Transfer Information

The Transfer Process

Most athletes with the exception of Qualifiers and 4-2-4 transfer students are required to have an AA degree in order to transfer and be eligible to continue playing your sport at the university.

Students will follow the Associate Degree General Education Plan, Plan 4(Part A & B). 60 units are required for the degree. The general education courses consist of approximately 31 units, the rest of your units will consist of “Major Preparation” courses and “Elective” courses for a total of 60 units.

How to Apply for an AA or AS Degree

1. See the Athletic Counselor each semester to check progress towards degree. Please have and official copy of all transcripts from other colleges/universities attended sent to the Admissions Office.

2. Graduation petitions should be submitted during your final semester at Pierce. You may obtain a petition at the Graduation Office. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with the Athletic Counselor for a final Graduation check prior to filing your petition. Please check posted deadlines for submitting Graduation Petitions.

3. Turn in petition to Graduation Office.

Transferring to a UC or CSU

• In addition to completing your AA degree requirements if you are planning on transferring to either a UC or CSU you also must follow the CSU or IGETC General Education Plan found on the Transfer Center Website. Note: there are similar courses in the AA plan as in the CSU and IGETC plan; you may use these courses to fulfill each plan.
• You will need a total of 60 units to transfer
• The CSU and IGETC General Education courses consist of approximately 40 units, the rest will consist of “Major Preparation” courses and “Elective” courses for a total of 60 units.

The key to successful transfer is in sticking with your SEP (Student Educational Plan) and paying attention to all-important DEADLINES. Once you are ready to transfer, you must apply one year in advance. For instance, if you want to be admitted in the fall term you will need to apply in the preceding Oct/Nov. (that’s almost a year in advance) Winter and Spring applicants will need to apply during the summer. You can apply to UC and CSU on-line:

If you will be transferring to a UC or CSU school, make sure that you get “Certified” by going to our Graduation Office. “Certification” means you have completed all of your lower division General Education courses at Pierce College meaning the university that you transfer to cannot make you take additional General Education courses once you transfer. It is your responsibility to get certified.