Transfer Resources & FAQ's
Transfer Resources & FAQ's
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Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG):
Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG):
El Camino College has TAG's with the following universities and colleges:
El Camino College has TAG's with the following universities and colleges:
University of California (UC)
University of California (UC)
Davis *Irvine *Merced *Riverside *Santa Barbara *Santa Cruz
Davis *Irvine *Merced *Riverside *Santa Barbara *Santa Cruz
Private/Out of State Universities
Private/Out of State Universities
*Arizona State University (ASU)
*Arizona State University (ASU)
*Loyola Marymount University (LMU)
*Loyola Marymount University (LMU)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
*There are 37 participating HBCU’s that offer guaranteed admission.
*There are 37 participating HBCU’s that offer guaranteed admission.
By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, you will receive early review of your academic records, early admission notification and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework. A student who fulfills specific TAG program requirements and earns a specific GPA will have guaranteed admission to a university.
By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, you will receive early review of your academic records, early admission notification and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework. A student who fulfills specific TAG program requirements and earns a specific GPA will have guaranteed admission to a university.
For information and requirements on ECC's TAG agreements, click here: https://www.elcamino.edu/student/studentservices/transfercenter/tag.aspx
For information and requirements on ECC's TAG agreements, click here: https://www.elcamino.edu/student/studentservices/transfercenter/tag.aspx
What does transfer mean?
What does transfer mean?
Here, the term is specifically used to describe advancement from a community college to a university. Transfer means that you begin your bachelor's degree at a community college and complete it at a university.
Here, the term is specifically used to describe advancement from a community college to a university. Transfer means that you begin your bachelor's degree at a community college and complete it at a university.
What is General Education (GE)?
What is General Education (GE)?
General Education courses provide you with fundamental knowledge in English, mathematics, the arts and humanities, social sciences, and physical and biological sciences. You will complete the majority of GE coursework needed to receive a bachelor's degree while you are a student at a community college. Each institution has its own GE (sometimes called breadth or core) pattern. There are also GE patterns that are accepted by the entire CSU and/or UC systems for transfer to any campus in that system.
General Education courses provide you with fundamental knowledge in English, mathematics, the arts and humanities, social sciences, and physical and biological sciences. You will complete the majority of GE coursework needed to receive a bachelor's degree while you are a student at a community college. Each institution has its own GE (sometimes called breadth or core) pattern. There are also GE patterns that are accepted by the entire CSU and/or UC systems for transfer to any campus in that system.
What courses do I need to complete before I transfer?
What courses do I need to complete before I transfer?
Ideally, you should complete the general education requirements and major preparation courses.
Ideally, you should complete the general education requirements and major preparation courses.
How many units do I need to complete to transfer?
How many units do I need to complete to transfer?
To transfer to a UC or CSU with junior level status, you must complete 60 transferable semester units prior to transferring from ECC. Generally, units must be completed an entire term prior to transferring. For private, out of state universities/colleges, you can transfer with 12-30 units minimum.
To transfer to a UC or CSU with junior level status, you must complete 60 transferable semester units prior to transferring from ECC. Generally, units must be completed an entire term prior to transferring. For private, out of state universities/colleges, you can transfer with 12-30 units minimum.
What is the difference between UC and CSU?
What is the difference between UC and CSU?
California has two public university systems. The California State University (CSU) has a more practical, career-oriented approach to education in contrast to the more theoretical research based approach at the UC. Both systems offer advanced degree opportunities (i.e. Master’s, Doctoral)
California has two public university systems. The California State University (CSU) has a more practical, career-oriented approach to education in contrast to the more theoretical research based approach at the UC. Both systems offer advanced degree opportunities (i.e. Master’s, Doctoral)
What GPA do I need to transfer to a UC/CSU?
What GPA do I need to transfer to a UC/CSU?
The GPA necessary for admission can vary from year to year and depends on the campus, the major, and the applicant pool. The minimum GPA for admission eligibility to CSU is 2.0 (2.4 for California non-residents) in all transferable college units attempted. To be eligible for admission to UC the minimum GPA is 2.4 (2.8 for nonresidents) in transferable courses.
The GPA necessary for admission can vary from year to year and depends on the campus, the major, and the applicant pool. The minimum GPA for admission eligibility to CSU is 2.0 (2.4 for California non-residents) in all transferable college units attempted. To be eligible for admission to UC the minimum GPA is 2.4 (2.8 for nonresidents) in transferable courses.
Will my high school grades and SAT scores count when I transfer?
Will my high school grades and SAT scores count when I transfer?
The UC and CSU system do not require high school grades and test scores when a student transfers as a junior with a minimum of 60 transferable units. For private schools it will vary from campus to campus.
The UC and CSU system do not require high school grades and test scores when a student transfers as a junior with a minimum of 60 transferable units. For private schools it will vary from campus to campus.