Step 1: Plan to Transfer

1. To get started you need to be able to answer the following questions...
   • Where do you wish to transfer to?
     Select 3-5 campuses at minimum to plan for and apply to. Go to "How to Choose a Transfer University" for suggested direction.
     Review these helpful links to understand you options:
     • UC Transfer
     • CSU Transfer
     • Local Private Universities
     • Out Of State Options
   • What will you major in?
     • Study what you enjoy learning
     • Explore Majors at UC & CSU campuses: www.transferbound.com
     • Take a Counseling course
     • Meet with a Career Counselor
     • Attend Career Center workshops
2. Use these websites to build your college list
   • Eureka: Find a transfer university for your major (use site ID code TSGEYKW)
   • College Scorecard- compare tuition, grad rates & projected salary
   • Big Future College Search
   • Questions to ask on a campus tour
3. Use our research tool to document your campus choices

Pierce College Transfer University Research Tool

See a counselor every term to plan - requirements can change often! Complete at least 60 transferrable units, consisting of:

1. General Education Plan- Choose One
   • IGETC Education Plan for transfer to University of California UC or CSU campuses
   • or Complete the California State University (CSU) GE Plan for transfer to a CSU campus ONLY
   • or GE Plans specific to your chosen Private or Out-of-State University
2. Major Preparation Courses
   • Courses to prepare you for your major at your chosen university.
   • For UC & CSU campuses visit www.assist.org
   • Private or Out of State campuses- visit the university website

Meet with us in the Transfer Center!

On Campus Hours: M-F 8am-4pm OR Remote Office Hours on zoom or live chat: M-Th 8am-7pm & F 8am-4pm

It's best to also meet directly with the universities you are considering. University Representatives offer one-on-one meetings via zoom or in person. 

Pierce Transfer Programs to Connect with:

• Honors Transfer Program- The other way to UCLA
• UCLA CCCP- Peer Advisors at UCLA to guide you

Most universities require that you apply near one year in advance, this means that your courses will still be in progress or planned when you apply to transfer!

We are here to assist you with your applications-in-person in the Career & Transfer Center, OR via zoom, live chat, & workshops

For details on deadlines and steps to apply please check out our Applying to Transfer Page

Attend Transfer Workshops in the spring to better understand admissions offers, denials, waitlists, financial aid awards, enrollment decision deposits or Intent to Register, & transcript requests.

Meet with University Representatives & attend Next Steps Workshops - all found in our Transfer Calendar

• Meet with your university representative to address topics such as:
  • Next steps after submitting the application
  • I made course changes after submitting the application, how do I handle it?
  • Financial aid, housing, transfer student orientation
  • I was denied admission. Why? Can I appeal?
  • How do I figure out what classes to sign up for at the university?
• CELEBRATE your transfer achievement in our Spring Transfer Celebration and share your transfer story!