Community College Transfer Information Jean Mc Glaughlin College

Community College Transfer Information Jean Mc. Glaughlin, College Counselor jmcglaughlin@polahs. net

Agenda ● Enrollment Steps ● Degree and Certificate Programs ● Transfer to CSU and UC ● Student Support Programs ■ Harbor ■ El Camino ■ Long Beach City

Where do I Start? Enrollment

Community College Enrollment Process 1. Apply Online ● January - March 2. Complete FAFSA ● March 2 nd 3. Complete English and Math placement requirements* ● February - March 4. Meet with a Counselor to Plan Coursework ● March - April 5. Enroll in Classes (through online student portal) ● Late May - June oo

What can I study? Degrees and Certificates

POLAHS Career Pathways and Community College Degrees Boat Operations ● ● ● El Camino College: Welding Compton College: Welding Long Beach City College: Welding Construction Technology ● ● El Camino College: Construction Technology ○ POLAHS students who pass Construction 1 & 2 at POLAHS, they do not need to take Construction 100 at El Camino Long Beach City College: Construction Technology Digital Photography ● ● El Camino: Digital Photography Long Beach City College: Fine Art, and Digital Media Arts Graphic Design ● El Camino: Graphic Design, and Motion Graphics, and Computer Animation Film Production ● ● El Camino: Digital Filmmaking Long Beach City College: Film, TV, and Electronic Media, and Radio & TV

Additional Community College Programs Culinary ● ● Harbor College Long Beach City College Cosmetology ● ● ● Harbor College Long Beach City College Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising ● ● El Camino College Fashion Design El Camino College Fire Science Diagnostic Medical Imaging (Radiology) ● ● El Camino College Long Beach City College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) ● El Camino ● ● ● El Camino College Harbor College Long Beach City College Medical Assistant ● Long Beach City College

Degrees and Certificate Programs El Camino College Harbor College List Associate Degree for Transfer Harbor College List of Degree and Certificate Programs Long Beach City College

How do I transfer? Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)

Bachelor's Degree General Education Coursework: 48 semester units Major coursework: 30 -70 semester units (some major coursework may also count towards GE coursework) Elective units to meet degree requirement (120 total semester units)

General Education Requirements for CSU / UC

Transfer to California State University (CSU) As a Junior 60 semester credits (90 quarter credits) in transferable CSU coursework ● 30 semester credits of transferable General Education (GE) coursework, including: ○ English Composition (English 101) ○ Critical Thinking / English Composition (English 102 or 103) ○ Oral Communications (Communication 101) ○ Mathematical Concepts / Quantitative Reasoning Major Preparation: Courses required by the campus the student is applying to within a specific major Minimum 2. 0 GPA in transferable courses, but may need a higher GPA if applying to impacted majors and or campuses

Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) Associates of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Associates of Science for Transfer (AS-T) Students that complete and ADT and have at least a 2. 0 GPA will receive priority admissions review. For more information: About ADT

Less than 60 semester credits (90 quarter credits) in transferable UC coursework Transfer to University of California (UC) As a Sophomore* Transfer as a Sophomore happens on a very limited basis ● General Education (GE) coursework ○ English Composition (English 101) ○ Critical Thinking / English Composition (English 102 or 103) ○ Mathematical Concepts / Quantitative Reasoning ○ 4 additional GE courses from at least 2 separate areas: Area 3 (Arts & Humanities); Area 4 (Social Science); Area 5 (Science) Major Preparation: Courses required by the campus the student is applying to within a specific major Minimum 2. 0 GPA in transferable courses, but may need a higher GPA if applying selective majors and / or campuses **Completed all high school a-g courses with a grade of C or better, had at least a 3. 0 academic 10 -12 GPA, and took SAT / ACT with writing all by high school graduation date

Required a-g Coursework A. History: ● World, U. S. Government & Economics B. English: ● English 9, English 10, American Literature, British Literature & Modern Literature C. Math ● Integrated Math 1, Int Math 2, Int Math 3 D. Science ● Biology & Chemistry OR Biology & Physics

Transfer to University of California (UC) As a Junior 60 semester credits (90 quarter credits) in transferable UC coursework ● General Education (GE) coursework ○ English Composition (English 101) ○ Critical Thinking / English Composition (English 102 or 103) ○ Mathematical Concepts / Quantitative Reasoning ○ 4 additional GE courses from at least 2 separate areas: Area 3 (Arts & Humanities); Area 4 (Social Science); Area 5 (Science) Major Preparation: Courses required by the campus the student is applying to within a specific major Minimum 2. 4 GPA in transferable courses, but may need a higher GPA if applying selective majors and / or campuses

Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) For select majors at: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz Students that complete and TAG requirements will be given early review of their application. TAG can only be submitted to one UC campus. TAG Planner: http: //admission. universityofcalifornia. edu/transfer-admission-planner/index. html TAG Programs by Campus: http: //admission. universityofcalifornia. edu/counselors/files/tag-matrix. pdf

Impacted Majors and Campuses (CSU) Selective Majors (UC) Impacted or selective majors mean that more people are applying to the major and / or campus then there available openings. This means that a student applying to this major will need a more competitive application (higher GPA, campus involvement, work experience) to be admitted to that particular major. UC Closed / Selective Majors CSU Impacted

Transfer Resources from the UC and CSU ● Planning for Transfer to UC ● UC Transfer Planner (Track progress towards transfer) ● UC Transfer Pathways ● Planning for Transfer to CSU Resources from our local community colleges ● Harbor College Transfer Center ● El Camino College Transfer Center ● Long Beach City College Transfer Center

Individual College Programs Harbor, El Camino, and Long Beach City

Harbor College: Harbor Advantage ● Requires additional participation agreement (separate from online application to Harbor College) ● May provide up to two years of free tuition (must complete FAFSA or DREAM) ● Students have access to a summer bridge program and ongoing workshops about career exploration, college survival skills, and transfer

Harbor College: Honors Transfer ● Requires additional application (separate from online application to Harbor College) ● Must have a 3. 25 Academic 10 -12 GPA ( or 3. 1 Cumulative College GPA) ● Must complete 6 Honors courses at Harbor College

Harbor College Student Support Resources Harbor Advantage: Additional counseling and workshops to help students prepare to transfer to a 4 -year university and explore career options. Could provide up to two years of free tuition. Honors Transfer Program: Honors College with additional support for transfer to selective universities Special Programs and Services : Support and resources for students with IEPs STEM STEP: Workshops and field trips for students in a STEM major Puente: Mentoring and tutoring program for students preparing to transfer to a 4 -year university

El Camino College: First Year Experience (FYE) ● Requires additional application (separate from online application to El Camino College) FYE Application Link ● Cohort students ● Provide ongoing workshops on career exploration, college survival skills, and transfer ● Provide additional counseling for transfer

El Camino College FYE (First Year Experience) : Additional counseling and workshops to help students prepare to transfer to a 4 -year university and explore career options Student Support Resources Honors Transfer Program: Honors College with additional support for transfer to selective universities Special Resource Center: Support and resources for students with IEPs MESA: Workshops, field trips, additional counseling, and leadership training for students in a Math, Engineering, or Science major Puente: Mentoring and tutoring program for students preparing to transfer to a 4 -year university

Warrior Smart Start Page Through POLAHS: February 20 th: Application & March 22 nd: Counseling, Orientation

Long Beach City College: Viking Advantage - First Year Experience ● Requires additional participation agreement (separate from online application to Long Beach City College) ● May provide up to two years of free tuition (must complete FAFSA or DREAM) ● Students have access to a Summer Bridge program and ongoing workshops about career exploration, college survival skills, and transfer ● Student success team (counselor, achievement coach, and peer mentor) ● Port of Long Beach Industry Partnerships - Internships ● Guaranteed admission into CSU Long Beach (Complete all required transfer coursework and have at least a 2. 5 GPA)

Long Beach College Student Support Resources Honors Transfer Program: Honors College with additional support for transfer to selective universities DSP (Disabled Students Programs): Support and resources for students with IEPs Puente: Mentoring and tutoring program for students preparing to transfer to a 4 -year university

Long Beach City College ● Viking Express Saturday Days: students can complete the enrollment process (TBD) Matriculation Office