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Updated 05/16/12

This page is designed to put all transfer-related tools, resources, and guidelines for University of California campuses at your fingertips!
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Featured Link of the Month:  

UC Admission Policy Changes for 2012 (UniversityofCalifornia) NEW!

To use this page, simply click on a subject header below.

- AB 540 Links  - Major Information Links
- Admission Links - Student Service Programs Links
- Admission Application Site Links - System Sites Links
- A-G Requirements Links - TAG Links
- Guidelines, Handbooks & Resources Links - UC Conference Materials for AY 2012/13 NEW!

 
 

AB 540 Links

  1. AB 540 UC Report. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  2. AB 540 UC Nonresident Tuition Exemption Supplemental. (UniversityofCalifornia) NEW!
  3. AB 540 UC Tuition & Exemption Q & A. (UniversityofCalifornia)
     

 For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For CSU-specific visit the CSU Toolbox.

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 Admission Links

 

The UC system prefers that counselors use the following link,  http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/index.html to access the University of California's Counselor page until current publications are released for Answers for Transfers (Quick Reference for Counselors will no longer be published).

  1. AP Credits.  Counselor's Page (UniversityofCalifornia)
  2. Additional Program Requirements By UC. Counselor's Page (UniversityofCalifornia)
  3. Admission & Evaluation Q & A. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  4. Admission Policy Change for 2012. (UniversityofCalifornia) NEW!
  5. Admission/Transfer Requirements. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  6. AP Exams that Satisfy Transfer Admission & IGETC. '12/13 (UniversityofCalifornia) NEW!
  7. ASK UC. Email your question directly to a UC staff member and get an answer from a UC expert!  
  8. Calculating GPA FAQs. (UniversityofCalifornia)  
  9. Campus Facts for All UCs. (CaliforniaColleges) NEW!
  10. Counselor Q & A. (UniversityofCalifornia)  
  11. CSU to UC English/Mathematics Acceptance for CETAD-Assists in determining if student has satisfied Math and/or English admission requirement. Released February, 2012. (UCOP)
  12. IGETC Requirements. (ICAS/TCW)
  13. Graduation Requirements. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  14. IB Credits.  Counselor's Page (UniversityofCalifornia) 
  15. Q & A for Counselors.  (UniversityofCalifornia)
  16. Transfer Admission Requirements.  Counselor's Page (UniversityofCalifornia) 
  17. Transfer Credit Information. (UniversityofCalifornia)
     

 For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For CSU-specific visit the CSU Toolbox.

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Admission Application Site Links 

  1. Admission Application "Apply Online" Transfer Student Guide.  Printable .pdf (UniversityofCalifornia) '12/13 NEW!
  2. Application Check List for UC. (UniversityofCalifornia)  
  3. Application Dates & Deadlines. (UniversityofCalifornia) '11/12
  4. Applications - How They Are Reviewed. (UniversityofCalifornia) 
  5. Campus Policies and Procedures for Evaluating CCC Applicants.  Transfer Matrix (UniversityofCalifornia)
  6. Comprehensive Review Factors For Transfer Applicants.  (UniversityofCalifornia)
  7. Online Admission Application. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  8. Pathways Open/Closed Status Report. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  9. Personal Statement Prompts. (UniversityofCalifornia)

 For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For CSU-specific visit the CSU Toolbox.

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 "a-g" Requirement Links

  1. "a-g" Course List Search Engine. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  2. "a-g" Courses. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  3. "a-g" FAQs. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  4. "a-g" Guide. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  5. "a-g" Interactive Guide Site. (UniversityofCalifornia) NEW!
  6. "a-g" Policy Updates. (UniversityofCalifornia) NEW!
  7. "a-g" Subject Area Requirements. (UniversityofCalifornia)
     

 For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For CSU-specific visit the CSU Toolbox.

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Guidelines, Handbooks & Resource Links

  1. The Blue & Gold Opportunity Program. A UC financial aid program intended to expand access to the University for lower-income students by establishing a minimum level of grant aid for undergraduates. (UniversityofCalifornia) 

  2. Campus Services for Transfer Students. (ETS) '11 

  3. Campus Policies and Procedures for Evaluating CCC Applicants.  Transfer Matrix (UniversityofCalifornia)

  4. Comprehensive Review Factors For Transfer Applicants.  (UniversityofCalifornia)

  5. Counselor Transfer Resources. (UniversityofCalifornia)

  6. How To Write A Personal Statement Guideline.  (UCB) 

  7. Major Preparation Path.  By campus or by major (UniversityofCalifornia) 

  8. Paying for UC. (UniversityofCalifornia)

  9. Quick Reference For Counselors. (UniversityofCalifornia) (.pdf)  '11/12

  10. Tips, Tools and Transcript Review for New Counselors. (UniversityofCalifornia) (ETS '11) (.ppt)

  11. UC Transfer. (UniversityofCalifornia)


 For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For CSU-specific visit the CSU Toolbox.

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Major Information Links

  1. Campus Transfer Preparation Paths - By Campus. See the required and suggested preparation for a specific major at a specific campus. If your student already chose a major and a campus, these Paths will help you plan your student's community college coursework effectively. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  2. Campus Updates on Majors & Preparation Requirements (ETS) '11
  3. Exploring Majors By UC-ASSIST.

     

 

 For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For CSU-specific visit the CSU Toolbox.

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Student Service Program Links

  1. Major Preparation Requirements. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  2. Preparation Paths. Identify coursework that will prepare your students for multiple UC campuses. These Paths summarize the requirements and major preparation coursework at each UC campus for similar majors, and highlights the common requirements shared by a majority of UC campuses. (UniversityofCalifornia)
  3. Transferring Credits. (UniversityofCalifornia)
     

 For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For CSU-specific visit the CSU Toolbox.

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  System Site Links

  1. UCOP Pathways. (UniversityofCalifornia) 
     

For CCC and common links visit the CC Toolbox. For CSU-specific visit the CSU Toolbox.

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TAG Links

These links take you directly to the school's homepage for TAG information
  1. UC TAG Homepage. (ETS) (F'12)
  2. Fall 2012 TAG Links (By UC):
    - UC Davis 
    - UC Irvine 
    - UC Merced 
    - UC Riverside
    - UC San Diego
    - UC Santa Barbara
    - UC Santa Cruz
  3. TAG Form Online.
  4. TAG Online Review Site for Counselors. 
  5. TAG Matrix. (UCOP.pdf)
  6. Transfer Agreement/Transfer Admission Chart. (Canada College) NEW!
    See the Best Practices page for modifiable TAG power points provided by various CC's.

 

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UC CONFERENCE MATERIALS for AY '12/13 NEW SECTION!

All links and .pdf's (below) were extracted from the Spring 2011 UC Conference Materials at UNiversityofCalifornia.edu. We've titled each link within categories that best describe the content of the links. The links direct you to .pdf or.ppt files that reflect all UC's conference materials.


Admission-related Links:

  1. Next Steps: I've Applied, Now What? (.ppt)
  2. Next Steps: I've Applied, Now What? (.pdf)

Application Related Links:

  1. Evaluation Hot Topics for Transfer. (Advanced Q&A for Counselors). (.ppt)
  2. Tips, Tools & Transcript Review for New Counselors. (.ppt)
    Tips, Tools and Transcript Review for New Counselors. (.pdf)
  3. Presenting Yourself on the UC Application (Including the Personal Statement). (.ppt)
  4. Apply Online to UC (brochure for transfer applicants). (.pdf)
  5. Understanding UC International Evaluation.(.ppt)
    Understanding UC International Evaluation. (.pdf)

Campus Links:
- Director's Updates (.ppt's):

Guidelines, Handouts & Resource Tools:

  1. AB 540 Nonresident Supplemental Tuition Exemption. (.pdf)
  2. Advising Students With International Records. (.pdf)
  3. Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan. (.pdf)
  4. Campus Policies and Procedures for Evaluating California Community College Applicants (Transfer Matrix). (.pdf)
  5. Campus Profiles (Spring 2011 Transfer Updates). (.pdf)
  6. Campus Resources for Former Foster Youth.(.pdf)
  7. Campus Services for Transfer Students. (.pdf)
  8. Campus Updates on Majors and Preparation Requirements. (.pdf)
  9. Directory of Campus Offices. (.pdf)
  10. Financing a UC Education: Tips for Families. (.ppt)
  11. Procedures and Deadlines for Admitted Transfer Students (Next Steps Matrix). (.pdf)
  12. Student Support for UC Success. (.ppt)
    - Student Support for UC Success. (.pdf)
  13. Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG Matrix). (.pdf)
  14. Using Advanced Placement (AP) to Satisfy UC Transfer Admission and IGETC.(.pdf)

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