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TRANSFER GUIDE

What is Transfer?

Transfer is the process of continuing your education from a two-year college to a four-year college or university. Merced College offers students the ability to complete their first two years (freshman and sophomore levels), resulting in an Associate Degree, Associate Degree for Transfer, General Education Certificate, and/or a General Education Certification. If planned correctly, the coursework completed at Merced College will complete all lower division major preparation towards the completion of a bachelor’s degree, resulting in two remaining years at the selected four-year institution. Students enrolled in a transfer program will complete their lower division major core and general education requirements before transferring. The requirements for transfer vary considerably among the four-year institutions in California. As a result, entering students are encouraged to meet with a counselor at the College as soon as possible to plan their course of study.

Transfer Services

The Career and Transfer Center is part of the Student Union Building. Services are designed to help students' progress and success at each step of their transfer experience to ensure a smooth and positive transition. A variety of resources are available, including:

  • Academic Counseling

  • Guidance in researching and selecting a transfer institution

  • Individual appointments with representatives from the UC, CSU, and independent colleges and universities

  • Transfer workshops including application and Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

  • Transfer Admission Agreements with UC, CSU and private colleges/universities

  • A library of online catalogs and college publications

  • Information about important dates and deadlines

  • College research

  • Transfer Fairs

For more information, please visit the Transfer Center webpage. The Career and Transfer Center location is a part of the Student Union Building. Please call (209) 384-6243 to set up an appointment with a Transfer Counselor or University Representative.