What is transfer?

The term "transfer" 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.

Why transfer?

Earning a bachelor's degree provides the following advantages in today's workforce:

• Prepares you for a specialized career 
• Makes you more marketable in the job market 
• Increase access to career opportunities 
• Higher job satisfaction
• Increase earning potential 
• Economic stability 
• Personal growth 
• Decrease risk of unemployment 

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2020

Watch the Transfer 101 Video to learn more about how to transfer from LAVC to a four-year university. 

What are the minimum requirements to transfer?

In most cases, you will need a minimum of 60 transferable units composed of your major, general education, and elective courses (if needed). In order to know which courses are right for you, you must know which university you would like to transfer to (UC, CSU, Private, and Out-of-state). You also need to declare a major before transferring. Please visit us for more information regarding transfer.

*Please make sure you make an appointment with a counselor to discuss more in depth which classes are right for your educational goals.
 

What are my transfer options? 

California State University 
     

The California State University is a system of 23 public institutions- the largest four-year public university in the United States. CSU is known for providing opportunities for research, scholarship, and creative activities. These hands-on opportunities provide a high-quality education where students can engage with course content, develop and test hypotheses and push boundaries.

Learn more about the CSU's by clicking on the links below: 

Cal State Apply 

Transferring to a CSU from LAVC 

University of California 

The University of California is a system of 10 public research universities routinely ranked among the world’s best. The UC has established a reputation for pioneering research, innovation, and discovery. UC campuses have large numbers of distinguished faculty in almost every academic discipline, with UC faculty and researchers having won 69 Nobel Prizes as of 2020. Learn more about the UC's by clicking on the links below: 

UC website 

Transferring to a UC from LAVC 

Private Universities 

There are over 80 private colleges and universities in California. Private universities generally are smaller with a lower teacher-to-student ratio. Some private schools may have religious affiliations. Private schools usually have a smaller selection of majors but may offer more specialized academic programs. The requirements for transfer admission and majors offered varies from school to school. Learn more about the private universities by clicking on the links below: 

AICCU website 

Transferring to a Private University from LAVC 

Helpful Transfer Resources: 

Make an Appointment with a Career/Transfer Center Staff Member