Winter 2013 Transfer Admissions to the CSU

Cal State East Bay and CSU Bakersfield are accepting transfer students for Winter 2013! The priority application filing period is June 1-30th.

Note: Cal State East Bay will ONLY accept students who will have earned one of the specially designated Associate Degree for Transfers for Spring 2013 admission, so, if are your serious about transferring to CSU East Bay, you may want to aim for Winter 2013 admission.

Check for Minimum CSU Admissions Eligibility Requirements

Make sure you meet minimum CSU admissions eligibility requirements before you submit your application. Not meeting the minimum requirements automatically results in an admissions denial. To see if you are ready to apply for and transfer to a CSU in Winter 2013:

1. Verify that you will have earned 60 or more CSU transferable semester units by the end of Summer 2012.

You may use the tutorial on ASSIST for finding courses that are CSU transferable and adding up the units yourself, or you may see an Ohlone College counselor to obtain that verification.

2. Verify that you will have completed the "Golden Fours" by the end of Summer 2012 with a C or better grade.  

The four CSU basic skills courses are also known as "The Golden Four". Ohlone courses that meet the Golden Four are:

A1.Oral Communication - Speech 101, 103, 106*
A2.Written Communication - English 101A
A3.Critical Thinking - English 101C; Philosophy, 104, 107; Speech 102, 104, 106*
B2/B4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning - Computer Science 113; Math 101A, 101B, 101C, 103, 104, 156, 159, 163, 166, 167, 181, 188
*No double counting.
 

Check for Open/Closed Majors

Make sure to check if the university is accepting applications for the term and major in which you are interested by following the steps below:

1. Visit CSU Application Filing Status Report
2. Select your level.
3. Select the term for which you are applying.
4. If the CSU campus you are interested in says CLOSED, that means they are no longer accepting applications for the term you'd like to apply.
5. If the CSU campus you are interested in says OPEN, click on VIEW to see OPEN MAJORS and the CAMPUS NOTICE FOR TRANSFERS. Verify that your campus is accepting applications for your major and read the notice for transfer students.
6. After you verify, scroll up and CREATE AN ACCOUNT or LOG ON to work on your CSU application.

Use the CSU Admissions Application Tips Packet

There are pre-application worksheets to help you have a smoother time on the actual application. There are also snapshots of actual questions on the application where students make common errors that result in an admissions denial or frustrating experience, so USE THIS PACKET!

Download CSU Admissions Application Tips and Cautions (PDF) 

Apply for a CSU

To apply online, go to CSU Mentor and follow these steps.

1. Retrieve your account from CCCApply or create an account. Then, log on to CSUMentor.
2. Fill out the application.
3. Submit.
4. Check your email regularly to see what other documents and information are being requested by each CSU campus. Do your best to complete your tasks as requested.

After submitting your application

To apply for admission to CSU East Bay or CSU Bakersfield, students must complete the following items:

• Make sure you take care of the CSUMentor application fee to avoid application cancellation.
• Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to be sent to the CSU campus.

Transfer Center Tip: Ohlone College students are encouraged to turn in official transcript WITH in-progress coursework. Visit our past blog post on Making Ohlone College In-Progress Transcript Requests.

Transcripts to CSU East Bay should be send to:
Office of Admission
Cal State East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542

Transcripts to CSU Bakersfield should be sent to:
California State University, Bakersfield
Office of Admissions and Records, 47 SA
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022 

Application Workshops

The Transfer Center will be scheduling application workshops soon and we'll announce via email as well as update this portion of the blog post so check back!

Final Transcripts & GE Certification

If you are transferring to a university in Fall 2012, please read on for a message from the Ohlone College Transfer Center:

CONGRATULATIONS, you are now part of the great group of students who have passed through Ohlone and continued on toward personal achievement and success. Let us know where you are attending and keep in touch! Email us your name, university, major, and a way to contact you so we can invite you to future transfer student alumni events!

FINAL TRANSCRIPTS

Most institutions would like your final transcripts (showing spring semester grades) by July 15, 2012. The Transfer Center recommends that you wait until June 4^th to make this request and utilize the FREE TRANSCRIPT REQUEST option available in your Webadvisor account.

If you need to request a transcript showing in-progress coursework, visit our past blog post about making this type of request.

GENERAL EDUCATION (CSU OR IGETC) CERTIFICATION

If you followed the CSU GE or IGETC plan, you may want to request a certification of it. When you ask Ohlone to certify your GE, Ohlone will communicate to your transfer university the GE plan you followed and the ways you met the specific areas within the plan.

Special notes:

• If you are using Advanced Placement (AP) scores to meet specific GE areas, make sure you request your scores be sent to Ohlone College via College Board.
• If you are using courses from other colleges to meet specific GE areas, make sure you have submitted OFFICIAL transcripts from these colleges to the Ohlone Admissions and Records Office.
• If you are using the two years of foreign language at your high school to clear IGETC Area 6 (Language other than English), you must provide official high school transcripts to the Ohlone Admissions and Records Office.
• If you attended a high school outside of the United States and would like to use this to clear IGETC Area 6 (Language other than English), make sure to provide a copy of your high school transcript, high school diploma, or documentation showing that you attended high school outside of the United States along with your IGETC Certification Request.

Ohlone will ONLY mail one certification to one institution, so make sure it is the one to where you are transferring.

To make a GE certification request, complete and submit the following form the Admissions and Records Office:  www.ohlone.edu/org/admissions/forms/igetcrequestform.pdf

Check your student portal weekly! Make sure to attend orientation and acquaint yourself to your new university! The Transfer Center is open this summer, so, feel free to contact us for assistance with your transition to the university!

Arizona State University Transfer Orientation

Transfer Times

Transfer Orientation ensures a smooth transition

  Students heading to ASU are strongly encouraged to attend Transfer Orientation. It's a great way for them to take care of all their enrollment details in one place, all in one day. At Transfer Orientation they can meet with an advisor, register for classes (if they've paid their deposit and submitted their MMR immunization form), receive more information about ASU and get acquainted with other students who are transferring to ASU.

UC Davis Update for Fall 2012 Transfer Applicants

From UC Davis (4/19/12):

Transfer Admission Notification and Waitlist
Starting April 20, UC Davis transfer applicants will be notified on a rolling basis of their admission status by email and through MyAdmissions. Admitted students will also receive an admission letter and packet in the mail.

UC Davis will offer spots on an admission waitlist for some fall 2012 transfer applicants. The waitlist is an admission management tool that allows us to offer spaces to the most qualified students if spaces become available during the admission process. Students will be offered waitlist positions on Friday, April 20 and will have until Tuesday, May 15 to accept the waitlist offer through MyAdmissions. If additional spaces become available after June 1, students will be admitted from the waitlist no later than June 30. For more information about the UC Davis transfer waitlist process,  please visit our page of Frequently Asked Questions About the UC Davis Waitlist website.

Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) Deadlines
Please remind your admitted students to visit MyAdmissions and submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) —admitted freshmen have until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on May 1, and admitted transfer students must respond by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on June 1.

Students may accept admission to only one UC campus and may not transfer acceptance from one campus to another after declaring their intent to register. A $100 nonrefundable deposit must accompany the SIR.

Decision UC Davis for Transfer Students
Our Decision UC Davis event for transfer students is quickly approaching on May 11! Decision UC Davis is a wonderful opportunity for admitted transfer students to catch a glimpse of campus life while getting answers to their questions about UC Davis. Student organizations and campus units such as Financial Aid and our academic colleges will be available to chat with admitted students and their guests. Please encourage your admitted students to register early. This event reaches capacity well before the event date. Students must register in advance at the Decision UC Davis website. 

New Business Living-Learning Community in Student Housing
The Business Innovation and Leadership Development Living- Learning Community is designed for students interested in exploring the field of business and management. Students live together in an environment that fosters their passion for business, innovation and leadership in a global economy. In partnership with the Graduate School of Management, community members will have opportunities to interact with dynamic faculty; engage in activities and discussions with peers geared toward exploring diverse interests, skills and abilities related to the business world; and begin to develop networks with alumni and upper-division students who can serve as mentors. Prospective students and applicants interested in business-related programs on campus can learn about all of the Student Housing Living-Learning Communities at the Student Housing website.

Transfer Housing Guarantee for Fall 2012
All incoming fall quarter 2012 transfer students who submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by the June 1, 2012 deadline, and who meet Student Housing and university deadlines and requirements are guaranteed housing. Students must be single, meet all Student Housing deadlines, and enter the university for fall quarter 2012. For more information on transfer student housing, visit the Student Housing website.

Visiting UC Davis

UC Davis Spring Events
Visiting UC Davis is one of the best ways to discover its friendly atmosphere! Find out about UC Davis campus events online at our calendar or attend one of our spring events listed below:

Apr. 21: Picnic Day
Apr. 27-28: 23rd Annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference
May 7-11: Mixed Heritage Week
May 11-13: Whole Earth Festival
Apr. 30-May 12: La Raza Cultural Days
May 13: SAYS Poetry Slam
May 19: Black Family Day
May 23-24: UC Davis Film Festival

Campus Tours
Student-led walking tours are offered Monday-Saturday. Reservations are required. Schedule a tour or call (530) 752-8111.

Campus Events
Find out about admission deadlines and activities! A complete listing of campus events is available online.

Pre-Med Saturday Academy Program

The Stanford Chapter of the Student National Medical Association is pleased to offer the SUMMA Medical Mentorship Program to undergraduate students this spring. Participants will attend a series of "Saturday Academy"- style workshops led by medical students where they will participate in skill-building activities, receive academic support, and small-group and individual advising around preparing for the medical school application process. 

Click here for the SUMMA Mentorship Participant Application: 

The dates for the program are every other Saturday from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m on the following dates:
- April 21,2012
- May 5, 2012
- May 26, 2012
- June 2, 2012 
For more information, please  email summa.mmp@gmail.com. 

Participation Requirements:
Only students who are not currently applying to medical school will be considered for the mentorship program. The program requires the mentor and mentee meet at least once per month to discuss issues and strategies for getting into medical school, academics, community involvement, etc.  This can be informal, and can be as simple as meeting over coffee or lunch.  As another requirement, mentees will be expected to attend quarterly workshops to improve as medical school applicants (i.e. MCAT strategies, study skills, personal statement writing, etc.). Mentors will also be required to attend training and refine their mentorship skills through workshops and discussions. 

Mentees must:

• Be from a Bay Area community college or university (or post-bac)
• Be committed to mentorship
• Attend quarterly workshops at the Stanford School of Medicine campus
• Attend mentorship Kick-Off Event
• Communicate with mentor in person at least once a week via phone or email

Summer Research Fellowship for Admitted Fall 2012 Transfer Students to UC San Diego

The San Diego Center for Systems Biology (SDCSB) Summer Research Fellowship is designed to introduce motivated undergraduate transfer students who plan to major in math, physics, bioengineering, or computer science to cutting-edge biological research.

Open to incoming transfer students who will attend UCSD or SDSU. Fellows will receive a $3500 stipend for a ten-week (June – August) program. Fellows will be placed in a SDCSB affiliated laboratory and be assigned a senior member of the laboratory to function as their direct mentor.

Details and online application are available online http://sdcsb.org/outreach or contact Program Coordinator, Cookie Santamaria sdsystemsbiology@gmail.com.

Application Deadline: May 31st

Contact the Transfer Center if you need assistance with the application!

UC Berkeley Cal Summer Experience

The Cal Summer Experience-June 24-26, 2012 is a college prep program scheduled for three days and two nights stay on the Berkeley campus. 

The Cal Summer Experience hosts (40) prospective transfer applicant and provides admissions sessions, lectures, Personal Statement writing workshops, application filing assistance, transcript evaluations, and a campus tour!

Selected participants will have current Berkeley students as resident advisors and will be able to interact and socialize with other students from all over the country.

We hope that with your help we can continue to inform and expose students to the University of California, through the Cal Summer Experience.  This valuable college experience will leave your students knowledgeable in UC Berkeley’s academic community, prepared for the application and admission’s competitive selections process and motivated to excel in your academic accomplishments and leadership potential.

Please direct students to http://tinyurl.com/calsummer2012 to complete the application and supporting documents which are due by April 16, 2012.  If you have any questions or need more information please feel free to contact us at ouareservations@berkeley.edu.  We hope to see your students this summer on the UC Berkeley campus for the Cal Summer Experience program!

Contact or visit the Ohlone College Transfer Center if you have questions about the application!

Ohlone College Foundation Scholarships

Ohlone College Foundation Scholarships are now available. Visit link and apply! Application deadline is APRIL 9th!

http://www.ohlone.edu/org/foundation/scholarships/

Don't procrastinate! If the scholarship requires a recommendation letter, you need to plan ahead and give your instructors/employers/etc. time to write a strong letter for you!

Whoever you ask to write the recommendation letter, you must do everything in your power to make the process as simple and easy as possible for that person. Their time is extremely valuable and it takes an enormous amount of time to write a good letter on your behalf. More Letter of Recommendation Tips.

LMSA Pre-Med Conference @Stanford

The Latino Medical Student Association-West (LMSA West) is proud to announce the28th Annual LMSA West Regional Conference to be held on Friday, April 6th and Saturday, April 7th, 2012. The event will proudly be hosted by the Stanford School of Medicine LMSA chapter at the Stanford School of Medicine Campus in Palo Alto, CA.

The purpose of the conference is to bring together Latino high school students, pre-medical students, medical students, graduating physicians, residents and practicing physicians interested in the healthcare of their community. The conference will include a series of workshops on the healthcare needs of the Latino community, student leadership training and healthcare policy. We are expecting 900-1100 attendees to our conference, including 600 premedical students.

Conference Theme:

“At a Crossroads: Ensuring a Healthy Future”The LMSA-West is the regional network that spans the entire West Coast of the United States and ends in Utah. LMSA-West history dates back to the late 1960’s Chicano Movement, where Latino medical students from various California medical schools organized a state-wide effort to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in medicine, with the hopes of better serving underserved communities. Our mission to increase the number of physicians serving Latino and other underserved communities continues to thrive.

Visit link for details and to register.

Arizona State University Fall 2012 Application Still Open

Arizona State University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions continue to accept applications for transfer students interested in starting for Fall 2012. The New American University Merit Scholarship is available for all students to be considered for whose application is submitted prior to April 1st.

With 250+ undergraduate degree programs, four distinctive campuses and 1,000+ student clubs, it's easy for your students to find their place in our academic community and complete their undergraduate degree.

We are here to help you with all your transfer needs and look forward to working with you and your students as they apply to ASU. You will find the details and timelines they will need to know about the transfer process on our transfer website:
-Find admission requirements, important timelines and an online application.
-Learn how to transfer college credits received from other institutions and which credits ASU accepts.
-View financial aid for transfer students, including scholarship opportunities, Western Undergraduate -Exchange program information.
-Connect and get engaged within a diverse student body. (watch video)

ASU's priority application date for transfer admission is April 1. The sooner your students apply and are admitted, the sooner they can sign up for Transfer Orientation and register for classes.