Transfer Information
Many students will transfer to a four-year college or university after completing their lower division courses at Los Medanos College. Each four-year institution has a basic pattern of lowerdivision general education/breadth requirements and specific major requirements which may be fulfilled at Los Medanos College before transferring.
College Transfer and Graduation Requirements
All students who plan to transfer should consult with an LMC counselor to develop an educational plan and to update it on a regular basis. Students should acquaint themselves with the catalog and website of the intended university, especially regarding admission requirements and application procedures. Students are advised to talk with LMC counselors and/or university representatives when selecting courses to meet major and general education requirements. Some majors, such as engineering, pre-medical/dental/veterinary, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, architecture, and liberal studies, have very specific courses that must be completed before transfer, and do not require as many general education courses. A very useful website for LMC students planning to transfer to California public universities is www.assist.org. Students should also consult with an LMC counselor regarding majors leading to professional careers in fields such as teaching or law. Information about the teaching profession may be obtained at www.teachcalifornia.org. Students will find that the LMC Transfer & Career Services provides information and support for transfer planning. Students can drop in at Transfer & Career Services, call (925) 473-7444, or visit www.losmedanos.edu/transfer.
Transfer to the California State University (CSU)
Los Medanos College transfers students to all 23 campuses of the California State University system. The CSU campuses are located throughout the state, and students can find information about the CSU system at www.calstate.edu. Admission representatives from local CSU campuses visit Transfer & Career Services on a regular basis. Please consult with an LMC counselor and check with Transfer & Career Services for more information. Transfer Admission Requirements for CSU Students who have completed college units after graduation from high school are considered transfer students. Students should complete classes that meet general education and major requirements. To transfer as a junior to CSU, students must complete all of the following:
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Minimum 60 CSU transferrable units with a 2.0 grade point average
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At least 30 of these units must be general education courses from the college’s CSU –GE sheet (see page 56 of catalog)
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The “Golden Four”: Courses in oral communication, composition, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Many majors have specific course requirements beyond those above that must be met to be eligible for admission. A higher grade point average than the minimum may also be required. The requirements for a particular major may differ from one CSU campus to the next and may change annually, so students must consult regularly with a counselor when selecting their courses.
Special Note Students who complete college units before they graduated from high school or during the summer between high school graduation and CSU enrollment are considered first-time freshman and must meet those admission requirements.
Transfer to the University of California (UC)
Every year, Los Medanos College students transfer successfully to the UC system. The UC system is comprised of ten campuses, the following nine of which have undergraduate programs: UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara and UC Santa Cruz. Admission representatives from UC campuses visit the Transfer & Career Services on a regular basis. Check with the Transfer & Career Services counter to obtain a schedule of these visits, or visit www.losmedanos.edu/transfer.
Minimum Admission Requirements for UC Transfer Applicants
To be eligible to apply for transfer as a junior, students must complete at least 60 units of UC transferable credit and meet specific admission requirements. In addition: •
Two UC-transferrable college courses in English composition, and
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One UC-transferrable college course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning; and
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Four UC-transferrable college courses chosen from as least two of the following subject areas: the arts and humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the physical and biological sciences
All courses above must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Many majors have specific course requirements beyond those above that must be met to be eligible for admission. A higher grade point average than the minimum may also be required. The requirements for a particular major may differ from one UC campus to the next and may change annually, so students must consult regularly with a counselor when selecting their courses. Information on transferring to the UC system may be obtained online at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions.
