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