Transfer Center

Transfer Planning

“Transfer” is continuing your education at a baccalaureate-degree granting college or university, usually after completing your first two years at a community college.

Making your decisions

Career Objective: Your career objective will determine the type of degree you need and your choices for selecting a major. For assistance with investigating your career options, visit the Career Center (http://www.sdmesa.edu/7student-services/career-center/career-center.html).

Major Objective: Many of the classes you take in college will be determined by your major, which is the field of study you will emphasize. You are required to major in a specific academic subject to demonstrate sustained, high level work in one field.

University Selection: http://www.sdmesa.edu/transfer-center/universities/index.html) Selecting a university takes time and planning. It is strongly recommended that you enroll in the Transfer 101 Workshop offered through the Transfer Center or enroll in Personal Growth 127, College Success. Work closely with your counselor to ensure that you are making the choice that is right for you.

Educational Plan

Major Preparation: Preparation for the Major (or Prep for Major) are lower-division courses that are required or recommended to be admitted to a major upon transfer.

General Education Requirements: General Education requirements are courses required of everyone regardless of major. Each university has different general education patterns.

Electives: Electives are additional courses taken to meet the number of required units or to meet additional lower-division graduation requirements. Make sure the courses you select are transferable courses by referring to the course descriptions in this catalog.

Application

Application: Most universities require you to apply for admission about one year prior to your expected transfer date.

Utilize this handy Transfer Checklist to keep on track!

Transfer planners and resources are available at www.californiacolleges.edu and www.csumentor.edu.