Dual Enrollment Transfer Pathway
CSU Transfer Success Pathway
The Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) offers California community college students guaranteed admission to a CSU campus. Students pursuing this pathway enter into a formal agreement with their chosen CSU campus and must meet CSU admissions requirements within a three-year period. California community college students often choose the TSP because the pathway provides personalized academic advising and support services to facilitate a seamless transfer experience.
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UC Dual Admission
The UC Dual Admissions program offers access, support, and personalized advising to community college students. Students in this program will get direct admissions advising from a UC representative and formal invitations to UC campuses and events. The UC Dual Admissions program currently operates by invitation only, but those who receive an invitation enjoy a conditional admission guarantee to a UC campus if they meet all program requirements.
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Requirements
The Dual Enrollment Transfer Pathway has two main programs in California: the Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) for CSUs and the UC Dual Admissions program for UCs. California private colleges and universities may offer dual admission transfer; please see our Transfer Admissions Directory for more information.
Researching Admissions Requirements
CA Public Universities & Some Private CA Universities
Assist is the place to go for researching transfer admissions requirements at all public CA universities and some select private institutions. Check out the Transfer Resources section and find Assist. Assist pulls a list of transferable courses students can take at their community college to satisfy admissions requirements for the CSUs or UCs. For help navigating Assist, check out our workshop, Beyond the Textbook: Assist.
Most Private CA Universities, Out-of-State Institutions, and Some HBCUs
Many private universities and out-of-state institutions will not upload their transfer requirements on Assist. When your university does not list transfer admissions information on Assist, the responsibility falls to you, the student, to research the most up-to-date transfer information. Here is how to start your research:
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Visit the Transfer Admissions page of your selected institution; check out our directory for easy navigation.
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Transferology has transfer coursework for hundreds of universities, and while it is not a guarantee that your university will have its transfer requirements listed on Transferology, it’s a pretty good place to start your search.
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In the event that your university does not have accessible transfer admissions requirements listed online, and nothing is available on Transferology, check out our Transferring Community College Course Credit Sample Email for a guide on how to approach a university admissions representative about the university's transfer admissions requirements.
Transfer Resources
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Assist gives students easy-to-understand articulation agreements between California Community Colleges, CSUs, UCs, and some California private universities. An articulation agreement lists the transferable courses a California university wants students to take at their California Community College. For help using this tool, check out our Beyond the Textbook: Assist workshop.
Transferology provides students with information on how their coursework will transfer to hundreds of private and public colleges and universities across the country. For help using this tool, check out our Beyond the Textbook: Transferology workshop.
ADT Major & Campus Search is for students pursuing an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) and want to confirm how a major will transfer from a California Community College to the CSUs. For help using this tool, check out our Beyond the Textbook: ADT Major & Campus Search workshop.
The CSU Transfer Planner is a tool for students who are transferring from a California Community College to a CSU campus. Students can enter their community college coursework in the planner, and the planner will provide an overview of how CSU admissions requirements are being met. For help using this tool, check out our Beyond the Textbook: CSU Transfer Planner workshop.
The UC Transfer Admission Planner is a tool for students who are transferring from a California Community College to a UC campus. Students can enter their community college coursework in the planner, and the planner will provide an overview of how UC admissions requirements are being met. For help using this tool, check out our Beyond the Textbook: UC TAP workshop.
As the name suggests, the Transfer Admissions Guarantee offers a guaranteed transfer pathway for California Community College students to a UC campus. Students must complete the TAG application and TAG one participating UC campus. There are only 6 UCs that participate in the TAG program. For help using this tool, check out our Beyond the Textbook: TAG workshop.
The Center for Community College Partnerships at UCLA provides support and mentorship to California Community College students who are considering transferring to UCLA. CCCP offers a wide range of support, including workshops, events, and immersive experiences, to help students learn more about the campus. For help using this resource, check out our Beyond the Textbook: CCCP workshop.
Apply
To apply for transfer to a California State University, apply through Cal State Apply. For help navigating Cal State Apply, check out our Beyond the Textbook: Cal State Apply workshop.
To apply for transfer to a University of California, apply through the UC application. For help navigating the UC Application, check out our Beyond the Textbook: UC Apply workshop.
To apply for transfer to many private, out-of-state, and HBCUs through The Common App. The Common App is used to apply to many HBUC and private universities. For help navigating the Common App, check out our Beyond the Textbook: Common App workshop.
The Common Black College Application is your premier application site to assist you with your HBCU admissions application. With over 50 HBCUs, the Common Black College Application streamlines your application process for a smooth, easy, and successful experience at an affordable and accessible price. For help navigating the Common Black College Application, check out our Beyond the Textbook: Common Black College Application workshop.
University Exploration & Transfer Admissions
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Transfer Pathways
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