Steps to Transfer
1. Choose Your Major / Career!
- Meet with a Transfer Counselor
- Meet with a Mesa Career Counselor
- Check out our 5 steps to career and transfer video
2. Choose Your Transfer School
- CSU/UC Transfer Requirements
- Check out our Mesa Transfer Center Youtube Channel campus tour play list
- Attend Transfer Day at Mesa campus in October
- Connect with University Representatives
3. Create an Ed Plan!
- Call 619-388-2473 or visit a Transfer Talk to Set up an appointment.
- Attend a Transfer Talk to ask quick questions or set up appointment
- Resources to plan also include
4. Apply for Transfer!
- All 4-year institutions (CSU's, UC's, Privates, Out-of-states) offer a variety of
majors and emphasis. Students are encouraged to start reviewing requirements early
and connect with a transfer counselor today.
Learn How to Apply for Transfer - Join the Transfer Canvas Shell for the latest information and updates
- Choose 3 to 4 campuses if possible
- Apply one year in advance. See Final Year Checklist
- Attend application workshops through the Transfer Center
- Visit a Transfer Talk to prepare
- CSU Application
- UC Application
- Common Application
Review Transfer Requirements
All 4-year institutions (CSU's, UC's, Privates, Out-of-states) offer a variety of majors and emphasis. Students are encouraged to start reviewing requirements early and connect with a transfer counselor today.
CSU Transfer Requirements
- Assist.org
- Insert CSU Sheet
- CSU Transfer Requirements
- View all CSUs
UC Transfer Requirements
- Assist.org
- Insert IGETC Sheet
- UC Transfer Requirements
- View all UCs
Transfer Workshops
The Transfer Center virtual resources are here 24/7 - students can receive information reviewing the recorded workshops below.
Start your transfer research here:
- Transfer 101 Workshop (Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- SDSU Transfer Pathways Workshop (Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- UC TAG Workshop (Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- UC San Diego University Link (Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- UCSD Transfer Pathways Workshop(Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- CSU ADT Workshop (Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- Appeal Workshop
Transfer Scholarships
The Assistance League of Greater San Diego is offering its Upper Division Scholarships to those students transitioning from 6 San Diego community colleges to a four year college or university.
Every Year the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) selects 10,000 outstanding students of Hispanic heritage to receive scholarships ranging from $500-$5,000.
The Hoffman Agency Scholarship will cover tuition and fees for a California Community College student who transfers to attending an HBCU to study communications.
To honor Dr. Carroll's legacy, the University of San Diego has created ten full-tuition scholarships designated for students who have graduated from one of the three San Diego Community College District schools (Mesa, Miramar and City College).
Eligible students are those currently completing their second year at one of the following community colleges: Cuyamaca College, Grossmont College, Mesa College, Miramar College, San Diego City College, or Southwestern College. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or better and demonstrate financial need. They must also demonstrate current employment, involvement in their community, and/or participation in school activities
The Eli Whitney Students Program (EWSP) is designed specifically for individuals without a bachelor’s degree who have been out of high school for at least five years. Eli Whitney students come from all walks of life: they are military veterans, entrepreneurs, community and social activists, healthcare workers, artists and athletes. Some have devoted themselves to raising families.