Welcome to the new Merced College
Transfer Center Web page. This site contains lots of valuable information to help you learn how to transfer from Merced College to one of the campuses of the California State University, the University of California, a California
Independent college or even colleges and universities
throughout the United States!!
Through
this web page you can find out about the many transfer activities
and events we offer, including campus tours, transfer workshops,
visits by university representatives and our yearly Transfer
Day! You can also learn about Guaranteed
Transfer Admission Agreements we have with UC Davis, UC
Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, CSU Monterey Bay, and San Jose
State University. You can visit many university web pages, apply
electronically and find out about financial aid and scholarships!!
If you want to learn about what classes to take at Merced College to meet General Education and
Major requirements for many campuses go to Project Assist. However, it is very important that you meet with a counselor to discuss your educational and career plans, and design a Student Educational Plan to meet your transfer goals.
The Merced
College Career Center provides
information to help students make career
and educational decisions.
Unsure
about your career?
Merced
College offers comprehensive
Guidance courses
to help students with career
planning and self assessment.
Enroll today
to find a career that fits!
Center
resources include:
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Career interest surveys
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Occupational literature
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Eureka career search software
program
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Resume writing and interviewing
skills
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Scholarship and financial aid
information
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COME VISIT US!
We are here to help make your dreams of transfer a reality.
Administration Building (Next to Admissions)
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday - 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Phone: 209-384-6239 or 209-384-6243
Los Banos Campus Career/ Transfer Center
16570 S. Mercey Springs Road
Los Banos, CA 93635
For more information call Student Services at:
209-826-3495 or 209-381-6411
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STEP 1
Decide On A
Career Goal
- Explore career options by enrolling in a Guidance 48 class.
- Visit the Merced College Career Center to research careers on our Career Search software programs.
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STEP 2
Select An Appropriate Major
- To be most competitive as a UC transfer candidate, complete the lower division major requirements.
- This also applies to impacted majors at a CSU.
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STEP 3
Choose A College/ University
- Verify that the college offers your major.
(A Merced College Career Assistant can help you research schools that offer your major.)
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STEP 4
Develop an Educational Plan for Transfer
- Work closely with a Merced College Counselor to develop an educational plan and assure careful planning.
- Check the college web site and catalog to determine the G.P.A., major, and general education requirements. (Many colleges offer catalogs online. Hard copy catalogs are available for reference in the Career/Transfer Center.)
- Utilize web site assistance.
http://www.Assist.org
http://www.UCOP.edu/pathways
http://www.CSUMentor.edu
http://HeCCC.DeltaCollege.org
(Internet access is available in the Career/Transfer Center and Computer Lab.)
Choose An Appropriate Transfer Path
CSU
Follow the CSU Transfer Breadth Requirements
(see
CSU General Education Requirements PDF)
Undecided About Attending a UC or CSU
Follow the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
(see
IGETC PDF)
High Unit Majors/ Private
Consult a counselor, web site and catalog for curriculum requirements.
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STEP 5
Complete The Application Process
- Be aware of application filing dates. Applications are available online and at the Merced College Career/ Transfer Center (209) 384-6239.
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*IGETC is only one way to fulfill the lower division G.E. requirements. It is not recommended for
high unit majors and some colleges do not accept IGETC.
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