Transfer Center FAQs
Click on the following links to frequently asked questions regarding:
- IGETC Information
- Cal State U Transfer
- University of California Transfer
- Amer. Independent Cal Colleges Universities
Below are some frequently asked general information questions
When should I start to plan for transfer to a four-year college?
What kind of degree is most likely to transfer?
What grade point average do I need to transfer to a four-year college or university?
What are articulation agreements?
What about applying for financial aid or scholarships?
When should I start to plan for transfer to a four-year college?
You should start your planning your first semester at SBCC. By planning early, you can explore options and develop an educational plan that will best meet your transfer goals.
What steps should I take?
Complete math and English assessment (by exam or previous coursework)
Begin to pull those basic subjects up to college level during your first semester or two. Go to the Transfer Center to obtain information and find out what resources and programs are available to assist you. Begin to decide to which college or university you will transfer, or at least to which system you will transfer.
Begin to identify a major based on your career goal. SBCC Career Center can help you with this process.
Make an appointment with an academic counselor to develop an Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.)
Begin to complete the preparatory course work (core courses) in your chosen major.
Begin to meet the general education requirements for the school or system to which you will transfer.
Apply to the schools of your choice during the priority application periods.
Make sure you've finished the minimum eligibility requirements for transfer before the deadlines.
What kind of degree is most likely to transfer?
Degrees don’t transfer. Students with the required courses, units and grade point averages do.
What resources are available in the Transfer Center?
Transfer Admissions Agreements with 4-year Universities
Articulation agreements that guaranteed course transferability:
600+ UC transferable courses and 1,000+ CSU transferable courses.
1,500+ major preparation articulation agreements with UC, CSU, and private/independent colleges and universities.
Transfer Programs
*SBCC/UCSB Transitions Program: your guaranteed connection to the University of California at Santa Barbara.
*Transfer Achievement Program (TAP): helping underrepresented students achieve transfer.
Transfer Center Services:
Meet with representatives from 4-year universities
Trips to universities
Campus videos
College/University Catalogs
Internet Resources
Phone universities
When should I transfer?
Some transfer schools accept applications at any time of year, but many, including all the CSU's and UC's, have priority application filing periods. These represent the safest time to apply for transfer. If applying to an impacted program you must apply during the priority application period.
What grade point average do I need to transfer to a four-year college or university?
2.0 to meet minimum eligibility requirements for CSU.
2.4 to meet minimum eligibility requirements for UC. However, meeting minimum grade point average requirements does not guarantee admission to every university and or major within the university. The grade point average for admission to 4 - year universities varies. The Transfer Center has information about competitive grade point averages for admissions.
What are articulation agreements?
Articulation is a formal process of matching courses from one school to another. Courses may be articulated in different ways, for example:
Course to Course: Gives a general course equivalency. For example, Sociology 101 at Santa Barbara City College is equivalent to Sociology 1 at UC Santa Barbara.
Courses articulated to meet General Education requirements: Lists which Santa Barbara City College courses may be used to fit into a university’s G.E. requirements. For example, Psychology 100, Chicano Studies 101, and Political Science 101 are courses that can be used to meet the three course Social and Behavioral Sciences area on the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) general education pattern.
Courses to meet requirements for the major: Lists which courses will meet lower division requirements for the major a particular university. For example, Black Studies 101 at Santa Barbara City College substitutes for African American Studies 170A as a requirement for Afro-American Studies at San Diego State University.
What about applying for financial aid or scholarships?
Financial Aid and scholarships can assist you with the expense of attending college. A good overview of financial aid information may be obtained at: CSU Mentor. You may use this online form to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A great resource for trying to find scholarships is provided free at FastWeb.
Should I visit colleges?
Yes. A visit to a university campus is a critical part of the information you can use to select the campus that is best for you. Check with the Transfer Center to find out about free college trips.
