Transfer 101
Plan, Prepare, Transfer!
Steps to a Successful Transfer
Explore Associate for Transfer Degrees at Merced College
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- Discuss your educational and career goals
- Create an education plan (Ed Plan) for your major & GE requirements
- Call us at (209) 384‑6243 or book an appointment on Navigate
- Decide between CSU, UC, or other systems
- Review major prep and articulation on ASSIST.org
- Follow a General Education Breadth (based on your transfer goal)
- Students Beginning Fall 2025:
- Students Prior to Fall 2025:
- Complete General Ed and major prep courses
- “Golden Four” courses required for transfer to the CSU :
- A1 Oral Communication
- A2 Written Communication
- A3 Critical Thinking
- B4 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
- Use your Ed Plan to track your progress
- Meet with a counselor regularly to ensure you are on track
- Visit our office or call us at (209) 384‑6243
- Attend our transfer workshops and events (view our upcoming events below)
- Meet with a College Rep
- CSU Application: Oct 1–Nov 30
- UC Application: Oct 1–Nov 30
- Private/Out-of-State: Varies (check individual school websites)
- Apply for graduation at Merced College (by posted deadline)
- Send final transcripts to your university
- Apply for financial aid: FAFSA or Dream Act
- Apply for Scholarships
