SPECIAL NOTICE FOR FALL 2010 TRANSFER STUDENTS: Challenges brought on by California's current budget shortfall are forcing the California State University and the University of California system to reduce increases in student enrollment, and, as a result, an early application within the application period  will help students improve their chances to attend the campus of their choice.

The University of California has developed a web site that provides admissions information, planning guides, and resources. Visit their site: http://uctransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu/ . The California University System provides campus information, admission resources, and application dates on their site: http://www.csumentor.edu

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Transfer Admissions Agreements

A Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA) is a formal agreement between a student in attendance at Gavilan College and a receiving baccalaureate granting institution to which the student intends to transfer. The agreement guarantees admission to a transfer university a year in advance for a fall term admission. A TAA may also guarantee admission into a major. Because the requirements of universities vary, it is advisable that students consult a counselor for more detailed information. Counselors will help you determine your eligibility for a TAA and complete the required documents. Call 408-848-4723 for a counseling appointment.

Below are the requirements for the Fall 2010 application cycle. The Transfer Admission Agreement must be signed by your counselor and Transfer Agreement Coordinator prior to deadlines. Planning is critical to ensure your TAA is processed and approved. Prior to scheduling a counseling appointment to initiate the TAA process, you must have all your college and university transcripts and Advanced Placement Test Scores at the Gavilan College Admissions Office. You are required to hand-carry copies of your transcripts and test scores to your TAA counseling appointment.

Articulation Agreements

Certain private universities have completed course agreements with Gavilan College to facilitate student transfer. The following universities have provided students with a course transfer pattern that would maximize the credits earned at Gavilan:

Additional Resources

Gavilan College Career-Transfer Resource Center - The staff can assist you with the following services:

• Information on university majors and graduation requirements

• Assistance with filling out college applications

• Schedule meetings with university representatives

• Referrals to a counselor who will assist with educational planning

• CSU application fee waivers

• A library of current college catalogs

• A reference library of updated books on careers, internships, scholarships and occupational outlook

• Useful college and university internet sites

• Use the computerized career information program, EUREKA, which is designed to assist you in selecting a major or career.

ASSIST - This is a computerized student-transfer information system that can be accessed over the World Wide Web. It displays reports on how course credits earned at one California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. You can also find other useful links to help you with the transfer process.

Lower Division Transfer Program - This web site helps students who are planning to transfer to a California State University by providing academic road maps for the completion of lower-division major preparation.

UC transfer - This web site will identify the major preparations for transfer students interested in the UC system.

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