Transfer Resources

There are many different options when it comes to transferring from LTCC to a university of choice. Below you will find more information and helpful links to get you on your way.

Meet with a Counselor

Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAG's)

With LTCC Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAG's), students know at least a year before they transfer exactly which courses they need to take and the grades they must earn to guarantee their admission to a UC. Such a guarantee exists with six universities in California: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz.

What is a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)?

A TAG is a formal written agreement that outlines the courses you must complete before transferring, the GPA you must earn, and the specific requirements for crowded majors. If students qualify and fulfill their contractual agreements, they are guaranteed admission to that specific university. For more information on TAG requirements, see UC's Transfer Admission Guarantee page(opens in a new tab).

Can I get admitted to any of the UC's without a TAG?

Yes! LTCC has TAG's with six California universities. However, our students transfer to an average of 24 UC's and CSU's each year. In turn, the vast majority of LTCC students transfer to public universities without a TAG.

Are LTCC students academically prepared to succeed at the 4-year universities?

Yes! Statistical analysis done by the 4-year universities shows that students from LTCC do "as well" academically as students who enter the 4-year universities as freshmen!

For more information on Transfer Admission Guarantees and general transfer questions, please see a Counselor in Student Services.

Where You Can Transfer

Transferring to CSU

The California State University (CSU) System consists of 22 campuses. It is the largest system of higher education in the U.S. that grants four-year degrees, and CSU grants over 50 percent of the bachelor's degrees in the state of California. Over 70 percent of the students who graduate from the CSU system enter as transfer students! Please refer to the CSU campus admission offices(opens in a new tab) for direct links to each CSU homepage.

You apply to the CSU through Cal State Apply(opens in a new tab), the CSU's online application. One application lets you apply to multiple campuses, and you can check your application status by signing in to your Cal State Apply account.

The CSU Impacted Programs(opens in a new tab) is a list of majors with additional requirements for admission. These may include majors such as engineering or work in the medical field.

Students enrolling in a California Community College in fall may be eligible for the Transfer Success Pathway (TSP), a dual admission program that provides a pathway to earn a degree at one of the CSU’s 22 universities.

It is VERY IMPORTANT that you meet with an LTCC counselor to design an educational plan that maps out what you need to do, quarter by quarter, to transfer successfully.

Transferring to UC

The University of California(opens in a new tab) system consists of 9 campuses. The UC system is world-renowned for its academic excellence and research emphasis. All campuses except UC Berkeley and UC Merced operate on the quarter system.

Everything you need to know about applying to the University of California can be found on the University of California Admissions homepage(opens in a new tab). Be sure to review the steps you must take, and when, in order to ensure your application receives the proper attention.

It is VERY IMPORTANT that you meet with an LTCC Counselor to design an educational plan that maps out what you need to do, quarter by quarter, to transfer successfully.

Transferring to UNR

How many units and what GPA are needed to transfer?

Students can transfer to UNR with a minimum of 36 transferable quarter credits. However, most UNR transfer students complete as much general education and major preparation as possible before transferring.

What courses should a student complete in order to prepare for a specific major at UNR?

If students are undecided on their major at UNR, they should follow the UNR Transfer Core Curriculum, the Cal-GETC, or the CSU general education patterns. However, if a student knows what major they are pursuing, they should follow that specific major sheet because university core requirements can change somewhat by major. Students should complete all available LTCC courses that prepare a student for their chosen major. Major preparation sheets are available on the web.

How much does it cost to attend UNR?

As of Summer 2011, UNR has eliminated the "Good Neighbor" policy, but the WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) is still in place. The WUE program provides California residents with significantly reduced tuition. Students must have a 3.25 GPA to apply for WUE status.

When should I apply?

Although there is no specific deadline for applying to UNR, students applying for fall semester entrance should submit their application by the priority filing deadline to be considered for scholarships.

For additional information on UNR transfer, visit UNR's Transfer Students(opens in a new tab) page.

Transfer Application Deadlines

Application filing periods change from year to year, and they differ by system, campus, and term. Always confirm current dates directly with the institution you plan to apply to before you apply.

Applications for impacted programs and campuses are especially time-sensitive, and applying during the priority filing period gives you the best chance of admission. Meet with an LTCC counselor early so your educational plan lines up with the deadlines for the campuses you're targeting.

Transfer Tools and Resources

ASSIST

ASSIST(opens in a new tab) is an online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California's public colleges and universities and provides the most accurate and up-to-date information about student transfer in California.

To see which LTCC courses transfer to a specific UC or CSU campus, select Lake Tahoe Community College as your institution, then choose the academic year you plan to transfer and the campus you are interested in.

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