Students are encouraged to apply online to the following websites:

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITYwww.calstate.edu/apply

Create a Cal State Apply account and apply for admissions online. Check out all 23 campuses. ​

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAwww.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

CSU Fee waivers (EOP&S)

CSU fee Waiver Checklist

The Cal State Apply online application allows EOPS students to identify their EOPS status and the community college at which they are enrolled (see attached screenshot of on-line application). By answering affirmative to the EOPS question, Cal State Apply will show applicants they have been "granted" an application fee waiver at up to four (4) CSU campuses to which they are applying at the time of application submission once they have completed their application. The CSU admission application fee is $70 per application to each campus.

If an EOPS student does not automatically receive the fee waiver, they should immediately e-mail the CSU Chancellor's Office Cal State Apply at Calstateapply@calstate.eduCSU is no longer using the paper admission application fee waiver form for students who do not automatically receive the fee waiver.

For EOPS students who have reached their limit of four CSU admissions application fee waivers, EOPS is permitted to pay for additional fee waivers, if funds are available. EOPS may: a) pay the admission application fees directly to the university on behalf of the student as an object code 7000B expense; b) reimburse the student for the admission application fees as an object code 7000B expense; or c) award a grant, based on unmet financial need, to the student to pay for the admission application fees as an object code 7000C expense. Check with your respective EOPS program. 

All applicants who are applying to EOP are encouraged to complete and submit the EOP and recommendation portion at the same time as the application for admission. The application indicates the deadline for the EOP recommenders to complete the recommendation. Applicants can check the EOP Admission by Term pagehttps://www2.calstate.edu/attend/student-services/eop/Pages/eop-campus-status.aspx

UC Fee Waivers (EOP&S) 

UC Fee Waivers for EOPS Transfer Student form

 The fee waiver process for EOPS students differs slightly between UC and CSU, but regardless of the process, California Education Code section 69656 ensures that all EOPS students seeking to transfer to UC and CSU will be provided admissions application fee waivers.

The UC application submission period for Fall 2021 enrollment is November 1 – 30, 2020. Through the UC online application process, all students who meet the income eligibility guidelines are automatically granted fee waivers at up to four (4) UC campuses to which they are applying. The UC admission application fee is $70 per application to each campus.

Nearly all EOPS students will receive the admission application fee waivers automatically. However, any EOPS student who does not automatically receive the fee waiver should contact the UC Application Center helpline at docs@applyucsupport.net

UC will accommodate these students if they submit the "Authorization for Waiver of 2021-22 Admission Application Fees" form (see attached PDF) that UC is distributing exclusively to community college EOPS offices. The fee waiver form should be completed only by students who do not receive the automatic fee waiver through the online UC application process.

For EOPS students who have reached their limit of four UC admissions application fee waivers, EOPS is permitted to pay for additional fee waivers, if funds are available. EOPS may: a) pay the admission application fees directly to the university on behalf of the student as an object code 7000B expense; b) reimburse the student for the admission application fees as an object code 7000B expense; or c) award a grant, based on unmet financial need, to the student to pay for the admission application fees as an object code 7000C expense.

The UC Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides support services to students who are from low income, educationally disadvantaged backgrounds and are first-generation college students. EOP is open only to California residents and to American Indians from any state. To be considered for EOP, students should indicate their interest when completing the UC online admissions application

students will be facing COVID-related barriers in paying for application costs, and this information will be helpful in helping them navigate this process. Forwarding in the hopes that it will be helpful to you as well!

CSU Fee Waivers (Affected by Covid-19)

Cal apply is not able to incorporate 2020 income changes in Cal State Apply to accommodate fee waivers related to COVID.  If financial circumstances have changed for 2020, applicants will need to contact the CSU campus directly to request a fee waiver. 
Campuses may use a Fee Waiver Appeal form or some other method to receive requests.  If approved, a coupon code that covers the cost of the application is provided by the campus.
Applicants should complete (not submit) the application in full as soon as possible to confirm they are not eligible for the fee waiver based on 2019 income information and then contact the campus(es) to request a fee waiver appeal. 
Some campuses have students work with the financial aid office for this but the process at each campus may vary.  Have the applicant contact the campus admission office via the general email found here: 

https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/Pages/contact-a-campus.aspxUC Fee Waiver (affected by Covid-19)

If they do not qualify for a fee waiver based on 2019 income, the student should select the 'pay by mail' option, submit the application, and then email the UC Application Center

ucinfo@applyucsupport.netasking for a fee waiver based on 2020 income. These requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but the student must submit the application first before requesting the fee waiver (there is no fee to waive if the student hasn't actually submitted the application yet).

Transferable Courses at EVC

SJCC courses 100s 

EVC courses 200s

Transferability list of Courses at Evergreen Valley College that been articulated with CSU and UC systems can be found at www.ASSIST.org. 

Some courses are articulated for general education, major preparation and/or elective credit. Non-Transferrable and Noncredit courses are numbered 500-599

A transferable course that you took for P/NP (or CR/NC) will not be calculated into the GPA.

If you have attended other colleges, meet with a EVC Counselor to determine which classes transfer to a four-year university and should be included in the GPA calculation.

AP and IB credit is not included in the calculation of the GPA.

GPA Calculator

Determine which system you are calculating your GPA for – CSU or UC.

Your overall academic performance, as measured by your grade point average (GPA), is another factor in being admitted to a university and earning your degree. There are minimum GPAs set for transfer students that vary slightly by system or institution. 

The EVC transcript does not calculate your transferable GPA. Therefore, it is your responsibility to review your transcript for transferable courses and determine your GPA for transfer to a four-year university. You can use the tool below to calculate your transferable GPA or follow the steps below with your own calculator.

Use a highlighter to mark each class that you have taken that transfers, highlight the course, units attempted and grade points.

Add up the number of units attempted.

Add up the number of grade points you earned. Each letter grade has a point value (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 and F=0). The grade points are determined by multiplying the point value times the units. English 1A is 4 units and you earn a B (3 points) 4x3 = 12 grade points.

Divide the number of units into the number of grade points for your GPA Calculator

CSU Redirection 

Student will have 35 days to respond to redirection opportunity to the campus they selected on Cal State, If student does not respond, they will be redirected to the next available CSU.  Redirection is based on campuses available. Student will receive an email. Once student select interest in redirection, application is moved to redirection at not additional fee. Will get a notice immediately saying application was redirected. Student is deemed CSU Eligible, and campus redirected will do a quick evaluation. They can only redirect to either their first or second choice campus. Only for students who applied and were not admitted to a campus they applied to were fully impacted and didn’t get a spot, they are eligible for redirection through ADT. 

Transfer Requirements Overview 

5 steps for UC TAG

UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements. Students can TAG to one campus and if all requirements are met, they are guaranteed admission to that campus. Students also need to complete the UC application by the designated deadline. Follow these steps to qualify for a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG). 

STEPS ONE: 

Review the TAG Criteria Tips Sheet for the university with which you would like to TAG. • These are posted on the Transfer Center webpage. Find the individual campus Tip Sheet and major specific requirements and read them carefully.

STEP TWO: 

Attend a TAG workshop in September • View TAG Workshop Schedule below or check the Calendar • Gather copies of all transcripts (EVC and other colleges/universities) and bring to the workshop session.

STEP THREE: 

Complete TAG application online. • Applications must be submitted September 1-30.

STEP FOUR: 

Check e-mail on a regular basis to respond to the EVCTAG Reviewer's requests for additional information if you TAG to UC Davis.

STEP FIVE:

Apply to the University of California system during the priority application period of November 1-30.

Start your transfer plan with a UC TAP an online tool designed to help you track your progress towards a UC

Start your UC TAP Today!Click here UC TAP

 New Student: Creating an account is easy! Start Now

Use your EVC Educational Plan to enter courses completed and planned. TAP information can be easily downloaded to your TAG or UC Application when applying for admission.

Sign up for a UC TAP workshop on the Transfer and Career Webpage or in the Student Center SC-250.

UC TRANSFER ADMISSION GUARANTEE (TAG)

Guarantee your transfer admission to a UC campus with a TAG a written agreement guaranteeing admission to a UC

What Is TAG?
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) is a written or online agreement between you, Evergreen Valley College and the participating four year college or university. If you meet the criteria and maintain eligibility for a specific college or university, you are guaranteed admission for that application cycle. For more information on TAG requirements, please go to the website for the specific UC campus. Please note that all information is subject to change. Consult with your counselor and visit each UC campus website for changes and updates.

Which UC campuses participates in TAG?

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

(Note: You can only apply for one UC TAG, but you can apply through regular admission to as many UC campuses as you wish).
Why participate in TAG?

Early review of your academic records
Advance admission notification
Specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework
Guaranteed admission upon completion of all admission and TAG requirements by the end of Spring semester prior to Fall admission

What are the requirements for TAG?

Have at least 30 transferrable units at the time of application
Have at least 60 transferrable units completed by the end of the spring semester prior to Fall admission
Complete coursework and maintain GPA required by the university. Some majors require specific preparation courses. Please check each campus website for details

How Do I Apply For TAG?

Make sure you have your academic records from all colleges and universities you attended. Complete a TAG application by using the UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP). Create an account by logging on tohttp://uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu
Review your completed application. For assistance, make an appointment with your counselor or speak with a UC representative
Submit your TAG application between September 1-30, one year before you plan to transfer
For more information, speak with a counselor.
Click on the following Links for UC TAG information:
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
TAG Application
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/transfer-requirements/transfer-admission-guarantee-tag.html

UC Personal Insight Questions

UC TAG External Information (Links to an external site.) and review the UC TAG Matrix 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.
Keep in mind: TAG applications are due Sept. 30th for fall admission cycle, but you can only apply for a TAG at one campus. To keep your options open, is recommended to apply to other UC campuses during the regular application cycle (Nov. 1-30).

PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONSPERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS – ENGLISH (PDF)PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS – SPANISH (PDF)

Preview the Personal Insight Questions

UC Personal Insights (Links to an external site.) -They are questions are about getting to know you better — your life experience, interests, ambitions and inspirations. While this section of the application is just one part we consider when making our admission decision, it helps provide context for the rest of your application.

ADT Overview

AA-T  

·       Anthropology

·       Child & Adolescent Development

·       Communication Studies

·       Economics

·       English

·       History

·       Kinesiology

·       Music

·       Psychology

·       Social Justice Studies-African American Studies 

·       Social Justice Studies-Asian American Studies

·       Social Justice Studies-Chicano Studies

·       Social Justice Studies-Ethnic Studies

·       Studio Arts

AS-T 

·       Administration of Justice

·       Biology

·       Business Administration

·       Chemistry

·       Math 

·       Nutrition and Dietetics

·       Physics

How P/NP Affects Current Transfers During Covid-19?

Right now there a few factors to consider:

Before changing from a letter grade to Pass/No Pass, it may be in your best interest to consult with a Counselor or directly with your transfer school(s). You may want to proceed with caution if you are considering graduate school, as letter grades may be required for that admission process or recommended in staying competitive. As a precaution it may be better to wait to make that decision until you are sure the grade you are receiving is going to negatively impact your record.

CSU Transfers- CSUs are permitting Pass/No Pass grades taken in spring/summer 2020 to be used toward "golden four" coursework, general education classes, and major prep classes. This has been confirmed by all 23 campuses. However, the cap on the number of P/NP units a student can use varies per campus. The CSU has not put out a statement on whether any P/NP unit caps will be lifted. To be safe, please contact the CSUs on your list to see how many P/NP units they will allow.

UC Transfers- UCs have temporarily lifted the cap on the number of Pass/No Pass units from spring/summer 2020 that a student can use toward the 60 minimum UC units to reach junior-level standing as well toward the IGETC general education pattern. If you are following the 7-course pattern instead of IGETC, UC-E (Written Composition) and UC-M (Mathematics) allow "Pass" for courses taken in spring/summer 2020. However, if an IGETC course, UC-M, or UC-E also counts as a major requirement, proceed with caution. The UCs do not have a system-wide policy on Pass/No Pass grades for major classes. While UC Riverside and UC Irvine have both announced that "Pass" will be accepted in all major prep courses taken in spring 2020, other UC campuses have not made this announcement. Students considering a change in their major prep courses from a letter grade to Pass/No Pass should still contact any other UC programs on their list to determine what they will allow.

While UC Irvine and UC Riverside have announced that "Pass" from spring 2020 will be accepted in major prep for admission purposes, one admitted, the program could later require a letter grade to graduate with the degree. Otherwise, you may need to retake the class for a letter grade. Before you make this change, it is highly recommended that you consult with the transfer institution.

Fall 2020 admits only at this time: UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, and UC Santa Barbara have agreed to accept Pass grades in major preparation completed in spring 2020.

All 2020 admits and Fall 2021 applicants: UC Davis has agreed to accept Pass grades in major preparation completed in spring 2020

EVC permits Pass/No Pass grades for your major classes; HOWEVER, if you plan to use the class for a transfer major as well (and are considering the UCs), then taking the class for a letter grade will be the safer option.

Six Transfer Steps For Success

Step1: Declare a Major

 If you are undecided on a major, we can help you select a major that is right for you! Make an appointment with a counselor today. To research majors,click here for the Eureka link.

Step 2: Choose A Degree

EVC offers 11 Associate Degree for Transfers (ADTs) which offer a guaranteed admission to a CSU. See list below.

Step 3: Select a University 

Compare CSU, UC, and Private Colleges. Explore CSU/UC profiles in the Quick Links section on the right side of this page. If you do not know which UC you will attend, you can choose your major and courses that goes to all UCs offering that major by clicking on the UC Transfer Pathways link here

Step 4: Create a Transfer Plan

Once you decide on a major and select a university, schedule an appointment with any counselor to discuss transfer requirements, and develop a transfer plan. For more information,visit the ASSIST website here.

Step 5: Apply to Transfer

Students apply to a University one year in advance when they have completed 30 Transferable units. Read CSU and UC Admissions Application & Transfer Requirements below. If you are applying to a University of California read the Personal Insight Questions information on the Quick Links on the right side of this page.

Step 6: After Applying to a University

After applying to a U.C. research Transfer checklists below. Attend a CSU or UC "Next Steps" workshop.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (ADT's) A guaranteed admission to a CSU which provides a GPA bump when applying to an impacted campus.

Understanding CSU & UC Impaction

Accordion is under construction as of (9/19/2020)

General Education Certification 

LOTE Certification (EVC Process for Test proficiency) 

Students completing the IGETC sequence to transfer to a UC school can meet the LOTE requirement in the following ways:

Two years of high school coursework in one language other than English with a final term grade of "C" or better. High school transcripts must be on file in Admissions and Records.

Satisfactory score for a language other than English on AP exam, or IB Higher Level Exam

Two years of formal schooling at the sixth grade level or higher with grades of "C" or better in an institution where the language of instruction is not English* Must pass our LOTE test proficiency for certification

*If you attended school in another country and/or you would like a qualified faculty member to verify competency in a language other than English please use this form

NOTE: Faculty assessments are available for languages that current EVC faculty speak, read, and write. As such, there may be languages that we cannot provide LOTE Certifications.

CA Independent Universities 

American Independent California Colleges & Universities (AICCU)

Founded in 1955, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) is comprised of 85 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities in California. Together, these institutions make up the Independent California Colleges and Universities sector (ICCU). Recommend you to review their Transfer Guide

CA Independents that Accept Associate Degree for Transfer

The ADT Commitment is the Independent California College and University sector's adaptation of the ADT pathway. While similar to the CSU ADT, there are also some differences due to the independent nature of the state's nonprofit institutions:

Unlike CSU, AICCU institutions are not part of a system and each campus has its own admission and graduation requirements.

If an ADT transfer student meets all the requirements of admission to a participating institution, admission is guaranteed to that college as opposed to a system.

The ADT Commitment is:

Guaranteed admission for the ADT students meeting admission requirements;

Guarantees a minimum of 60 semester/90 quarter units will transfer; Guarantees the student starts with junior standing.

What Does an ADT to an AICCU mean?

For a full list of AICCU ADT Participating Institutions and majors accepted, click here. (Links to an external site.)

 Feel free to check their website in an on-going basis for newest updates

Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities - AICCU (Links to an external site.)

This system is comprised of 85 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities, which make up the Independent California Colleges and Universities (ICCU) sector with some of these Private Universities  EVC has agreements (Links to an external site.)

The ADT Commitment is the Independent California College and University sector's adaptation of the ADT pathway. While similar to the CSU ADT, there are also some differences due to the independent nature of the state's nonprofit institutions: Unlike CSU, AICCU institutions are not part of a system and each campus has its own admission and graduation requirements.

If an ADT transfer student meets all the requirements of admission to a participating institution, admission is guaranteed to that college as opposed to a system.

The ADT Commitment is: Guaranteed admission for the ADT students meeting admission requirements; Guarantees a minimum of 60 semester/90 quarter units will transfer; Guarantees the student starts with junior standing.

What Does an ADT to an AICCU mean?

For a full list of AICCU ADT Participating Institutions and majors accepted, click here.

Feel free to check their website in an on-going basis for newest updates and more recent AICCU Transfer Guide (click here)

Out-of-State Universities help menu 

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) 

Transfer Program Transfer Guarantee Agreements will facilitate a smooth transition for students from all of the California Community Colleges to partnered HBCUs. These agreements will simplify the transfer process and reduce students' need to take unnecessary courses, thereby shortening the time to degree completion with a cost saving

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 degree obtain them from an HBCU. These colleges and universities are also leading institutions in awarding degrees to African-American students in the life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and engineering programs.

California Community College students may now take advantage of a new initiative that facilitates the transfer to a number of

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

 and learn about the program and the participating HBCUs your counseling sessions.  Simply click here on 

Student Contact Form (Links to an external site)

 to access the form.

You may recall on the old program website there was a degree search feature for the partner schools.  We are working now to build ADT degree matching information for our partner schools that will be included on the ADT website in the near feature.  In the interim here is a link to a degree search engine for all HBUCs which I hope you find useful – click

DEGREE SEARCH LINK (Links to an external site)

Their team is preparing numerous virtual events for the fall semester that will be posted on our electronic calendar that can be accessed here 

MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS  (Links to an external site

An email will also go out at the end of the month listing all of the events as well as a link to register for each of the events.

A new resource that we have recently developed provides transfer trends for CCC students to the HBCU partner schools is now available!  The transfer trends dashboard is accessible here 

CCC to HBCU TRANSFER DASHBOARD (Links to an external site.)

The Transfer Credit Challenge (to out-of-state)

Transfer to an Out-of-State or Independent The following are the essential elements that you and your counselor will take into account in exploring baccalaureate programs in other states in the US. The same principles apply to gathering information about California independent colleges and universities with which EVC has limited Articulation Agreements