GCC has one of the highest transfer rates in Los Angeles County

• Glendale Community College has one of the highest percent of its students that transfer to four-year colleges than any other community colleges in the Los Angeles area. (source: California Community College Chancellor's Office)

• One of the top 5 transfer colleges to UCLA, USC, CSUN, and CSULA.

• Glendale Community College has been recognized as one of the top colleges in the state for creating strong pathways to transfer through their Transfer Degree (AA-T/AS-T) programs. (Source: The Campaign for College Opportunity)

 

 

GCC TRANSFER CENTER’S TOP TRANSFER TIPS
You have more transfer options than you think! Be open to the UCs, CSUs, private, and out-of-state colleges.
Do your research and take notes! Treat the transfer process like a class.
Rejection is redirection and better than regret. It’s always worth it to apply. Admission GPAs fluctuate, so you never know what can happen!
Most schools DO NOT require students to complete all major preparation courses.
Research the information on transferring available on www.assist.org.
Math and English should be completed early in your academic career.
It is a bad idea to only have just 60 transferable units. Yes, that is the minimum for the UCs and CSUs, but many students have miscalculated or had to drop a class in their last semester. You should aim for 70. It is your responsibility to count your transferable units. Have a counselor show you how.
AB540 students are able to receive some financial aid and loans. Make sure to research your options.
Always check the intended campus admission websites for more information.
Look into the Transfer Admission Guarantee Program (TAG) for the UCs.
Apply for financial aid on studentaid.gov or dream.csac.ca.gov & the CSS Profile (private schools) from October 1 - March 2.
Apply to the UCs/CSUs by November 30 if you are transferring in fall. Give yourself time to work on your personal insight questions. Some colleges are open in spring and you can apply as early as July.
You should apply to 2-3 highly competitive colleges, 2-3 moderately competitive, and 2-3 safeties.
Look into the Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) if you are transferring to a CSU.
Find out if your major is IMPACTED at the CSU you would like to enter. Google search “impacted majors” at the CSU of your choice. For CSULA the term they use is “major specific criteria.” The list will show what majors require additional courses and higher grades.
The average debt for California college students is $30,000. Don’t let that scare you because those with bachelor’s degrees earn about $30,000 more per year than others with only a high school degree. Don’t be afraid of taking loans. You need them to free up time to get your degree.
Make a scholarship calendar at least a year in advance so you don’t miss any deadlines.
It is never too early to meet with a Transfer counselor, attend transfer workshops, and sign up for college tours.

Download: GCC Transfer Tips (pdf)

Tuition Comparison Chart (See accessible format below)

INSTITUTION	COST
California Community Colleges	$1,000
Cal State University (CSU)	$5,700
University of California (UC)	$13,000
Woodbury University	$42,600
Loyola Marymount University	$53,000
University of Southern California (USC)	$63,900

The cost of housing, books, supplies, personal expenses, etc. for students who pay their own rent (living away from family) is approximately $20,000-25,000 per year for most colleges in California. The range is $15,000-$25,000 for the rest of the country depending on the city in which the college is located. While living at home may save money, research shows that living on or near campus enhances your development and may lead to higher grades and graduation rates.

MOST STUDENTS DON’T PAY THE FULL AMOUNT...

While the estimated tuition and fees may seem unaffordable, the fact is that most students do not pay the full amount after taking into account financial aid packages. Many of our transfer students do not pay any tuition (UC Blue and Gold Scholarship, Pell Grant, Cal Grant, etc.), but may have to take out loans for books and housing. The average debt for a California college graduate is $38,000. That may sound like a lot, but based upon US Census data, those with bachelor’s degrees earn approximately $30,000 more PER YEAR than their peers with a high school diploma. In other words, you will make your money back! Don’t let the fear of debt scare you away from your degree. Your college loans are an investment. Having said that, we do recommend to try to stay below $60,000 in loans unless you are entering a field that offers a high-paying starting salary.

Make sure to fill out your financial aid application by March 2 on the studentaid.gov website or the dream.csac.ca.gov website. If you are planning on attending a private school such as USC, you will also have to complete your CSS Profile on the collegeboard.org website. Finally, tuition is substantially higher for international and non-California residents at the UCs and CSUs.

Download: College Tuition & Fees (pdf)

The transfer process may seem intimidating and confusing to many of our students, particularly those who are first in their family to attend college and for our disproportionately impacted student groups.

At the Transfer Center, we strive to provide clear transfer pathways for students, to inform them of the transfer process early on, and to encourage them to utilize our resources. 

Students are offered strategies to get admitted into a 4-year university through transfer counseling, workshops, application labs, personal statement assistance, classroom presentations, advising sessions with college and university representatives, campus tours, and college fairs.

Yes! GCC students can get guaranteed admission to a variety of colleges and universities through various transfer admission guarantee programs.

Visit Transfer Admission Guarantees to learn more.

Students who successfully complete the Scholars Program benefit from enhanced (not guaranteed) admission consideration for applications to the UCLA College of Letters and Science, through the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP). TAP certification, and final Certification of Program Completion, are contingent on good academic and participation standing to the point of transfer. GCC is also a member of the Honors Transfer Council of California, which has Honors transfer agreements with several colleges and universities nationwide. Visit Scholars Program to learn more.

If you are interested in meeting with a Scholars Program counselor, contact the Transfer Center or Academic Counseling for Scholars Program counselor availability.

Transcripts are ordered through the Office of Admissions and Records. Visit Admissions and Records for information about ordering transcripts. 

Once you register for your final term, you can apply for your ADT.

If you applied to a CSU for fall admission, apply for your ADT by completing a graduation petition with a GCC counselor by March 10. 

If you applied to a CSU for spring admission, apply for your ADT by completing a graduation petition with a GCC counselor by October 25. 

View A&R Important dates for specific deadlines

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If you applied to the CSU in a major that accepts your ADT and you noted on your CSU application that you will earn the ADT, our evaluators will provide an e-verification to the CSUs on your behalf. 

If you did not note on your CSU application that you will be earning the ADT, you will need to meet with a counselor to complete a paper ADT verification. You will need to make copies of the ADT Verification form and submit the form directly to the CSUs you applied to. If you have already earned the ADT and it is posted on your GCC transcript, your official transcript will be your verification document. You do not need to submit the paper ADT verification form -- just send your official transcript. 

If you are completing the CSU GE Breadth or IGETC as part of your transfer requirements, you are eligible to earn a certificate of achievement. Applying for the certificate will also show the full certification (that you have completed all of the requirements) on your transcript. You should apply for this certificate in the term that you will be finishing the requirements.

Fill out the top portion of the form and meet with a counselor to confirm that you have met all of the requirements. If eligible, submit the completed form to Admissions and Records. The title of the certificate will be either "IGETC" or "CSU GE Breadth," depending on which plan you have been following.

Certificate Petition

Most schools request GE certification in July. If you prefer not to apply for the certificate, you are also able to request GE Certification when ordering your transcript through Admissions and Records.

NOTE: If you will be using courses from another college to fulfill any GE requirements, all official transcripts must be on file in the Office of Admissions and Records. If you have not done so already, you must meet with a counselor and request that an evaluation of these transcripts be completed. More information regarding this process can be found on the Transcript Evaluation Request form.

Similarly, if you will be using exam credit to fulfill any GE requirements, all official exam scores must be on file with the Office of Admissions and Records. If you have not done so already, you must meet with a counselor and submit the appropriate petition(s): Petition for Advanced Placement (AP) Credit, Petition for International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit, or Petition for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit.

It depends; each situation is different and it's always best to talk it out with a counselor. Generally, however, it can be to your benefit to repeat a course in which you received a grade of "D" or "F" in order to raise your GPA. Keep in mind that courses for your major and for CSU GE Breadth and IGETC have to be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

If you received a grade of "D" or "F" in a course, you can enroll in the course again. After you complete the course, fill out the Request to Count the Higher Grade and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Records so the original grade of "D" or "F" is no longer calculated in your GPA. It will, however, still remain on your transcript with a notation that the course was repeated.

Note: Transfer institutions have their own policies when it comes to repeats; therefore, some institutions may include the "D" or "F" grade in the GPA calculation even if you repeated it for a better grade.

Academic renewal allows you to petition to have "D" or "F" grades disregarded (excluded) from your GPA. So, maybe you earned a "D" or "F" in a course you no longer need. Academic renewal can help you bring up your GPA without having to repeat the course. Remember: it's always best to talk with a counselor to see if a course is worth repeating or not. In order to qualify for academic renewal, you must meet the following criteria:

• There must be a lapse of at least one semester (Fall or Spring) since completion of the most recent coursework to be disregarded
• You must have completed 12 graded (A-F) semester units with at least a 2.0 GPA
  • These 12 units must be consecutive and must have begun any time after the course work to be disregarded

You can request academic renewal multiple times, for up to 30 units of substandard coursework.

If you meet the above requirements, meet with a counselor to fill out the Petition for Academic Renewal and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Records so the original grade of "D" or "F" is no longer calculated in your GPA. It will, however, still remain on your transcript with a notation that the grade was excluded through academic renewal. 

Note: Transfer institutions have their own policies when it comes to academic renewal; therefore, some institutions may include the "D" or "F" grade in the GPA calculation even if you received academic renewal.