Prepare for College Transfer
Our Career and Transfer Connections team connects students with four-year university representatives, provides four-year university resources and general transfer pathway information. We also help students navigate the university transfer application process.
Steps to Transfer
To help you get started with your college transfer, review our Steps to Transfer checklist.
- Identify your career goal
- Choose your interest area and transfer school, and learn more about guaranteed transfer to a California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC)
- Develop your Educational Plan with a counselor and stay on your path
- Complete the university transfer application
- Certify your transfer
- Prepare to graduate from Sierra College
Meet with University Representatives
Four-year University Admissions Representatives assist current students with the transfer process for their particular four-year institution. Admissions representatives can discuss general questions about majors, transfer and admissions requirements, and supports offered such as financial aid and housing options.
Find contact information and available one-on-one appointments for the universities you’re interested in by visiting the Career and Transfer Events Calendar for a quick glance at upcoming university representative visits.
How to Connect with a University Representative
Meeting with a university representative is a great way to get your transfer questions answered. Use this guide to learn what questions to ask or how to start the conversation.
CSU and UC Transfer Information
Ready to apply? Visit the application pages for CSUs and UCs to submit an application and learn when applications are due. Also, find additional transfer resources for CSUs and UCs.
CSU Application
Submit an application to attend a CSU and obtain helpful application resources. Our Cal State CSU Application Information video includes guidance to complete the CSU application.
CSU Transfer Resources
- ADT: The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) guarantees your admission into participating CSUs if minimum eligibility requirements are met.
- Assist.org: Assist.org provides information about how course credits earned at one California Community College can be applied when transferring to a CSU or UC campus. Learn how to use Assist.org.
- CSU Locations
- CSU and UC Transfer Requirements:
- CSU Undocumented Student Support Centers
UC Application
Submit an application to attend a UC and obtain helpful application resources. Our UC Application information video includes guidance to complete the UC Application.
UC Transfer Resources
- TAG: The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) guarantees admission into participating UC campuses if students meet specific requirements. View the TAG video for more information.
- Assist.org: Assist.org provides information about how course credits earned at one California Community College can be applied when transferring to a CSU or UC campus. Learn how to use Assist.org.
- UC Locations
- UC and CSU Transfer Requirements
- UC Undocumented Student Support Centers
Transfer Partners
Consider attending events at Sacramento State and/or UC Davis to meet with admissions representatives and learn more about the universities and their offerings.
Sacramento State
UC Davis
More Transfer Resources
Use the following resources to explore universities and learn about various transfer pathways.
- Association of Independent California College and Universities (AICCU): Explore the 85 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities located throughout California.
- Big Future: Offers planning tools and resources in your college search. Explore this online resource tool to research to plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers.
- CollegeXpress: A college search and planning website, including tools and resources to help in your college planning process.
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): Learn about the 299 HACU-member Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs).
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU): California community college students who complete certain academic requirements are guaranteed transfer to a participating HBCU.
- LGBTQ+ friendly College Campus Search Tips: Learn about factors to consider when choosing an LGBTQ+ friendly college.
- Transfer Virtual Resource Directory: View a listing of CSU, UC and AICCU transfer resources available online.
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): Learn about the regional tuition discount agreement for participating universities in the Western United States.