University Transfer Center

• Associate Degree for Transfer
• Workshops
• College Search Resources
• Community College Bachelor Programs
• CSU Requirements/Events
• UC Requirements/Events
• Private & Out of State Universities
• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
• Meet a University Representative
• Events
• Steps After Applying
• Ordering your Official VCCCD Transcript
• Transfer Admissions Guarantee
• Transfer Application Information
• Transfer Statistics
• University Representative Contact Info
• Tell Us Where You're Transferring To
• Transfer Fair - August 28th
• What Can I Do With This Major?

Cal-GETC  (California General Education Transfer Curriculum) This is the new General Education Pattern for students who began attending a California Community College (CCC) Fall 2025 or later, or those who have not maintained catalog rights and are not eligible to use IGETC or CSUGE Breadth.  Students should meet with an academic counselor for additional details.  Cal-GETC will fulfill general education (GE) requirements for the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system and some California private campuses. 

IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) is for students who started at a CCC prior to Fall 2025 and has maintained continuous attendance. This pattern is appropriate for students who intend to transfer to the UC or CSU system. 

CSU GE Breadth is for students who started at a CCC prior to Fall 2025 and is appropriate for students who intend to transfer to a CSU (including Cal Poly’s). 

The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration for admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. With this degree, students may be given a GPA bump when applying to an impacted campus outside the local area or an impacted major that is deemed similar. Once admitted in a deemed similar degree program, students have the opportunity to complete a bachelor's degree within 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at the university.

In order to earn an AA-T/AS-T degree, students must complete:

1. Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University system.
2. The Cal-GETC pattern (effective fall 2025) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements - if eligible through catalog rights with continuous college attendance maintained.
3. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
4. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
5. A grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Students who have completed an AA-T/AS-T will have a strong academic foundation in the field and will be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study at the university. The coursework will satisfy most of the lower-division requirements at many institutions within the California State University system. Students transferring to a UC, private, or out-of-state university should meet with an academic counselor when planning to complete the degree since transfer requirements may be slightly different than those required for the AA-T/AS-T degree.

To review the AA-T or AS-T options that are deemed similar at the CSU, please review the following website: CSU Associate Degree for Transfer Major & Campus Search.

Students enrolling in a California community college this fall could be eligible for a dual admission program to the California State University.

The Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) program is designed to increase access to any of the CSU’s 23 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.

To be eligible for the TSP program, you must meet the following criteria:

• First-time freshman who either:
  • Wasn’t eligible to attend the CSU at the time you graduated from high school; Or
  • Didn’t attend a CSU because of personal or financial reasons.
• ​Graduated high school in 2025 or prior, and did not receive any college credit after high school graduation

Eligible students can apply to the program to:

• Enter into an agreement with the CSU and receive guaranteed admission to the degree program and campus of your choice. Please note:
  • You must meet all TSP requirements within three years.
  • Available degree programs vary by each CSU.
• Receive personalized guidance from CSU representatives to create an educational plan that will help you transfer in three years or less.
• Map out your coursework using the CSU Transfer Planner portal to ensure you’re on track to earning your degree.

Students interested in our Honors Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) at Moorpark College can find information here. Through our Honors Program, Moorpark College students will receive support, preparation, and guidance to become a competitive applicant, as well as Priority admission consideration upon successful completion of the Honors Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) requirements.

A Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) is a program that offers California community college students guaranteed admission to six of the nine University of California (UC) campuses. Students can TAG with the following six UC’s:

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

Eligibility Criteria to Submit a TAG

• Available to any student transferring directly from a California community college, including F1-Visa students.
• You MUST have been enrolled in a California community college during the spring 2025 term. (Some UC's might require)
• If you were previously enrolled at a UC campus during a regular session, you can only TAG to a different UC campus.
• You MUST meet required university-specific TAG criteria at the time of submitting the TAG (Please note: meet with a counselor to see if you’re eligible before submitting a TAG).
• You completed at least 30 semester or 45 quarter UC transferable units from a California community college by the end of summer 2025 (some non-California community college units may/may not be accepted)
• Students must have completed at least one transferable ENGL and MATH course by the end of summer 2025 (individual UC TAG criteria regarding ENGL and MATH completion may vary).

• Students with a bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, and/or professional degree
• Students cannot TAG to a UC campus that they’ve already attended.
• Students concurrently enrolled in high school (please meet with a Foothill college counselor for details)

UC TAG Criteria

• Complete at least 60 UC-transferable semester units by the end of spring prior to fall admission.
• All campuses require 30 UC-transferable units completed by the end of the summer prior to the year you will submit a TAG application.
• You may submit a UC TAG Application to only one of the six participating UC's (Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz).
• TAG applications must be submitted online at UC TAP by September 30. The UC Admission Application must be submitted online by November 30.
• The supplemental criteria for selective majors will vary by UC campus (please check with a counselor).

Please visit Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Info for the TAG Matrix, the online TAG form, and links to the individual UC campus TAG information, ineligible majors, and criteria.

Moorpark College Transfer Scholars Network

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Partnering Four-Year Institutions

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement among WICHE’s 16 members, through which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students. Click here for the full list of participating WUE schools!

Through WUE, eligible students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state, and pay no more than 150 percent of that institution’s resident tuition rate. 

Since full nonresident college-tuition rates may exceed 300 percent of resident rates, WUE increases affordable higher-education choices for students, and minimizes the adverse impacts of student loan debt.
 

Downloadble List of Participating WUE Schools
 

WUE Eligibility ​

Honors Program: 

The Moorpark College Honors Program is an academic program designed to prepare students to transfer to the top colleges and universities of their choice, and to be effective contributing members in our society.  Click here for Honors information

MESA Program: 

The MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) Program is a support community that provides tailored academic assistance and mentorship to students interested in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) majors. Through targeted services, MESA at Moorpark College aims to increase the number of students succeeding in STEM fields and transferring to four-year universities. Click here for MESA information.

Successful completion of an articulated course assures the student and faculty that the student has taken the appropriate course, received the necessary instruction and preparation, and that similar learning outcomes can be assured.  This allows for progression to the next level of instruction at the receiving institution. 

Moorpark College’s articulation agreements with the California State University, University of California, and some California private campuses can be found on the Articulation System Stimulating Inter-Institutional Transfer (ASSIST) website.

ASSIST is an online information system that shows how course credits earned at a California Community College can be applied when transferring to a four-year California university. It is the official repository of articulation for California’s public colleges and universities.

How do I use ASSIST for transfer planning?

ASSIST displays how course credits can be earned and transferred from the California Community Colleges to the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) systems, and some California private campuses.

Find video tutorials on how to use ASSIST at resource.assist.org

Academic Counseling Appointments can only be made 7 days in advance. It is advised to schedule as close to 8:00AM each weekday, for best availability.

For assistance with scheduling an academic counseling appointment, please call 805-378-1428 or schedule an appointment yourself, in Starfish. 

Interested in choosing a transfer university, choosing a major, creating a transfer ed plan and/or checking your transfer status?​ Schedule an appointment with an academic counselor by visiting the center of Fountain Hall, scheduling an appointment in Starfish, or calling 805-378-1428. 

Appointments book quickly.  If the online appointment scheduler doesn’t show any appointments, please try again the next weekday.  The scheduling system only allows you to schedule one week in advance.  One appointment per day please.

Appointment Options:

PHONE appointments: The counselor will call you at your scheduled phone appointment time.

ONLINE/ZOOM appointments: The appointment system will email you a Zoom link, to your my.vcccd.edu email address, when you schedule an online/zoom appointment (sometimes this is the morning of your appointment).  Click that link, to open the Zoom room, a few minutes prior to the time of your appointment.

IN-PERSON Appointments:  On appointment date and time, please check in at the kiosk, located in the center of Fountain Hall. 

1. Prepare for Your Appointment

• Apply to Moorpark College (if necessary)  If you were previously a dual enrollment student, you must reapply as a high school graduate.  If you have not taken courses in our district, for 12 months or longer, you will need to reapply to our college.
• Take English and math assessments (if necessary)
• Watch the Online New Student Orientation (if necessary)
• Bring documents: transcripts, AP and/or IB test scores, and any other records relevant to issues you want to discuss
• Make a list of potential transfer universities and major programs.  It is helpful to have 2-3 in mind.

Each year representatives from four-year colleges and universities from all over the United States visit our campus to recruit MC students. During these visits, university reps are available to meet with you and give you information about their programs, specifics on their admissions process, GPA and course requirements, and tips on what their university is looking for in applicants. You can also ask about housing, parking, food, clubs, class size, etc. Meetings with University Reps are available by appointment only. See our list to discover who is coming and when!

California State University

Attend an online CSU workshop to learn how to navigate the Cal State Apply application for the California State University (CSU and Cal Poly) system. 

California State University (CSU) Transfer Requirements 

With 23 campuses statewide, the California State University system is the nation's largest four-year public university system. 

Interested in creating a transfer plan and/or checking your transfer status?​ Schedule an appointment with an academic counselor by visiting the Counseling Office located in the center of Fountain Hall, scheduling an appointment in Starfish, or calling 805-378-1428. Listed below are resources for more information a​bout transferring t​o a CSU campus. See our WORKSHOPS area for currently schedule dates and times.

Click here to search for degrees offered at CSU campuses. ​​​

​​Click here to apply to CSU ​campuses​

Application Requirements 

To be admitted as an Upper Division Transfer Student (UDT), you must complete the following requirements: 

• a minimum of 60 semester units of transferable coursework;​
• have an overall college GPA of 2.00; your GPA is calculated using all your transfer units attempted
• be in good standing at the last college or university attended (i.e. you are eligible to re-enroll in at your last college or university);
• Have completed 10 courses (30 semester units) of CSU GE courses​​​ with a C- or better, and specifically, your Gold​en Four courses (Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning. ​

There is a single application for all CSU campuses. Visit CSU Apply for the CSU application and select the term you would like to apply for. Generally, applications for Spring transfer is open during the month of August, and applications for Fall transfer open in October. See below for application timelines and resources to assist you with your application. In addition, the University Transfer Center holds in-person application reviews before submitting your application. 

Resources​​

• Application Filing Periods
• Apply to CSU
• Explore Campuses
• Cal-GETC (For students staring in Fall 2025)​​​​​​​
• Transferable Courses (CSU) ​  ​   
• C-ID (Course Identification Numbering System)
• Associate Deg​rees for Transfer 

University of California (UC)

Attend an online University of California (UC) workshop to learn how to navigate the UC Apply application for the University of California system. 

​University of California (UC) Transfer Requirements ​​

There are nine UC campuses that offer both undergraduate and graduate education. One third of UC students are transfers, and California community college transfers are prioritized over other transfers. 

By attending the ​University Transfer Center workshops, we prepare you to successfully apply for a UC of your choice. 

If you have any questions, please be sure to visit the University Transfer Center at 805-378-1536. See our WORKSHOPS area for currently schedule dates and times.

​Click here to apply to UC campuses​
​

UC Application Requirements 

• ​​Complete the 7-course IGETC pattern by the end of the spring term prior to fall enrollment at UC 

  • 2024-2025  IGETC or 2025-26 Cal-GETC - click here to view coursework that will meet these general education requirements. We recommend to meet with a counselor to develop and update your comprehensive educational plan. 

• ​Complete at least 60-semester units of UC-transferable credit. 

• Earn at least a 2.4 GPA in UC-transferable courses (2.8 if you are a non-resident). Keep in mind that some majors require a higher GPA for admission selection. 

• Complete the required/recommended courses needed for your intended​ major with the minimum grades. Visit ASSIST​ to view major preparation coursework expected by each campus. ​

There is a single application for all UC campuses. Click here for ​the UC ​application​ and select the term you would like to apply for. Generally, applications for Spring transfer are open during the month of July, and applications for Fall transfer open in October. ​

Resources​

• UC Transfer Application Guide  

• Transfer Pathways ​​

• UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) – Six of the nine UC campuses offer the TAG program for California community college students who meet specific requirements. By participating in TAG, you may receive early review of your academic records, early admission notification, and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework. Visit the University Transfer Center during September for TAG workshop​s. 

• Transfer Admission Planner / TAG Application​

• Transfer Admissions Requirements​

• Application Filing Period 

• Transferable Courses (UC)​​

• Campus Descriptions 

• 2025-26 Cal-GETC ​​or IGETC for years prior

• Personal Insight Ques​tion Assistance through our Writing Center​

Common Application

Are you planning to transfer to a private or out-of-state college/university?  The Common Application is different from applying​ to a UC or CSU, and has about 900 private and out-of-state university options. Also, when applying to a private or out-of-state university, the minimum requirements to transfer may vary, as some may allow in as little as 30 transferrable units. To confirm the transfer requirements, deadlines, and more, please schedule an appointment with an academic counselor. Attend our online Common App workshop to learn how to complete the Common Application.  See our WORKSHOPS area for currently schedule dates and times.

Additional Common Application Videos:

• "How To Videos" for all sections of the Common Application - Presented by SBCC Transfer Center

Application Requirements 

The transfer process generally requires the following: 

• ​​Complete minimum number of transferable units (each may vary)
• Complete appropriate English and math requirements (if required)
• Complete general education courses (as requested)
• Complete major preparation courses (as requested)
• Have a competitive GPA
• Apply on time!​

​The application process for private and out-of-state universities vary by campus. ​Nearly 900 private schools accept the Common Application, a platform through which applicants can apply to multiple campuses at once. Although multiple campuses may exist on one application, each campus may have different submission deadlines and requirements. For assistance, please consult with the University​ Transfer Center or an admissions representative from your transfer university of interest. ​​​​

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have an excellent academic track record. While only about 17 percent of black undergraduate students attend an HBCU, more than 28 percent of African-Americans who receive a bachelor’s degrees obtain them from an HBCU. HBCU’s are leading institutions in awarding degrees to African-American students ​​in the life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering programs. California community college students who complete certain academic requirements are guaranteed transfer to a participating HBCU thanks to an agreement signed March 17, 2015 between the California Community Colleges and several HBCUs.  

Click here for an Applica​tion Guide​

​​CAL-HBCU Transf​er Grant Program ​

The Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant (Cal-HBCU) Program awards up to $5,000 to participating students who transfer from California Community Colleges to eligible, partnered Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Click here for the list of eligible HBCUs.

Trans​fer Guarantee Prog​​​ram Benefits: 

• Guarantees admission to all partner institutions.
• Application fee waiver code available to the online Common Black College Application.
• One Application​ for up to four participating partner schools.
• Pre-transfer advisement by program staff and institution representatives.
• Priority consideration for campus housing (when deadlines are met).
• Priority consideration for scholarships for students with a 3.2 GPA or higher based on institutions' available funding.

HBCUs were established primarily to serve the higher education needs of the African-American community, however they are open to students of all ethnicities. There are more than 100 HBCUs in the country, with most located in the South and on the East Coast. 

Meet the HBCU Transfer Guarantee Pathway Staff:

• Dr. Arynn Auzout Settle - Project Director | aauzout@elcamino.edu
• Helen Young - Assistant Project Director | hyoung@elcamino.edu

Requirements: 

Any California community college student with a GPA of 2.0 or higher (NOTE: certain partner HBCU may require a higher GPA) is guaranteed admission to all partner  HBCU  institutions using either of the following two options. While attending a California Community College:

Those students completing a Associates Degree (Non-ADT) are welcomed to apply to all partner institutions, however, the benefit of guaranteed admissions is not offered and all degree applicable units are subject to transcript evaluation. ​​

Events​:

HBCU Caravan 2025  Information will be updated soon
​​​

HBCU Scholarship 

Your personal insight questions are the essay portion of the UC application, and one of the most important components to your UC application. It allows for you to share information such as your goals, experiences, awards, participation, and any opportunities or obstacles that have affected your academic record.  Our Writing Center, located in the Library, and assists Moorpark College students with feedback and guidance.  You can find information at the Writing Center.

Prior to transferring to your university, you may need to submit a Cal-GETC, CSU GE or IGETC certification. You will first need to schedule an academic counseling appointment for your petition.  This can be done by calling the Academic Counseling Office at 805-378-1428 or by scheduling an appointment in Starfish.  

Once our Admissions and Records Office has conferred your certification, they will place it on your official VCCCD transcript.  You will then order your official VCCCD transcript to be sent to your transfer university.  You can find directions at: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/departments/student-services/admissions-records/official-transcripts.  If you need assistance with your transcript, please contact our Admissions and Records Office at: MCAdmissions@vcccd.edu or Phone 805-378-1429.

Requesting Your Official Transcript

Courses from all three colleges in our district (Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura) are on one District transcript. To request a transcript you must login to the MyVCCCD portal. If you are an alumni and don't have access to MyVCCCD, you can still request a transcript by clicking on the "I do not have access to MyVCCCD" link.  All requests must be submitted by the student to comply with federal privacy law.

If you need assistance with ordering your official transcript, please contact our Admissions and Records Office at: MCAdmissions@vcccd.edu or Phone 805-378-1429.

You can find our Moorpark College course equivalencies to AP/IB scores and Military credit in our online catalog:

• Advance Placement AP Scores - ordered through the College Board
• International Baccalaureate IB Scores - ordered through International Baccalaureate
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores - order through the CLEP College Board
• Military Credit and Defense Language Proficiency Test

All official scores/transcripts should be sent to our Admissions and Records Office.

Students intending to earn a degree or certificate of achievement (including IGETC and CSU GE) at Moorpark College are eligible to have outside coursework evaluated for transfer credit. 

• Evaluations are completed when transcripts with no "in progress" courses, from all other colleges are on file at Moorpark College.  Final grades must be posted to the official transcript.
• Completed forms are emailed to: MCEvaluations@vcccd.edu.
• Evaluations can 4 or more weeks to be completed
• Students will be notified to their my.vcccd.edu email account, by our Admissions and Records Office, when transfer credit has been awarded.

To find the Transcript Evaluation Student Request Form:

Go to: Academic Counseling | Moorpark College

Click on: Forms & Petitions

Under "Downloadable Forms" click on: Transcript Evaluation Student Request Form.

Regularly updating your GPA helps track your progress toward your education goals. By reviewing your cumulative GPA, you’ll get feedback on whether you need to adjust your study habits for assignments, reviews, and exams.

College GPA Calculations

How do I calculate my College GPA?

To calculate your GPA, follow these steps:

• For each course, assign point values to your grades:
  • A = 4.0
  • B = 3.0
  • C = 2.0
  • D = 1.0
  • F = 0.0
• Sum up all the points you received for each course.
• Divide the total points by the number of courses to get your GPA. 

How do I calculate my semester or cumulative GPA?

For both semester GPA and cumulative GPA, follow the same calculation method:

1. List all courses and their grades.
2. Convert each grade to the corresponding points (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.).
3. Sum all the points.
4. Divide by the total number of courses. The difference between semester GPA and cumulative GPA is that cumulative GPA includes all courses taken throughout your academic career, while semester GPA is for a specific term.

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