Transfer Advising & Counseling

Sometimes you just have a quick question about a course, transfer pathways, the application, an email, or even trying to understand your Student Educational Plan (SEP). An Educational Resource Advisor can help with many transfer-related services. Explore the Academic Counseling and Career Development Center for more information. Online and In-person options are available.

Phone: (951) 372-7101
Email the Transfer Center: Send Email

General Transfer Requirements

For students who would like to transfer to a campus in either the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system, they will need to complete major preparation courses, general education requirements (such as Cal-GETC), and have at least 60 transferable units. Some of the UC campuses do not accept or recommend Cal-GETC for certain majors.  See a counselor for more details.

For students transferring to a UC - The UC system recommends that transfer students following Cal-GETC also complete the optional Language Other Than English (LOTE) certification if transferring to a UC campus that accepts it.  Please see the following campus-specific guidance for the LOTE graduation requirement at each of the UC campuses and whether they will accept the optional Cal-GETC LOTE certification. 

Note: For any new student who begins at a California Community College in Fall 2025 or beyond, Cal-GETC is the singular general education pattern for transfer to a CSU or UC.  Students with continuous enrollment prior to 25-26, who already completed the CSU GE or IGETC pattern prior to Fall 25, or who previously completed an ADT may be eligible for CSU GE or IGETC certification.  Students should meet with a counselor for more information.

Transfer Workshops

Our workshops will provide you a full understanding of various transfer topics. From the basics of transfer, to guaranteed transfer pathways, we have a workshop for you. View our Calendar for Workshop dates and times.

During application season, we have workshops designed to walk you through each of the transfer applications and understand your responsibilities as an applicant. Know how to complete each section so that you can submit your application with confidence. View our Calendar for dates and times.

CSU Coupon & UC Voucher Application

COUPONS AND VOUCHERS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN FALL 2026

Students may receive a CSU Coupon based on the following criteria:

1. Availability is first-come, first-served (while supplies last).
2. Norco College must be the student’s designated home college.
3. Students must have attended Norco College for at least two semesters.
4. Must not have received a CSU Coupon or UC Voucher from another program on campus.

• CSU Coupon Form (CSU Coupon Forms have reached capacity are no longer available for this semester.)
• UC Voucher Form (UC Voucher Forms have reached capacity are no longer available for this semester.)

Campus Tours

Throughout the year we have the opportunity to take students to various campuses. This is a great time explore future universities to see if it is the right fit for you. View our Calendar for event dates and times.

Spring 2026 Scheduled Tour Dates:

Cal Poly Pomona - March 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Cal State Fullerton - April 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm

UC Riverside - May 22, 9:00am - 2:00pm

UC Irvine - TBA

 

Transfer Links

• ASSIST.org
• Cal-GETC (CSU/UC General Education)
• CSU Application Dates & Deadlines
• Cal State Apply
• Cal State Apply 2027-28 Application Redesign Demo
• CSU Coupon Form
• CSU Transfer Planner Account
• CSUSB Application Workshop Recording
• Transfer Success Pathway (see Transfer Success Pathway Deadline Dates below)
• Associate Degree for Transfer
• UC Dates & Deadlines
• UC Apply
• UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP)
• UC PIQ Guide (English)
• UC PIQ Guide (Spanish)
• Private & Out of State Universities
• Understanding the Personal Insight Questions as a Transfer Applicant

Transfer Videos

Understanding the Personal Insight Questions as a Transfer Applicant

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Cal State Apply 2027-28 - Application Redesign Demo

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UCLA Transfer Admission

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Enrolling in a Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) Agreement

If you're eligible for the Transfer Success Pathway (TSP), then you can use CSU Transfer Planner to search for TSP-eligible programs and enroll in a TSP agreement with them. Remember that you can enroll in only one TSP-eligible program.

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Cal Poly Admissions - Cal State Apply Playlist

Cal Poly Admissions has provided 25 videos of Tricks and Tips on how to fill out your application on Cal State Apply.  You can view each video individually or play all the videos in the playlist at once.

View the Cal Poly Admissions - Cal State Apply Playlist

 

University Contact Information

University representatives from Cal States, UC's, and Private universities visit the transfer center to meet with you. This is the your opportunity to learn about requirements, campus resources, and how to be a competitive applicant. View our Calendar for dates and times.

California State Universities

 

California State University Customer Service

(857) 304-2087 | Email Cal State Apply Customer Service from Liaison International | Visit the Cal State Apply Applicant Help Center online

 

Bakersfield	Channel Islands
Admissions Office Management Student Services Building, 47SA 900, Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311 - 1022 (661) 654-3036 | Email the CSU Bakersfield Admissions Office	Admissions Office 1 University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 437-8520 | Email the CSU Channel Islands Admissions Office Appointment Link: Schedule an Appointment with an Advisor
Transfer Center Email the CSU Bakersfield Transfer Center | (661) 654-3278 Transfer Evaluation Specialist | (661) 654-3036 or via email at Email CSU Bakersfield Transfer Evaluation Specialist.	Representative Zaira Juarez, Transfer Admissions Counselor (805) 437-3928 | Email Zaira Juarez Schedule a quick meeting

 

Chico	Dominguez Hills
Admissions Office Student Services Center 130 400 West First Street, Chico, CA 95929-0722 (530) 898-6322 | Email the CSU Chico Admissions Office	Admissions Office 100 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747 (310) 243-3645 | Email the CSU Dominguez Hills Admissions Office Explore CSU Dominguez Hills website
Directory of Academic Advising Pablo Soto (530) 898-5712 | Email Pablo Soto	Undergrad. Admission & Recruitment Representatives Ramon Torres (310) 243-3109 | Email Ramon Torres Paola Perez (310) 243-2044 | Email Paola Perez

 

East Bay	Fresno
Admissions Office 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94542 (510) 885-3500 | Email the CSU East Bay Admissions Office	Admissions Office 5241 N. Maple Avenue, Fresno, CA 93740 (559) 278-2261 | Email the CSU Fresno Admissions Office
CSU East Bay’s One-Stop (Perry’s Nest) (510) 885-2556 Admission Inquiry for Transfers (510) 885-3500 | Email the CSU East Bay Transfer Admissions Office	Representative Request a Fresno State University Future Student Appointment Call to schedule an appointment: (559) 278-2048

 

Fullerton	Humboldt*
Admissions Office Langsdorf Hall, 800 State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831 (657) 278-3100 | Email the CSU Fullerton Admissions Office	Admissions Office 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 826-4402 | (866) 850-9556 | Email the CSU Poly Humboldt Admissions Office
Representative Nate Valle-Umagat (657) 278-4179 | Email Nate Valle-Umagat Appointment Link: Schedule an Appointment with Nate Valle-Umagat	Representative Jizelle Morando, Admissions Counselor Email Jizelle Morando

 

Long Beach	Los Angeles
Admissions Office 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Brotman Hall 123 Long Beach, CA 90840 (562) 985-5471 | Email the CSU Long Beach Admissions Office   Lizbeth M Serna Associate Director of Outreach (562) 985-5877	Admissions Office 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032 (323) 343-3901 | Email the CSU Los Angeles Admissions Office
Representative Admission 1-on-1 Appointment Link Outreach (562) 985-5358 | Email the CSU Long Beach Outreach Department	Representative Pre-Admission Advisement Link   Ana Zambrano (323) 343-3901 | Email Ana Zambrano

 

Maritime	Monterey Bay
Admissions Office 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590	Admissions Office 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955- 8001 (831) 582-3000 | Email the CSU Monterey Bay Admissions Office
Representative N/A	Representative Matt Daines, Transfer Evaluator Email Matt Daines | (831) 582-3582 Schedule a Meeting with Matt Daines

  

Northridge	Pomona*
Admissions Office California State University, Northridge (CSUN) 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8207 (818) 677-3700 | Email the CSU Northridge Admissions Office	Admissions Office 3801 W Temple Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 (909) 869-3210 | Email the Cal Poly Pomona Admissions Office
Representative Tiana Mason, Preadmissions Counselor Email Tiana Mason   Edgar Meneses, Preadmission Counselor Email Edgar Meneses	Representative Eli Salgado, Outreach Counselor (909) 869-3152 | Email Eli Salgado

 

Sacramento	San Bernardino
Admissions Office 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819 (916) 278-1000 | Email the CSU Sacramento Admissions Office	Admissions Office 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407 (909) 537-5188 | Email the CSU San Bernardino Admissions Office
Representative Matt Balli, Admissions Representative Email Matt Balli | Email the CSU Transfer Resource Center	Representative Nicholas Clements, Admissions Counselor Office: (909) 537-5188 | Direct: (909) 537-3189 Email Nicholas Clements   Kristy Robles, Outreach & Recruiter Email Kristy Robles Connect with an Outreach Counselor

 

San Diego	San Francisco
Admissions Office 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-7455 (619) 594- 6336 | Email the CSU San Diego Admissions Office	Admissions Office 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 338-6486 | Email the CSU San Francisco Admissions Office
Representative Julie Alayza: Email Julie Alayza   Lindsey Loeber: Email Lindsey Loeber   Meet with an Admissions Counselor	Representative Caroline Fernandez (She/Her/Hers), Recruiter Specialist (415) 338-7263 | Email Caroline Fernandez   Schedule a Meeting with Caroline Fernandez

  

San Jose	San Luis Obispo*
Admissions Office One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0016 (408) 283-7500 | Email the CSU San Jose Admissions Office	Admissions Office Text: (805) 439-9500 | Call: (805) 756-2311 Email the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Admissions Office
Student Outreach and Recruitment Pre-Admission Counseling Link	Representative N/A

 

San Marcos	Sonoma
Admissions Office 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92096 (760) 750-4848 | Email the CSU San Marcos Admissions Office	Admissions Office 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Email the CSU Sonoma Admissions Office
Recruitment and Outreach Office Emily Esquivel, Recruitment & Outreach Officer (760) 750-8211 | Email Emily Esquivel Rosa Barr-Williams, Recruitment & Outreach Officer (760) 750-4836 | Email Rosa Barr-Williams	Representative Kyle Williams, Outreach and Recruitment Counselor (707) 664-2108 | Email Kyle Williams Book with Kyle Williams

 

Stanislaus	Office of the Chancellor
Admissions Office Services One University Circle, Turlock, California 95382 (209) 667-3070 | Email the CSU Stanislaus Admissions Office	Admissions Office 401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 951-4000
Representative Vanessa Alvarez, Transfer Admission Counselor Email Vanessa Alvarez   Advising Appointment	CSU Application Dates & Deadline Link

 

Universities of California (UC)

 

University of California Customer Service

(800) 207-1710 | Email University of California Customer Service

 

Berkeley	Davis
Admissions Office University of California, Berkeley, 110 Sproul Hall #5800 Berkeley, CA 94720-5800 (510) 642-3175	Admissions Office Undergraduate Admissions, University of California, Davis One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-8507 (530) 752-2971
Representative: Ebelio Mondragon, Admissions Officer Email Ebelio Mondragon	Representative Thai Vue, Recruitment Director Email Thai Vue UC Davis Transfer Advising appointment link

 

Irvine	Los Angeles
Admissions Office 19182 Jamboree Road Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 824-6703 | Email the UC Irvine Admissions Office	Admissions Office 1147 Murphy Hall, Box 951436, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1436 | (310) 825-3101 Inquiry Form: Submit an Inquiry Form to the UCLA Admissions Office
Representative Norma Peniche Email Norma Peniche UCI Undergraduate Admissions Inquiry Form	Representative Sabrina Nuno, Admissions Representative Email Sabrina Nuno

 

Merced	Riverside
Admissions Office 5200 N. Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343 (209) 228-7178 | admissions@ucmerced.edu Request Information from UC Merced	Admissions Office 900 University Ave., 3106 Student Services Building, Riverside, CA 92521 (951) 827-3411 | Request Information from UC Riverside
Representative Juan Carlos Lopez, Admissions Advisor (209)382-4045 Email Juan Carlos Lopez UC Merced Transfer Appointment Link	Representative Facia Strong, Admissions Specialist (951) 827-3411 | Email Facia Strong Facia Strong Events Calendar

 

San Diego	San Francisco
Admissions Office 9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code: 0021, La Jolla, CA 92093- 0021 (858) 534-4831 | Request information from UC San Diego	Admissions Office Lone Mountain Main 251, 2800 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 422-6563 | Email the UC San Francisco Admissions Office
Representative N/A| Student TIP: Create a UC TAP Account to connect to a UCSD rep.	Representative Info by Major https://www.ucsf.edu/education/admissions

 

Santa Barbara	Santa Cruz
Admissions Office 1210 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2014 (805) 893-2881	Admissions Office UC Santa Cruz, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064 (530) 754-4950 | Request information from the UC Santa Cruz Undergraduate Admissions website.
Representative Luis Rodriguez-Martinez, Transfer Admissions Counselor 805-893-3493 | Email Luis Rodriguez-Martinez Schedule a Transfer Appointment	Representative Cheryl Tettelbach cdtettel@ucsc.edu Book Appointment Link

 

Private & Out of State Universities

 

Arizona State	Azusa Pacific University
Admissions Office Help Desk (855) 278-5080 | Enrollment (866) 277-6589 enrollmentonline@asu.edu | transfer.asu.edu	Admissions Office 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 812-3016 | admissions@apu.edu
Representative Ryan Gonzalez, Coordinator, Transfer Recruitment 602-543-4014 | ryangonzalez@asu.edu   Mikaili Gustafson, Coordinator, Transfer Recruitment 602-543-8923 | Email Mikaili Gustafson	Representative Marixa Guerrero, Transfer Admissions Representative (626) 691-3455 | Email Marixa Guerrero Make an Appointment with Marixa Guerrero   Aaron Paek, Transfer Admissions Representative (626) 691-3606 | Email Aaron Paek Make an Appointment with Aaron Paek

 

California Baptist University	La Sierra University
Admissions Office 8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504 (951) 343-4212 | Email the Cal Baptist University Admissions Office	Admissions Office 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside CA 92505 1(800)-874-5587 | Email the La Sierra University Admissions Office
Representative Shyne Farley, Transfer Admissions Counselor (951) 343-4872 | Email Shyne Farley   Online Programs Representative Brandon Wittman, Assistant Director of Online Recruiting (951) 343-3911 | Email Brandon Wittman	Representative Ashley Vallin, Senior Enrollment Specialist Book an appointment with Ashley Vallin

 

Loma Linda University	University of San Diego
Admissions Office Loma Linda, CA 92350 (909) 558-1000 | Email the Loma Linda University Admissions Office	Admissions Office Manchester Hall 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 260-4506 | Email the University of San Diego Admissions Office
Representative N/A Note: contact specific program	Representative Scott Yahner, Assistant Director for Transfer Admission Email Scott Yahner

 

University of Southern California	Southern California University of Health Science
Admissions Office (213) 740-1111	Admissions Office 16200 Amber Valley Dr., Whittier, CA 90604 (562) 475-4604 | Email the Southern California University of Health Science Admissions Office
Representative Pablo Cruz (213) 821-8028 | Email Pablo Cruz	Representative N/A

  

University of Redlands	Chapman University
Admissions Office 1200 East Colton Ave, P.O. Box 3080, Redlands, CA 92373 (909) 748-8155 | Request information from the University of Redlands Admissions Office website.	Office of Admission One University Drive Orange, CA 92866
Representative Duhita Gondhalekar, Transfer Admissions Counselor (909) 748-8806 |duhita_gondhalekar@redlands.edu Book an Appointment with Duhita Gondhalekar	Contact Call (714) 997-6711, Text (714) 627-4402 | Email the Chapman University Transfer Center
University of La Verne	Pepperdine University
Admissions Office 1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750 (909) 593-3511	Office of Admission One University Drive Orange, CA 92866
Representative Cynthia Moreno, ROC Admissions Counselor (909) 448-4531 | Email Cynthia Moreno	Representative Michael Rodriguez, Admission Counselor (310) 506-4392 | Email Michael Rodriguez

 

 Last Updated 1/27/2026

 

Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

Six of the nine UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community colleges students:

Participating TAG Campuses:

• Davis
• Irvine
• Merced
• Riverside
• Santa Barbara
• Santa Cruz

Interested students must meet campus-specific requirements to qualify for a TAG. By participating in a TAG program, students can ensure their admission to a specific UC campus.

Before you apply, figure out where you want to go. Check out the TAG matrix for a full list of the campuses in the program, and their individual requirements.

Learn more about TAG

Key dates and deadlines

May 1–31:  Submit your TAG for winter/spring term

July 1–30: Submit your winter/spring application for select campuses

Sept. 1– 30: Submit your TAG for fall term 

Oct. 1– December 1 (for fall 2026 applicants): Submit your UC application for undergraduate admission. 

Transfer Success Pathway (TSP)

The Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) program is designed to increase access to any of the CSU’s 22 universities. If academic, financial or personal hardships prevented you from attending the CSU in the past, this program could help you earn your degree at the CSU.

You are eligible for the TSP program if you are enrolling in a California Community College and have not earned any college credit since completing high school or earning a GED.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a TSP agreement?

It is an agreement between a student and a specific California State University that guarantees admission into the selected CSU and program as long as the student meets all admission requirements within three years.

Can I submit more than one TSP agreement?

No, students can have only one agreement with a CSU and one major.

Can I switch my TSP agreement to another degree program and/or CSU?

If the agreement cycle has closed, students are generally not allowed to switch degree programs and/or CSU, but we encourage students to reach out to the campus with which they have a TSP agreement. If it is during the agreement cycle, students can request to be released and then sign another agreement with a participating campus/program.

Can I end my TSP agreement?

Students enrolled in a TSP agreement can request, via the Transfer Planner, to be released from an agreement.

How do I know when my TSP agreement has been accepted?

Students’ agreements are sent to the campus for review. Once the campus determines that a student is eligible, they will send a follow-up email.

What does dual admission mean?

Dual admission is a formal agreement between one of the 22 California State Universities and a California Community College that allows students to be conditionally admitted to both institutions at the same time. Through this program, students receive academic advising and support services to help them prepare for transfer. Once they complete the required coursework at the community college and meet the established Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) criteria, they can seamlessly transfer to the university to complete their bachelor’s degree.

Am I allowed to attend a different community college than what is listed in my TSP agreement?

Yes, students can attend a different community college and can even attend multiple community colleges. Students can add colleges attending via the Transfer Planner at any point in time.

If I don't submit a TSP agreement right after high school graduation, can I submit one later?

If a student hasn't earned any college credit after high school graduation (the summer immediately following graduation excluded), they would be eligible to sign a TSP agreement in the next enrollment cycle.

When will I know about my guaranteed admission?

Students who entered into a TSP agreement still will need to submit an application via Cal State Apply when they are ready to transfer. Once the university receives the student’s application, during its admissions cycle, the student will receive an acceptance letter.

What is the difference between the Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) program and Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT)?

ADTs provide priority admission consideration and guarantee graduation with 60 units in the CSU degree program (major) similar to the ADT earned at a California Community College. A TSP agreement guarantees admission provided the student meets the requirements of the TSP agreement with a CSU.

Do all 22 universities of the CSU participate in TSP?

Yes, but each university determines which programs are eligible for a TSP agreement. Nursing or programs that require a portfolio or audition may not eligible for a TSP agreement.

I completed dual enrollment courses in high school. Am I still eligible?

Yes, students can attend a different community college and can even attend multiple community colleges. Students can add colleges attending via the Transfer Planner at any point in time.

Are international students eligible for TSP?

Yes, as long as they attend a California Community College after high school.

Enrolling in a TSP Agreement

If you're eligible for the Transfer Success Pathway (TSP), then you can use CSU Transfer Planner to search for TSP-eligible programs and enroll in a TSP agreement with them. Remember that you can enroll in only one TSP-eligible program.

Transfer Success Pathway Deadline Dates

Enter an agreement between August 1 - October 31.

Note: Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State San Bernardino extended the deadline to November 30.