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MOVING ON<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT<br />
TRANSFERRING<br />
Transferring to Independent or<br />
Out-of-State <strong>College</strong>s<br />
In addition to state-funded institutions, California boasts<br />
many accredited independent colleges and universities.<br />
Other states similarly have a huge variety of schools<br />
from which to choose. Generally, in-state public school<br />
tuition costs are the lowest, but financial aid packages<br />
can sometimes absorb much of the difference. For<br />
information about private and out-of-state institutions,<br />
whose requirements vary considerably, contact the<br />
Transfer Center.<br />
Some of these institutions that students commonly<br />
transfer to include:<br />
Argosy University<br />
Arizona State<br />
Azusa Pacific University<br />
Bellevue University<br />
Biola University<br />
Brandman University<br />
California Baptist University<br />
Cambridge <strong>College</strong><br />
Chapman University<br />
Concordia University<br />
Embrey-Riddle Aeronautical University<br />
La Sierra University<br />
Loma Linda University<br />
Loyola Marymount University<br />
Masters <strong>College</strong><br />
NewSchool of Architecture & Design<br />
Occidental <strong>College</strong><br />
Park University<br />
San Joaquin <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Southern Illinois University<br />
University of Arizona<br />
University of LaVerne<br />
University of Nevada<br />
University of Phoenix<br />
University of Redlands<br />
University of Southern California<br />
Note that some of these schools may accept CSU-GE<br />
or IGETC; contact them directly for more information.<br />
Transfer Center<br />
It’s a good idea to begin thinking about your transfer<br />
goals fairly early in your studies, so that you can be<br />
taking a well-planned program of courses towards your<br />
objectives. The Transfer Center, located in Building 55,<br />
is the place to go to find out about majors, universities<br />
and colleges. Please visit our website:<br />
www.vvc.edu/transfer-center.<br />
from some out-of-state institutions which, like this<br />
catalog in your hands, show programs of study, course<br />
descriptions, photographs of the campus, requirements<br />
for degrees, and much more. For institutions where we<br />
don’t have an actual catalog, we can help you find<br />
information online. Other continuously updated<br />
programs offer you similar opportunities to research<br />
your options.<br />
• <strong>College</strong> Representatives. Representatives from<br />
public and private four-year institutions are available to<br />
meet with prospective students at the Transfer Center.<br />
Representatives are available to discuss majors,<br />
admission requirements, applications, etc. Please<br />
contact the Transfer Center to schedule an<br />
appointment.<br />
• Annual <strong>College</strong> Fair. The Transfer Center hosts a<br />
<strong>College</strong> Fair each Fall semester where representatives<br />
from both in- and out-of-state colleges and universities<br />
visit the campus to provide information about their<br />
institutions and programs.<br />
• Campus Visits. In addition to reviewing catalogs and<br />
other written materials on the campuses you are<br />
considering, it is a good idea to personally visit those<br />
institutions. The Transfer Center organizes group<br />
campus tours in both the Fall and Spring semesters.<br />
Check out not only the campus itself, but also the<br />
surrounding areas. Do you want to be in an urban<br />
setting? Rural? Desert? Coastal? What is the “flavor” of<br />
the place and would you feel comfortable there? Visit<br />
the libraries, shopping areas, recreation facilities, cafes,<br />
bookstores, movie houses and other components that<br />
make up a student’s life. To explore living situations,<br />
visit the university’s housing office; also, look at the<br />
want ads in the local newspaper.<br />
Counseling Resources<br />
Counselors are available to all students for help in<br />
identifying personal and educational goals, selecting a<br />
major, planning courses to meet their objectives, and in<br />
dealing confidentially with personal situations that affect<br />
their education. We strongly recommend that all<br />
students planning to transfer meet with a VVC counselor<br />
to ensure that their courses are in line with their goals<br />
and requirements.<br />
Career planning classes (look in the Class Schedule<br />
under “Guidance”), an annual career options<br />
conference, career testing, and other resources are<br />
available in the Career Center to help students explore<br />
their alternatives.<br />
Transcripts of Records<br />
Every course you take, and every grade you receive, is<br />
documented on your college transcript.<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSFERRING<br />
• Catalogs. In the Transfer Center you’ll find catalogs<br />
from colleges and universities all over California and<br />
2012-2013 <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog 79