Academic Advising

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 Shortcut:      Transfer Information | Certificate/Associates Degree Requirements

 Transfer Information

Assist.org - provides articulation information on transferring to either a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus. 

Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA) / Transfer Admission Guaranteed (TAG) - guarantee admission to specific schools for students who meet the minimum eligibility.  

GPA Calculator

Sample/Template Appeal Letter for Denied Admissions

California State University (CSU)

CSU GE (California State University General Education) Breadth requirements - students who plan on applying and transferring only to the CSU system should follow this general education pattern.  

Minimum Eligibility for Admissions to the California State University (CSU) - students who are high-unit majors, science, and engineering majors tend to follow this standard.  However, check assist.org website for exceptions.

California State University (CSU) Application - students need to apply between October 1 - November 30 a year prior to transfer for Fall Admission. 

Check to see which CSU campus is still accepting application for each term (Fall, Winter, Spring).

University of California (UC)

IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) - students who plan on attending and applying to the University of California (UC) campus or students who are undecided whether to transfer to CSU or UC should follow this general education pattern. 

Minimum Eligibility for Admissions to the University of California (UC) - students who are high-unit majors, science, and engineering majors tend to follow this standard.  However, check assist.org website for exceptions. 

University of California (UC) Application - students need to apply between November 1-30 a year prior to transfer for Fall admission. 

Personal Statement Information - student applying to the University of California (UC) need to write a personal statement along with their application. 

Check to see which UC campus is still accepting application for each term (Fall, Winter, Spring).

Private Colleges and Universities                 

California Private Colleges - information on private college and universities in California.

Articulation Agreements for Private and Out-of-State Colleges and Universities

Collegesource.org - directory of U.S. colleges and universities, including school websites, college catalogs, etc.

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  Certificate & Associates Degree Programs

De Anza College Certificates & AA/AS Degrees - provides a current list of certificate and degree programs offered at De Anza College, as well as major requirements.

De Anza College General Education Requirements - students must complete general education requirements along with major coursework to earn an associates degree at De Anza College. 

Bay Area Career Guide - connects students to certificate, degree, and vocational programs at other bay area community colleges.