaluation of those scores.
    El Camino College evaluates AP scores differently than CSU campuses.
  1. Become aware of impaction at the CSU.
  2. Become aware of local area at the CSU.
  3. Inquire about the benefits of earning an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T).
  4. Attend admissions and application workshops.
  5. Apply broadly to at least four campuses, especially if your first choice campus is impacted. List an alternate major if your first choice major is impacted.

 

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University of California (UC)

UC Admissions Checklist (PDF)

  1. Review your academic records with an ECC counselor and/or a university representative. Follow an educational plan and develop a strategy.
  • Find out which general education pattern is appropriate for your campus and/or major choice. In general, IGETC is preferred. However, UC GE Breadth may be more appropriate for your major (check with a counselor).
  • Take the Transferable Math and English courses early.
  • Take courses for your major early. The more courses you have completed at the time of application, the more competitive you will be. Refer to www.assist.org.
  • If you took AP exams in high school, ask for a UC evaluation of those scores. El Camino College evaluates AP scores differently than UC campuses.
  1. Find out if the UC campus and/or major you are interested in is highly selective. If so, find out what the admissions requirements are and when they should be completed, i.e., grade point average, major prep courses and any other supplemental materials such as portfolios, interviews or letters of recommendation.
  2. Inquire about the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programs.
  3. Inquire about the benefits of joining the Honors Transfer Program.
  4. Attend admissions, application & personal insight question workshops.
  5. Apply broadly to at least four campuses.

 

 

 

Independent & Out-of-State