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The CC Toolbox, formerly known as the Counselor Toolbox, is designed to put all transfer-related tools, resources, and guidelines pertaining to California Community Colleges (CCCs) and common (Systemwide) links at your fingertips. Portable Document Format (.pdf) files require Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to view. CLICK HERE to download the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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- AB 540 Links

- College Search Engine Links

 - Special Majors Links

- "a-g" Links

- Guidelines/Handbooks/Resource Links

- Study Abroad Program Links

- Admission Links

 - Major Exploration Links

- System Site Links

- Admission Application Site Links

- Online Campuses & Degrees Links

  

 

   AB 540 Links

CCC-SPECIFIC LINKS

  1. AB 540 Exemption Guidelines. (CCCCO)

COMMON LINKS 

  1. AB 130 (Cedillo): Student Financial Aid: eligibility: California Dream Act of 2011. 
  2. AB 131 (Cedillo): Governor signed Dream Act. 
  3. AB 540 FAQs. (MALDEF)
  4. AB 540 General Information Sheet. (For High School Graduates)
  5. AB 540 Online Resources. (MALDEF)

  6. AB 540 Student Resource Guide. (greendot) 

  7. AB 540 Tuition Exemption Request Form. (Accepted by all CCCs, UC, and CSU's)
  8. Achieving the Dream Resource Guide. (NCLR) 
  9. Colleges Friendly to Undocumented Students. (HSF) 

  10. Comparison of Major Dream Act and AB 540. 

  11. Fact Sheet for Undocumented Students. (e4fc)

  12. Financial Aid Guide for College-Bound Undocumented Students. (e4fc)

  13. Helpful Resource Links for Undocumented Students. (e4fc)

  14. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Resources. (HSF) 

  15. New American Scholars Program - Supporting Immigrant Students in Their Pursuit of College and Citizenship. (UCOP)

For campus-specific links visit the CSU Toolbox or UC Toolbox.

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   "a-g" Links
 

  1. a-g Course Lists. Use Doorways Search Engine to find a list of your campus "a-g" courses (UCOP) 
  2. a-g Guide. Find out about changes to the principal certification policy for online courses and useful tools and resources on
    "a-g" requirements. (UCOP)

For campus-specific links visit the CSU Toolbox or UC Toolbox.

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 Admission Links

CCC-SPECIFIC LINKS

  1. AP Chart. (Santa Monica) This chart is designed so you can customize it for your own campus use. To get an idea of how to fill the chart out you can view this completed Santa Monica version.
  2. Campus Facts for All CCCs. (California Colleges) 

COMMON LINKS

  1. College Board Codes. Select "Colleges & Scholarships" from Search By drop-down menu, and then select "State" (if you know the "City", enter it to make your search results smaller. (CollegeBoard)
  2. Colleges and Universities in California that Accept CLEP Credit. NEW!
  3. CSU-UC Comparison of Admission Requirements (for Frosh). (UCOP) '12/13
  4. DANTES and DSST Schools and Testing Sites in California - and CLEP Study Guides. NEW!
  5. eTransript For California. Over 255,400 LIVE transcripts delivered!
  6. GPA Calculator. Calculate quarter units and grade points or semester units and grade points with no course limitation! (Ohlone)
  7. GPA (cumulative) Calculator And Semester To Quarter Converter. Calculate GPA for up to 20 courses as well as convert semester to quarter units (or quarter to semester units). (SFSU)
  8. Quarter-to-Semester Converter. (eap.UCOP) (.pdf)
  9. Title 5 New Repeats and Withdrawal Regulations. 9/12/11

For campus-specific links visit the CSU Toolbox or UC Toolbox. 

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   Admission Application Site Links
 

CCC-SPECIFIC LINKS

  1. Apply Online to a CCC. (cccapply.org)
  2. College Board Codes. Select "Colleges & Scholarships" from Search By drop-down menu, and then select "State" (if you know the "City", enter it to make your search results smaller. (collegeBoard)
  3. SAT Fee Waivers and Reductions Guideline. How it Works (CollegeBoard)

COMMON LINKS

  1. Admissions Requirements/Guide for all California Colleges & Universities.  General information and tips along with specific information for each of the state's higher-education segments. (CaliforniaColleges)

  2. SAT Dates & Deadlines. (CollegeBoard)

  3. SAT Fee Waivers. Counselors Guide. (CollegeBoard.com)  '10/11

For campus-specific links visit the CSU Toolbox or UC Toolbox.

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   College Search Engines

CCC-SPECIFIC LINKS

  1. CCC Campus Map. (CCCCO)
  2. CCC Campuses Search Engine. (CaliforniaColleges)
  3. Find a Community College in California. The information contained within this application is derived from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office databases managed by Academic Affairs. It is a compilation of the Taxonomy of Programs, 6th Edition and a compiled list of system-approved academic programs for each college. This information presented is for planning purposes only. We strongly recommend you contact the community colleges and discuss the details for their academic offerings.(CCCCO)
  4. Search All California Campuses. (CaliforniaColleges)

COMMON LINKS

  1. Academic Ranking of World Universities. (ARWU) 

  2. All California Colleges Search Engine. (CaliforniaColleges) 

  3. College Atlas. Search Online for colleges and universities throughout the world! Relevant, reliable and up-to-date information about colleges and higher education opportunities. 

  4. College Finder. Find online colleges or browse by major,location or degree (globalscholar)

  5. College Navigator.  Search for colleges by school name, state, major, level of degree and type of institution. (nces)

  6. College Search and College Admissions Process. A college search engine and guide to the undergraduate colleges in the United States. (howtogetin)

  7. College Search Database. College search & statistics for over 7,000 U.S. colleges and universities. Search by state, level of award or degree, institution type, tuition and fees, campus setting, and by varsity athletic teams! (CollegeSearch) 

  8. CPEC College Search. (CPEC)

  9. Find & Compare Up To Three Colleges. (CollegeBoard)

  10. Graduate School Rankings. (U.S.News) 

  11. Peterson's Guide.

  12. Search for a College or University anywhere in the world. An information reference for more than 10,000 higher education institutions in 194 countries. (BrainTrack)

  13. Top 10 Automotive Colleges and Universities in the U.S. NEW!
  14. University Research and Comparison.  U.S. university directory, State universities, online university degree search and college rankings. (StateUniversity)

  15. US Universities.  Search all universities within the United States.(utexas)

For campus-specific links visit the CSU Toolbox or UC Toolbox. 

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  Guidelines/Handbooks/Resources
 

CCC-SPECIFIC LINKS

  1. Fast Facts 2012. (.pdf) (CCC League of CA)

  2. A Guide for Counselors and Educators Working with College-Bound Undocumented Students. (e4fc) 

COMMON LINKS

  1. A Guide For Out-Of-State Transfer. (Butte)

  2. A Guide to California’s Degree-Granting Institutions & Degree, Certificate, & Credential Programs.  (CPEC)(large .pdf)

  3. California Articulation Policies and Procedures Handbook. (CIAC-CSUB)(.pdf) Revised last: '09

For campus-specific links visit the CSU Toolbox or UC Toolbox. 

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  Major Exploration Links
 

CCC-SPECIFIC LINKS

  1. CCCC Inventory of Approved Programs Sorted by T.O.P. Title.  This is a great site to assist you in helping your students find a California community college that offers the major they are working towards. (CCCCO)
  2. CCC Majors. (ASSIST)
  3. Credit Degrees and Certificates. (CCCCO)
  4. Find a CCC Program. (CCCCO) 

COMMON LINKS

  1. College Matchmaker. Search for majors from over 3,850 colleges (Collegeboard.com)
  2. Majors to Careers. This site connects majors to careers.  (www4.uwsp.edu)

  3. Psychology Degree & Programs Guide. Find programs by specialty, degree and/or state  (PsychologyDegreeGuide)


For campus-specific links visit the CSU Toolbox or UC Toolbox. 

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   Online Campuses, Programs & Degrees

COMMON LINKS

  1. AcademicInfo. Find online programs offered by private and independent colleges and universities using degree, category and program search bars. (AcademicInfo)

  2. Accredited Online Colleges and Universities Worldwide. Relevant, reliable and up-to-date information about colleges and higher education opportunities. (CollegeAtlas)

  3. Bellevue Online University. 3 year accelerated bachelor degree plan - with credit for previous classwork the degree can be completed in as little as 12 months. Students can study on campus, via satellite locations or though online courses. (Bellevue.edu)

  4. California Virtual Campuses. Search by course, program, UC-approved (CAP) course. (CVC)

  5. Master Degree Online Program. Earn a degree online from accredited,top Universities and Colleges in US (TheDegreeExperts)

  6. Online Degree Help. (OnLineCollegeDegreeHelp)

  7. Online Degrees & Programs. This link features online programs in Business, Computers & IT, Criminal Justice & Legal, HR Management, Health Care, Psychology, Culinary, Arts, Beauty, Engineering, Health Care and Nursing and Teacher Education (GlobalScholar)

  8. Online Psychology Degrees. Listed as a web resource by Career Services offices at schools like Boston University, the University of Tennessee, and Xavier University, strives to be a comprehensive source for psychology career and education information. (OnlinePsychologyDegrees)

  9. Online Universities Guide. This site has it all - trends, costs, benefits, advantages, disadvantages, and much, much more on distance learning! (OnlineUniversity) 

  10. Online University Degree Search. (StateUniversity) 

  11. Online (and on-campus) PhD Programs.(phdadmissions)
  12. Top Online Degree Programs and Universities. (eLearners)

  13. Virtual Universities. The American Distance Education Consortium (adec)

For campus-specific links visit the CSU Toolbox or UC Toolbox.

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  Special Majors Links
 

ART

  1. Art School Search Engine. This search engine will  assist you in matching the school with the student's artistic needs and aspirations.  (FindYourArtSchool)

  2. List of Art Schools & Programs In California. (AllArtSchools)

  3. List of all Performing Art Schools in the United States. (PerformingArtSchools)

  4. Performing Arts School Search Engine. (CampusExplorer)

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

  1. The Undergraduate Research and Mentoring Program in the Biological Sciences (URM Program). Humboldt State University provides stipends ($1000/month) for two calendar years for students who intend to enter graduate school in some areas of the biological sciences (see the URM website for more details). (HSU)

CHIROPRACTIC 

  1. Association of Chiropractic Colleges. (chirocolleges)
  2. CCE Accredited Chiropractic Colleges. (acatoday)
  3. Chiropractic Career Guidance. (chiropracticschools)
  4. Chiropractic Schools in the United States. (chiropracticschools)
  5. Chiropractic Financial Aid and Scholarships. (chiropracticschools)
  6. International Chiropractic Schools. (chiropracticschools)

HEALTH

  1. American Association of Medical Assistants. (aama)

  2. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (aacn)

  3. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. (aacp)

  4. American Dental Association. (ada)

  5. American Dental Education Association. (adea)

  6. American Occupational Therapy Association. (aota)

  7. American Art Therapy Association. (AmericanArtTherapyAssociation)  

  8. Board of Registered Nursing Programs. (rn.ca)

  9. California Board of Registered Nursing. (rn.ca)

  10. CSU Criteria for Nursing Programs—Effective Fall 2010 and subject to change.  Note: Here is a .doc of the Nursing Grid so you can upgrade it to fit your campus needs.  (MiraCosta) 

  11. Health Care School Guide, for degrees such as: Radiology, Ultrasound,Dental Hygienist, Phlebotomy,Nursing, Medical Coding/Billing, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapist. (CollegeBoard)

  12. Health Professions Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs. (oshpd)

  13. List of Health Profession Schools. (UniversityofCalifornia)

  14. National Council of State Boards of Nursing. (ncsbn)

KINESIOLOGY/ATHLETIC TRAINING 

  1. CAATE-Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Search by State/Program Type/Institution. (caatcyzap)

MEDICAL 

  1. Medical Degrees. (AboutMedicalSchools)
  2. Medical School Rankings. (AboutMedicalSchools)
  3. Medical School Requirements. (AboutMedicalSchools)
  4. Medical Schools in the United States. (AboutMedicalSchools)
  5. University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS, St. Kitts). (Also see OOS page - New York.)

PHYSICAL THERAPY  

  1. American Physical Therapy Association. (apta)
  2. California Physical Therapy Association.  (ccapta)
  3. Physical Therapist.  Search School Listings (PhysicalTherapist)

  4. Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Professions and Schools. (EducationPortal)

 

PSYCHOLOGY 

  1. Online Psychology Degrees - Listed as a web resource by Career Services offices at schools like Boston University, the University of Tennessee, and Xavier University, strives to be a comprehensive source for psychology career and education information.

LAW

  1. USA Law School Search. (stu.findlaw)

  2. List of Law Schools in California. (admissions.calbar.gov)

  3. American Bar Association. (abanet)

TEACHING

  1. Association of California Community College Teacher Education Programs. (ACCCTEP)  

  2. Assumption Program of Loans of Education. (APLE) for CSU Students

  3. California Basic Education Skills Test. (CBEST)

  4. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (ctc.ca.gov)

  5. Cal State TEACH.

  6. CSET. This site contains up-to-date registration information, test materials and other valuable services. 

  7. CSU Fullerton Center for Careers in Teaching. (CSUFullerton)

  8. Directory of Teacher Degree and Certificate Programs.  A complete directory of teacher education degree and certificate programs, including over 20,000 teacher education degree and certificate programs, offered by over 1,700 colleges and school districts across the US, reviewed and compiled by hand from the college and district websites. (EducationDegree) 

  9. Teach California for Advisors. This section contains features like: The Teacher Recruitment Checklist, an Organization Database and outreach materials. You can also add your program to the student program database (for non-credential programs). (TeachCalifornia)

  10. TEACH. The TEACH campaign is an initiative of the United States Department of Education designed to raise awareness of the teaching profession and get a new generation of teachers to join the ones who are already making a difference in the classroom.  

VETERINARY

  1. Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. (aavmc)


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 Study Abroad Programs

 

  1. AIFS . This link provides a wide range of unique study abroad programs in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas, plus multi-country traveling programs throughout western Europe. (AIFSAbroad)
  2. Center for Study Abroad. This website offers suitable study abroad destinations available to everyone. This website is loaded with information! (CSA)
  3. GoAbroad.com. A directory of Study Abroad Programs. Crucial information like cost, description, and program highlights are included.
  4. IIEPassport: Your Study Abroad Connection!  An international website search engine for students & advisors offering study abroad program listings that also include country, city, subject & language.
  5. National Student Exchange.  Nearly 200 colleges and universities to choose from and study at for up to one calendar year. (NSE)

For campus-specific links visit the CSU Toolbox or UC Toolbox.

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 System Site Links
 

  1. California Community Colleges. (CCCCO)
  2. Cal State. California State University System Office
  3. California  Colleges.  AICCU and all other California Colleges can be found here!
  4. California Post Secondary Commission. CPEC
  5. UCOP. University of California Office of the President (UniversityofCalifornia.edu) 

For campus-specific links visit the CSU Toolbox or UC Toolbox.

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