Explore DVC's Transfer FAQ! Find answers, guidance, and resources to help navigate the transfer process to four-year colleges and universities.
Learn all about transfer by utilizing all of the resources on our website and on our Canvas Resource Page, and check out our Transfer Workshops and Events page to learn more about featured transfer topics such as Transfer Planning and Guarantees (TAG), Applying to UC and CSU, Applying to universities on CommonApp, and more!
We encourage all students to connect with university representatives virtually, to find and connect with us on social media, and to subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to not miss important transfer opportunities and updates from transfer universities. To ask us a general question, visit the DVC Transfer Services home page to contact us through the email inquiry form or through our live chat feature and drop-in counseling during open hours.
Answers to Your Transfer Questions
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We help you navigate all resources to browse 4-year universities and find colleges that work for you, like Assist.org, to help you reach your transfer goals after DVC. We can help you with your applications to UC, CSU, Private and Out of State universities and colleges. We also help students with TAG and TAP for UC’s. We also bring university reps here to DVC for you to ask any and all of your transfer questions about each campus.
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While our office helps students transferring from DVC to a university, if you are planning to transfer to DVC with credits from another community college or university, you can find information on how to do by visiting our Admissions and Records page. You can also schedule a meeting with a DVC counselor for a transcript evaluation.
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- DVC transcripts can be ordered from Admissions and Records or from your InSite/WebAdvisor to be sent to your next college or university for review/evaluation. IGETC/CSUGE certifications and AD-T e-verifications are also filed with Admissions and Records. If you are having trouble logging in, contact the IT Help Desk. (Reminder: You do not need to send transcripts, IGETC/CSUGE certifications, or AD-T verifications to the university until the university requests these items from you - see our UC Application Timeline and CSU Application Timeline for guidance on when these items are due.)
- An old class syllabus can be found through the DVC Office of Instruction.
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Students can find out when representatives from universities will be on campus by visiting Transfer Workshops and Events. While some university reps are available for drop-ins, appointments are booked through the Career and Transfer Center at DVC Pleasant Hill. Please book your appointment online or drop by during our office hours.
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For currently enrolled DVC students, you can schedule an appointment with a DVC counselor to map out your DVC transfer educational plan. (For current high school students about to graduate, you are encouraged to enroll in a Counseling 095 course for educational planning assistance with a counselor.) If you have a quick question about transfer requirements, you can ask our drop-in counselors during our open hours.
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To get started on preparing for transfer, start by visiting Transfer Programs.
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Meet with a DVC counselor ASAP to review the TAG requirements for your specific UC campus and major. Also be sure to visit UC Resources for information about transferring to a UC campus.
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First, start and complete your TAP today. You can apply for the Transfer Admission Guarantee from your UC TAP between September 1-30. You can also use your TAP for the UC application, opening on August 1. Just be sure to submit your UC Application between November 1-30. Also be sure to visit UC Resources for information about transferring to a UC campus.
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During your application period, apply at CalStateApply. And for any technical questions, use “Cal State Apply Online Application Instructions for Transfer Admission." And be sure to review our CSU Resources for full details about transferring to a CSU campus.
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If you are interested in transferring universities that are outside of the CSU and UC systems, you'll want to visit each university's website for full details on their transfer admission requirements. In addition, you can review the following pages for more information about articulation agreements and partnerships between DVC and colleges that are outside of the CSU and UC systems:
- Private University Resources
- HBCU Resources
- Out of State University Resources
- Overseas University Resources
If you’d like help researching your options, drop in during our open hours!
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For more information about when to apply, visit Transfer Application Dates and Deadlines.
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We will be hosting a series of application labs and workshops throughout the fall term at different dates and times. To find out more, visit Transfer Workshops and Events. We encourage you to utilize these open lab and workshop events for help, or drop in during our office hours for one-on-one assistance.
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After you apply, make sure to follow up on additional required steps - visit our Canvas Resource page for a complete checklist:
- For UC applicants, check your emails! Also check UC’s timeline of things to do after you’ve applied, including the January update.
- For CSU applicants, check your emails too! CSU campuses will be emailing you now and throughout the spring to request information or with important instructions for your next steps.
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Check our Canvas page for a list of detailed transfer guides and helpful videos about transferring into BSN nursing program.
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Transfer Day is an annual event hosted in October on both the Pleasant Hill and San Ramon campuses. 60-80 different private and public university reps will be at DVC to answer your questions and give advice about their schools and the transfer process.
Transfer Day
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Students with an AA-T or AS-T (also known as an ADT) receive admission priority and are guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system. Students who intend to transfer are advised to refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution and consult a counselor. This degree may not be the best option for students planning to transfer to certain impacted CSU campuses or majors, if they are applying outside of the CSU system, or if they are not planning to transfer. Students with an ADT also have guaranteed admission to private universities with the AICCU as well as with partner Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
To find out more, visit Associate Degrees for Transfer.
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If an articulated list of courses for your transfer major and/or transfer school is not available, take a proactive approach to learning about and planning your required coursework for transfer. Use this helpful articulation how-to guide for help.
In addition, you can review the following pages for more information about articulation agreements and partnerships between DVC and colleges that are outside of the CSU and UC systems:
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Check with a DVC counselor and research CVC Exchange to find similar classes at another community college.