Tips for successful transfer to the university

During the last couple of days of the CSU and UC fall 2011 priority application period, a few students always come in to the University Transfer Center lamenting that no one ever told them they had to apply by November 30th.
In troubled times, when California higher education opportunities are limited because of budget cuts to higher education, it is essential students take the following steps:
* Identify a transfer goal (major and transfer institution)
* Seek assistance in developing an educational plan and deadline
* Keep informed regarding transfer requirements and application deadlines
* Apply early and to at least two or more transfer institutions
The University Transfer Center provides small group, hands-on Transfer-Ready? workshops three times a week during the fall and spring semesters. (www.grossmont.edu/transfercenter has the dates and times.)
The workshop includes topics listed below:
*How to identify your transfer priorities
*How to research transfer options
*How to choose a major and transfer as soon as possible
*How to develop a semester plan and set a transfer deadline

Last day to apply to a CSU or UC campus!!

The priority application period for fall 2011 admission to a California public university has almost ended. Tonight, at 11:59pm, there will be students online hoping to hit the submit button before the application sites shut down for what will likely be a year.

If you're reading this post after the deadline has expired, consider this a cautionary tale and plan ahead for the application period next year between October 1-November 30, 2011 for California State University campuses and November 1-30, 2011 for University of California campuses.

The following steps will increase your likelihood of being admitted to a CSU or UC campus in fall 2012:
1. Meet with a counselor to discuss your transfer plans and/or attend a "Transfer Ready" workshop in the University Transfer Center (check www.grossmont.edu/transfercenter for spring 2011 workshop dates)
2. Choose your major and transfer institution in spring 2011 so you can develop an educational plan for completing all transfer requirements by the end of spring 2012
3.Write out a semester by semester plan that includes all the courses and units you need to complete by the end of spring 2012
4. Check the Transfer Center website or Facebook occasionally to make sure you are up to date on the latest transfer information
5. Research and apply to more than one campus so you are more likely to be at the university by fall 2012
6. Attend a CSU or UC application workshop early in the application priority period and submit your application as soon as you get all your questions answered

3 reasons to apply to CSU San Marcos spring 2011

1. You want to stay in San Diego
2. You want to attend a small public university
3. You will not be able to transfer to CSU San Marcos in fall 2011 unless you attend Palomar or Miracosta next semester

CSU San Marcos is open for spring 2011 if you meet the following admission criteria:
You will complete 60+ transferable units, including the "Golden Four" (oral communication, written communication, critical thinking, mathematics) with an overall 2.0 GPA by the end of fall 2010
OR
You will have less than 60 transferable units by the end of fall 2010 and you were CSU eligible from high school.

Apply now at csumentor.edu if you want to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity!!

CSU San Marcos has re-opened for spring 2011!!

Today CSU San Marcos re-opened for spring 2011 to local and non-local area students. The deadline to submit the 2010-2011 application has not been determined, but students should complete the application and send their transcripts as soon as possible.
Lower division students (less than 60 transferable units)and upper division students (more than 60 units) are eligible to apply for spring 2011 admission. Lower division students must be CSU eligible from high school and upper division students must have completed the Golden Four GE requirements with a "C" or higher by the end of fall 2010.
Call the Transfer Center at 619-644-7150, to make an appointment to fill out the CSU Application.

SDSU is wide open for spring 2011--apply NOW!

After a few years of telling students they had one shot at SDSU, and making a mistake on the SDSU Supplemental Application meant waiting another year to re-apply, SDSU opened for spring 2011.
SDSU is still open for spring 2011 and the deadline to apply is November 15th. Here are some things to think about if you are considering applying to SDSU:

◦Reasons for attending SDSU in spring 2011
–You have completed most or all of the lower division requirements in general education and preparation for the major
–You are in a major that requires lower division courses only offered at SDSU
–You do not qualify as a TAG student
–You think you will be happier, more motivated, more focused, etc. at the university
–You will not need to complete the SDSU Supplemental Application

Reasons for not attending SDSU in spring 2011

◦If you will not complete 60 transferable units by the end of fall 2010
–You will pay $1, 655.00 as a part-time student (0 units-6.0 units) and $2, 501.00 to attend full-time