The document provides information for students attending a transfer advisement session at Victor Valley College. It discusses options for transferring to a 4-year university, including earning an Associate's degree. It outlines the requirements and pathways for transferring to the California State University (CSU) system, University of California (UC) system, and private universities. The document also addresses interpreting assessment test results, educational planning, class scheduling, and general requirements for transferring with an emphasis on completing general education and major preparation courses.
3. Transfer to a 4-year university to earn a
Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree (B.A./B.S.)
Earn an Associate of Science/Arts Degree
(A.S./A.A.)
Complete a VVC Issued Certificate
Take classes for personal interest/growth
4. Part 1: Preparation for transfer to
• California State University
(CSU)
• University of California
(UC)
• Private Universities
6. Quiz at end of Part 2 of this presentation
You must have your VVC ID# and password
Quiz will cover material in Parts 1 & 2
7. Systems of Higher Education
◦ California State University (CSU)
◦ University of California (UC)
◦ Independent/Private/Out-of-State Universities
What if I Am Undecided?
11. CSU General Education (GE) Advising
Worksheet
There are 5 areas of General Education that you
need to complete in order to be CSU GE
(General Education) certified. This will
represent about 40 or more units of
coursework.
12. The Student Transfer Achievement Reform
Act (Senate Bill 1440)
◦ Earn an Associate Degree for transfer to the
California State University
◦ Guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not a
particular campus or major
Complete the following
◦ CSU-GE or IGETC
◦ A minimum of 60 CSU transferable units
◦ A minimum CSU transferable GPA of 2.0
13.
14. CSU San Bernardino
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
CSU Fullerton
Other CSU's
CSU MENTOR
15. UC System Overview
Transfer Preparation
◦ IGETC Advising Sheet
◦ Major Preparation
16.
17. IGETC
◦ For UC and/or CSU
◦ Six Areas (36+ units)
◦ U.S History, U.S. Constitution and American Ideals
requirement is highly recommended (CSU)
◦ No “D” grades
◦ Subject to change from year to year. Always check
with your counselor for the latest information.
20. UC Irvine
UCLA
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UC Admissions
21. Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities
Transfer Preparation
◦ Follow campus specific GE patterns
◦ Follow IGETC
◦ See a counselor
Links to local schools
◦ University of Redlands
◦ Azusa Pacific University
◦ University of LaVerne
22. Follow the IGETC pattern
Do some research
◦ www.cacareercafe.com
◦ www.californiacolleges.edu
◦ www.assist.org
Enroll in “Guid 100:Career and Life Planning”
See a counselor
23. Congratulations! You have completed part
one of the online advisement. You are now
ready to start part two. In part two, you will
learn how to make your class schedule. You
may watch part one again at any time in the
future.
25. What is the purpose of these tests?
Clearing pre-requisites
by other means
26. Individual Score Report
Student Name Student ID Major Name
Date of Birth Date of Testing Site Name
Message from the Institution
Congratulations! Your course placements are displayed below. You have completed an important
step in the Victor Valley College Matriculation process. Other steps include a meeting with a
counselor and an orientation session. Please see the counseling department for more
information. Congratulations!
Test Results
Test Name Score
Reading Comprehension
Sentence Skills
Arithmetic
Elementary Algebra
Course Placements
27. Pre-College Level
Basic Skills / Math 6
Math 10 Basic Math Skills
Math 12 Pre-Algebra
Math 50 Elementary Algebra
Associate Degree Level (required for graduation)
Math 90 Intermediate Algebra
Transfer Level
Math 104 Trigonometry
Math 105 College Algebra
Math 120 Statistics
Math 132 The Ideas of Math
Math 226 Calculus
28. Pre-College Level
Basic Skills
English 6 Basic Reading & Writing
English 8 Reading Improvement
English 65 College Grammar
English 50 English Fundamentals
English 59 Effective Reading
College Level (Engl 101 required for graduation and transfer)
English 101 English Composition & Reading
English 149 Critical Reading & College Study Skills
29. Summary
◦ Register for appropriate Math or English courses
◦ If you have questions about your test results please
contact the Assessment Center at (760) 245-4271
x2367 or email Lilia.Garcia@vvc.edu
30. Requirements by Course Categories
◦ Total 60 transferrable units
General Education
Major Preparation
Electives
31. Follow CSU GE for CSU’s
Follow IGETC for …
◦ UC Schools
◦ Some independent & out-of-state
universities (Most have unique
requirements)
◦ If you are preparing for UC and CSU transfer
◦ If you are undecided
32. 1. Complete English 101 early
2. Complete Critical Thinking Course
Take ENGL 104, PHIL/RLST 207 for IGETC
Take Critical Thinking course for CSU GE
33. 3. Complete a Communications Course for
the CSU System.
4. Complete Math Course(s) required for GE
and/or major preparation as soon as
possible.
34. For majors in CSU’s or UC’s – go to
www.assist.org
For majors in out-of-state or independent
universities, look up information in catalogs,
on the internet, or contact each school
directly.
See a counselor or visit the University
Transfer Center if you’re undecided.
35. Low unit majors (3-18 units)
◦ Sociology, History, Criminal Justice, etc.
High Unit Majors (19 + units)
◦ Science, Engineering, Math, Computer Science,
Business Administration
Overlapping GE units with Major Preparation
36. Choose electives to reach the minimum
transfer requirement of 60 units
Review the schedule or college catalog to
determine the transferability of electives
Example description from VVC Schedule
This indicates transferability to both CSU and UC.
37. Must complete
◦ 60 transferable units
◦ Complete all general education for transfer
◦ Complete all major preparation requirements
◦ Complete electives as necessary
Meet GPA requirement for major
Earning an A.A./A.S. degree is not necessarily
a transfer requirement.
If you are interested in earning an A.A./A.S.
degree before you transfer, consult with a
counselor.
38. Consider the Following:
Time commitment
◦ Full time/Part time status
◦ Work load
◦ Outside commitments
Financial Aid
Assessment Results (English & math)
Pay attention to important dates listed in the
schedule.
39. Balance work & school
◦ Working 0-10 hours, recommend 15-17 units
◦ Working 10-20 hours, recommend 12-15 units
◦ Working 20-30 hours, recommend 6-12 units
◦ Working 30-40 hours, recommend 1-6 units
1 unit of lecture = 3 hours per week
12 units = 36 hours
40. Full-Time Student
12 units or more
Financial aid award will
be greater
Achieve educational goal
faster
Obligations outside of
school are minimal
Greater opportunity to
take advantage of
campus resources
Part-Time Student
Less than 12 units
Financial aid award will
be less
Achieve educational goal
in smaller steps
Obligations outside of
school have higher
priority
Fewer opportunities to
take advantage of
campus resources
41. Math and English courses
Guidance 100: Career & Life Planning
Courses for General Education
Courses for Major Preparation
42. Puente Project
Honors Program
Extended Opportunity Program and Services
(EOPS)
43. Make an appointment with a counselor once
you have started the semester.
The best time of year to make an appointment
is during the fall in the months of September
and October, and in the spring during the
months of March and April. Please click here
to schedule an in-person appointment.
44. 1. Follow this link to take and pass a quiz on
this advisement information to move
forward in the matriculation process.
2. Enroll in classes on your designated day.