Transfer Center
The Transfer Center is essentially a liaison between Antelope Valley College and the campuses of the University of California, California State University System, independent, and out-of-state campuses. The Transfer Center can assist you in your transfer preparation to the college or university of your choice.
Forms
All forms are PDFs.
- CSU GE (General Education) Requirements
- IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you need an Associate Degree to transfer?
- Are the freshman and sophomore courses that students take at Antelope Valley College the same as those at the four-year universities?
- Are there advantages to starting your college career at a community college like Antelope Valley College rather than the four-year schools?
- Are AVC transfer students as successful at the university as students who started the university as freshman?
- How can I improve my chances for being accepted to the university of my choice?
No, you just need to meet the admission eligibility requirements of the university to which you are transferring. However, there are two Associate degree patterns that are designed to make it easy to get the Associate degree and meet the university eligibility requirements at the same time. Consult with a counselor about using CSU General Education or IGETC as a major for your Associate degree.
hideYes. Most students complete their general education courses during their first two years. Antelope Valley College has articulated general education course patterns that are considered equivalent to those at California State Universities and the University of California.
hideYes, there are several important advantages. The community colleges are much less expensive, more conveniently located, and often have smaller classes at the freshman and sophomore levels than the four-year schools. Also, it is often easier to get into the college of your choice at the junior level than it is to get in at the freshman level directly out of high school. Finally, community college faculty’s only task is to teach—they are not required to write articles or books or do research—and consequently they have more time for students.
hideYes, our transfer students, on average, do as well as and in some cases better than, students who started as freshmen at the four-year schools.
hideIt is important to be as academically well prepared as possible. Work with a counselor to develop a student educational plan that will include completion of your lower division general education and major preparation. At universities where the admissions process is more competitive, having a strong grade point average is also important. In addition, some universities are looking for students who can not only excel academically but who are also involved in campus or community activities.
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