Transfer Basics

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  • To be eligible for transfer to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus, students must have certain general ed courses, 60 transferable units, and any required major prep coursework, as outlined on assist.org

For more information about each system, click the following links:

CSU 

UC

Being a transfer student means that you are beginning your bachelor's degree right here at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Here is some helpful information about how it works:

1. Transfer 101: The Transfer Center offers a Transfer 101 workshop that covers the A to Z of the transfer process. You should attend this workshop before meeting with a counselor because it will help you develop questions. Click here for our calendar of in-person workshops or view the workshop online here.

2. COUN 80: SRJC offers a course to help students understand the transfer process. Read about it here

3. Major Preparation: Learn all about preparing for your major here.  

3. General Education: Our General Education page has details on education patterns for transfer students. Review the information and make an appointment with a counselor to finalize your education plan as soon as possible.

4. Articulation: Articulation is the process that ensures the classes you take at Santa Rosa Junior College will be credited toward your bachelor's degree requirements when you enter a university.  Here are more details about articulation.

5. Grades: Your overall academic performance, as measured by your grade point average (GPA), is another factor in being admitted to a university and earning your degree. There are minimum GPAs set for transfer students that vary slightly by system or institution. Here's a breakdown of how to calculate your transferrable GPA.