Transferring To A UC, CSU Or HBCU
Transferring To A UC

There are nine undergraduate campuses within the University of California (UC) system. These campuses are located across California and offer a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs.
UC Transfer Requirements
- Complete your Math & English requirements early.
- Complete major preparation coursework early in your academic career. Look at for specific UC major requirements for each UC campus.
- Meet with a counselor to go over the ASSIST articulation agreement and plan out your courses by completing a Student Education Plan.
- Complete 60 UC transferable semester units with a minimum 2.4 grade point average (2.8 for Non-residents) for minimum eligibility. The GPA for admission can be significantly higher due to the applicant pool.
- Meet with a 91心頭利 College Counselor to determine which option is best for your intended UC Major (s) :
- UC campus breadth requirements OR
- UC minimum requirements
UC Resources & Programs
- Six of the UCs offers Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG). Meet with a 91心頭利 College Counselor to learn more about TAG and plan your courses early for TAG. More information on TAG can be found .
- can be a useful tool for exploring popular majors and what UC campuses offer them.
- Create a to keep track of your progress to transfer to the UC. UC TAP is also what you will submit when applying for UC Transfer Admission Guarantee so it is recommended that you create and maintain your UC Transfer Admission Planner.
UC Campus Resources
- Check your major for the term you are applying for to see if the UC is accepting applications
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- The UC's require all transfer students applying to the UC to submit personal insight questions
Transferring To A CSU

There are 23 campuses within the California State University (CSU) system. These campuses are spread throughout the state of California and offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Learn more about the CSU campuses:
- See which CSU Campus is right for you:
- Explore different majors at the CSU:
CSU Transfer Requirements
The Golden Four must be complete with a grade C- or better:
A1- Oral Communication
COMM 1A, 20, 44, 45 OR ESOL 50A*,50B~
*Effective Fall 2020
~Effective Fall 2021
A2 - Written Communication
ENGL 1A
A3 - Critical Thinking
ENGL 5 , PHIL 10
*For some high unit majors, exceptions may apply
(See a counselor for details)
B4 - Mathematics
MATH 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3E, 3F, 11, 13, 15, 16A, 16B, 50
PHYS 4A, 4B, 4C
- The 60 CSU Transferable will consist of your major and general education coursework
- For major specific requirement check
- You have two choices to satisfy your CSU General education: IGETC or CSU GE
Complete 60 CSU Transferrable Semester Units With A Minimum of 2.0 GPA
Please keep in mind the GPA for admission can be higher because of the major, campus, and/or applicant pool.
Consider Completing An Associates Degree For Transfer (ADT)
ADTs provide a clear pathway for California community college students to CSU degrees. Learn more about ADTs:
Apply On Time!
- Application is $70 for each campus. If you qualify for the application fee wavier, you get up to four application fee wavier.
CSU Resources
Transferring To A HBCU

The goal of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Transfer Guarantee Project is to educate students about additional transfer opportunities at these institutions and develop pathways that will ultimately contribute to an increase in baccalaureate degree attainment.
California community college transfer students who meet specific requirements with a GPA of 2.0 or higher (Some partner HBCUs require a higher GPA) and, either an AA-T/AS-T or completion of 30 transferable semester units, are guaranteed transfer admission to participating HBCU partner schools.
*Students who qualify for this guarantee also receive an application fee waiver code when using the Common Black College Application to apply to the partner HBCU (four max).
HBCUs Transfer Guide/Resources for Students
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Guarantees admission to all .
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Application fee waiver code available to the online .
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One for up to four participating partner schools.
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Pre-transfer advisement by program staff and institution representatives.
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Priority consideration for campus housing (when deadlines are met).
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Priority consideration for scholarships for students with a 3.2 GPA or higher based on institutions' available funding.
What you need to do to apply to HBCUs
- Explore the and start on step 1 on the to complete the program application.
- When it is time to seek the guarantee, you and your counselor will complete the appropriate HBCU TAA forms.
HBCUs Transfer Resources for Counselors
HBCU Inspiration: Morehouse & the Legacy of Black Excellence
In his interview, Cordae August reflects on the impact of visiting Morehouse College, and how HBCUs represent pride, purpose, and power for Black students. His message: HBCUs are more than just schoolstheyre communities that uplift and empower the next generation of leaders.
HBCU Day Recap: Pride, Purpose & Possibility
This video captures the spirit of HBCU Day at 91心頭利 Collegea celebration of Black excellence, campus pride, and the power of Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Students met with HBCU reps, explored transfer pathways, learned about scholarships, and felt the energy of a community committed to equity and opportunity.
"It wasnt just an eventit was a whole vibe."