Transfer Resource Hub
Find resources for transfer on this page! Whether you're exploring UC, CSU, private universities, online degree programs, or HBCUs, this page connects you with useful websites, scholarship information, and other
guidance to support a successful transfer journey!
General Education Patterns
- 2025-2026 Cal-GETC Pattern
- 2025-2026 Cal-GETC Pattern (Fillable)
- 2024-2025 CSU GE Pattern
- 2024-2025 IGETC Pattern
General Transfer Resources
Guide to Architecture Programs in Calfifornia
Courtesy of the MiraCosta College Transfer Center
ASSIST is a website that provides information about how courses from California Community Colleges may transfer to another public universities in California. Some private colleges also use ASSIST.
ASSIST is useful for both students and counselors in determining which courses may be required for transfer, including prep for major courses. ASSIST is best utilized when students and counselors work together to establish an appropriate path toward transfering, and in conjunction with other transfer resources.
To find prep for major courses in assist, select your community college from the drop down menu, then find your transfer school, then select your intended major. You will find a list of prep for major courses at the transfer university in the left column, and the community college course equivalents in the right column.
Students completing an ADT may be better served by following the requirements to complete your ADT degree.
Please work with your counselor to best determine how ASSIST might support you in transfering.
The California Virtual Campus (CVC) is an online course catalog that connects students to online classes offered at all 116 California Community Colleges. This statewide collaboration expands access to high-quality online courses, helping students stay on track and complete their educational goals more efficiently.
If your campus does not offer a course that you need, it is possible to find the course through CVC.
*Please check in with your counselor to make sure CVC courses are right for you before enrolling.
College Source Online (CSO) - Criteria Search
CollegeSource® Online is free database of 62,843 digital college catalogs, institution profiles, transcript keys, and other critical resources using our various search tools.
As a San Diego City College student you may enroll in a course at CSUSM, SDSU, UCSD through the Cross Enrollment Program.
While many students benefit from this program, we recommend that you speak with your counselor before enrolling to understand how cross-enrollment may affect your future enrollment at a four-year university.
Find out more about each program below:
(Courtesy of MiraCosta College Transfer Center)
Cal-GETC (For students entering Fall 2025 or later)
Can be used by students with catalog rights beginning Fall 2025 for transfer to CSU, UC and many private colleges & universities.
CSU General Education Breadth (CSUGE)
Can be used by students with catalog rights prior to Fall 2025.
Often used by students who want to transfer to the CSU. Check with your counselor on which pattern is right for you.
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Can be used by students with catalog rights prior to Fall 2025.
Often used by students who want to transfer to both the CSU and UC. May also be used by students who want to transfer to other universities. Check with your counselor on which pattern is right for you.
Download a free GPA calculator to know your transferrable GPA.
Health, Medicine and Nursing Resources
- California Medicine Scholars Program (pre-med program offering mentorship & guidance for community college students)
- PreMedCC offers virtual workshops and mentorship for pre-med students in community college. Programming is by pre-med students for pre-med students. Workshops year-round!
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Association of Colleges of Nurses
- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- American Optometric Association
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Association of American Medical Colleges
- California Board of Registered Nursing
ICanGoToCollege.com is a comprehensive resource for exploring educational opportunities within the California Community Colleges system.
Students can use the website to:
- Explore Colleges & Programs: Find information on all 116 California Community Colleges and the majors they offer.
- Research Transfer Pathways: Learn about guaranteed admission programs, university partnerships, CSU/UC transfer options, and pathways to HBCU's!
- Discover Career Paths: Match educational programs with career goals.
- Understand Financial Aid: Get details on grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities to support your education.
Visit ICanGoToCollege.com for support in planning your transfer journey!
Explore bachelor and master's degree programs that can be completed hybrid or entirely online.
Explore programs now!
Connect to information about private colleges and universities and out of state college resources.
See what majors are available for transfer at California public institutions of higher education! This is a tool for exploration - Please see a counselor at your community college for academic and educational planning. Created in partnership with ASSIST.
See how classes completed outside of the California Community College system may transfer to SDSU and other schools.
Download your free copy of the e-book First Gen Transfer written by Transfer Counselor Lezra Chenportillo!
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI)
Resources
More than 200 institutions across the country are classified as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), a federal recognition for colleges committed to supporting AAPI and low-income students. San Diego City College is proud to be designated as an AANAPISI.
AANAPISI programs focus on increasing access, retention, and success for these student communities.
Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships
UC Native American Opportunity Plan (see University of California (UC) AANAPISI Intiative
As of 2024, all nine UC undergraduate campuses are currently Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions: UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara and UC Santa Cruz.
The University of California’s Native American Opportunity Plan covers systemwide tuition and fees for California residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Native American, American Indian, and Alaska Native tribes. The program applies to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Resources
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is a national educational association that represents colleges and universities committed to Hispanic Higher education success in the United States (including Puerto Rico), Latin America, and Spain. HACU has 193 member Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) located in 11 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. To be considered a Hispanic Serving Institution, the Hispanic enrollment at a college or university must be at least 25 percent of the total student enrollment.
California is home to 54 Hispanic-Serving Institutions, including San Diego City College. See www.hacu.net for details.
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) Resources
CCC Guaranteed Admission with HBCUs
The objective of the California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Program is the development of transfer pathways that will facilitate a smooth transition for students from all of the California Community Colleges to partnered HBCUs. These pathways will simplify the transfer process and reduce students’ need to take unnecessary courses, thereby shortening the time to degree completion and saving student costs.
To start your journey with HBCU partner college, we recommend that you submit a contact form so that the CCC to HBCU Project Team can ensure you're supported throughout the process.
To apply to an HBCU Partner School, meet with your counselor to obtain the application fee waiver code and submit your application via the Black Common App.
The Hoffman Agency HBCU Scholarship accepts applications from California community college students who plan to study communications at an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).
The scholarship covers tuition and fees for the recipient’s junior and senior years at an HBCU. The Hoffman Agency | HBCU Scholarship.
Tribal Colleges & Universities Resources
There are 35 federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities in the United States. Located mainly in the Midwest and Southwest, Tribal Colleges and Universities service approximately 30,000 full- and part-time students. They offer two-year associate degrees in over 200 disciplines with some providing a bachelor’s and master’s degree. They also offer 200 vocational certificate programs. See www.aihec.org for details.
Ready to Apply to Transfer?
Submit your application during the priority filing period for consideration for admission.
California State University University of California Common Application HBCU Black Common Application
Transfer Resources for Counselors
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer
(AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar
major at a CSU campus. Each AA-T or AS-T is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AA-T or AS-T will be required
to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree in that
major.
Students can use this search to find a community college that has an AA-T or AS-T program they're interested in.
This site displays the current similar match information from each of the 22 CSU campuses. The information above is intended to be a resource for counselors, articulation officers and other staff from educational institutions.
CASPER provides detailed admission, enrollment, and orientation information for all 22 CSU campuses. For the latest updates, visit individual campus websites.
Cal-GETC (For students entering Fall 2025 or later)
For students with catalog rights of 2025-2026 or later.
Students with prior catalog rights may opt to use this pattern.
CSU General Education Breadth (CSUGE)
Can be used by students with catalog rights prior to Fall 2025.
Often used by students who want to transfer to the CSU. Check with your counselor on which pattern is right for you.
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Can be used by students with catalog rights prior to Fall 2025.
Often used by students who want to transfer to both the CSU and UC. May also be used by students who want to transfer to other universities. Check with your counselor on which pattern is right for you.
Download the UC Quick Reference Guide
Policies may change throughout the year. Find updates on UC Admissions here.
Each UC campus, program, and major has different rules and requirements for governing Cal-GETC and IGETC.
Explore Guidance by UC Campus & Major.
The links below contains information on screening majors/majors that enforce pre-requisites wherever possible.
It is best to use this information in collaboration with ASSIST and the respective
department websites.