Transfer Center news & updates

November | 2024

Dear Students,

The Transfer Center is available to assist you with transfer exploration, counseling, applications, and more!

Winter/Spring 2025 Applicants:

By mid-November, you should have received an admissions decision from the universities you applied to. If you have yet to receive, please contact the campuses you applied to immediately! Lastly, make sure to respond to any university requests by stated deadlines and sign up for orientation!

Fall 2025 Applicants

Continue to work on your application! The Transfer Center has application assistance on a drop-in basis, if needed. Make sure to submit your application by the December 2nd deadline!

Transfer Explorers:

Thinking about transfer but don't know where to start? We have a transfer resource available to assist you in exploring majors, campuses, summer opportunities, and more! See below for more information.

Best regards,

Transfer Center Team

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Transfer Center Services

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The UC application is open for Fall 2025 admission!

Continue working on your required Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)!

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Apply to the UC here!

The CSU application is open for Fall 2025 admission!

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Apply to the CSU here

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 2, 2024

Transferring in 2025?

Make sure to sign up for your cycle specific Canvas cohort!

In these virtual cohorts, students can stay up to date with important university deadlines, transfer timelines and helpful resources specific to their transfer cycle.

If you are new to FC and/or are not ready to apply for transfer, then please join our “Transfer Explorers” Canvas page to start your transfer journey (see 'Transfer Exploration' below).

Transfer Exploration

If you are new to FC and/or are not ready to apply for transfer, then our “Transfer Explorers” Canvas page is for you!

If you would like to get started on the exploration stage of your transfer journey, we highly encourage you to join our Transfer Exploration Canvas Cohort.

In this canvas cohort we provide information on:

Transfer Center Services
Major Exploration
Campus Exploration
Transfer Requirements
Transfer Advantages
Summer Program Opportunities
and more!

Click Here to Join

Applying to Private Colleges

Considering Applying to a Private College?

Many private colleges and universities utilize a holistic approach to reviewing prospective transfer applicants. This approach usually considers your academics (e.g. GPA, enrollment, rigor of coursework), and personal qualities.

To learn about your personal qualities, universities may require personal essays and letters of recommendation.

You may consider participating in activities such as student government, volunteer experiences, internships, or work experience to enhance your learning and application materials.

For advice on getting a great letter of recommendation, read here.

Explore CA Private Colleges

For a complete list of our university partners from private colleges and universities, visit our University Services webpage.

Transfer Alumni Spotlight

Meet Jennifer Sotelo

In 2022, Jennifer Sotelo transferred to CSU Fullerton as an Art History major.

What do you enjoy about your transfer university?

What I enjoy most about CSUF is the opportunity and offers of a variety resources available to its students. From mindfulness, a beautiful and extraordinary library to creative safe spaces in which students engage and develop skills. The staff is extremely supportive and go above and beyond to guide students through courses. Their devotion and philosophies make for a wonderful wholesome experience. The atmosphere CSUF has created is unmatched.

What transfer advice would you give to future FC transfer students?

My advice is to prioritize your education. Manage your time, communicate with professors and develop a healthy mindful lifestyle is a great way to enjoy your experience at CSUF.

Learn more about CSU Fullerton here

Join the Honors Program

The Honors Program offers a variety of courses that fulfill the general education requirements of most majors. Honors courses are innovative classes that encourage all participants to explore the ideas, the people, and the writings that give shape to our world.

Thinking about UC Los Angeles?

There was a 92% acceptance rate at UCLA for Fall 2023 Transfers for those who were Honors Certified at Fullerton College!

Join the Honors Program today!

Learn More About the Honors Program Here

Paying for College

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provides federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans to help pay for college. Most U.S. Citizens or eligible noncitizens can apply.

FAFSA Application

2024-2025 FAFSA/CADAA

We encourage all eligible students to apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA or CADAA, whichever is applicable to the student. For assistance, students are welcome to stop by the Financial Aid Computer Lab during their in-person business hours.

Fullerton College Financial Aid Office

The CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) allows eligible undocumented students to receive state-based financial aid. You are eligible to apply, if you are:

Undocumented
DACA (valid or expired)
U Visa holder
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Meet non-resident exemption

CA Dream Act Application

Visit the CSU Financial Aid website to access information such as types of aid offered at CSUs, net price cost calculator, and much more!

Learn more about Financial Aid at the CSU

The UC Blue + Gold Opportunity Plan will ensure that you will not have to pay UC’s systemwide tuition and fees out of your own pocket if you are a California resident whose total family income is less than $80,000 a year and you qualify for financial aid — and that's just for starters.

Learn more about the UC Blue + Gold Opportunity Plan

Scholarship Opportunities

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous financial support for two to three years, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow Scholars.

Deadline to apply: January 9, 2025

Click here for more info on eligibility and how to apply!

Immigrants Rising has curated a list of scholarships and fellowships that don't require proof of U.S. citizenship!

The deadline to apply varies by scholarship.

Scholarships & Fellowships

Friends of Fullerton College Scholarships

If you're earning a degree at Fullerton College, please consider applying to the several scholarships available specifically for Fullerton College students.

Friends Of Fullerton College Scholarships

Explore and apply to other scholarship opportunities! Click on the button below to begin your scholarship exploration.

More Scholarships

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Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8am-5pm

Tuesday: 8am-6pm

Friday: 8am-12pm (Virtual Only)

Special Hours

11/11: Veterans Day (Campus Closed)

11/27: 8am-12pm (Virtual Services Only)

11/28: Thanksgiving Break (Campus Closed)

11/29: Thanksgiving Break (Campus Closed)

For updates on our hours, please visit our 'Contact Us' webpage.

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