Steps to Transfer
1. Choose Your Major / Career!
- Meet with a Transfer Counselor
- Meet with a Mesa Career Counselor
- Check out our 5 steps to career and transfer video
2. Choose Your Transfer School
- CSU/UC Transfer Requirements
- Check out our Mesa Transfer Center Youtube Channel campus tour play list
- Attend Transfer Day at Mesa campus in October
- Connect with University Representatives
3. Create an Ed Plan!
- Call 619-388-2473 or visit a Transfer Talk to Set up an appointment.
- Attend a Transfer Talk to ask quick questions or set up appointment
- Resources to plan also include
4. Apply for Transfer!
- All 4-year institutions (CSU's, UC's, Privates, Out-of-states) offer a variety of
majors and emphasis. Students are encouraged to start reviewing requirements early
and connect with a transfer counselor today.
Learn How to Apply for Transfer - Join the Transfer Canvas Shell for the latest information and updates
- Choose 3 to 4 campuses if possible
- Apply one year in advance. See Final Year Checklist
- Attend application workshops through the Transfer Center
- Visit a Transfer Talk to prepare
- CSU Application
- UC Application
- Common Application
Review Transfer Requirements
All 4-year institutions (CSU's, UC's, Privates, Out-of-states) offer a variety of majors and emphasis. Students are encouraged to start reviewing requirements early and connect with a transfer counselor today.
CSU Transfer Requirements
- Assist.org
- Insert CSU Sheet
- CSU Transfer Requirements
- View all CSUs
UC Transfer Requirements
- Assist.org
- Insert IGETC Sheet
- UC Transfer Requirements
- View all UCs
Transfer Workshops
The Transfer Center virtual resources are here 24/7 - students can receive information reviewing the recorded workshops below.
Start your transfer research here:
- Transfer 101 Workshop (Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- SDSU Transfer Pathways Workshop (Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- UC TAG Workshop (Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- UC San Diego University Link (Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- UCSD Transfer Pathways Workshop(Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- CSU ADT Workshop (Youtube Video), PowerPoint
- Appeal Workshop
Transfer Scholarships
As part of its ongoing effort to support affordable and accessible college opportunities for California Community College students, the Community College League of California (League) announces a new scholarship program. In spring 2024, ten students across the state will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to support their academic persuits.
The California Hotel & Lodging Association awards scholarships of up to $8,000. The Foundation endeavors to identify and reward the best and brightest of the hospitality and tourism industry’s next generation of leaders with a variety of scholarships in California.
The Assistance League of Greater San Diego is offering its Upper Division Scholarships to those students transitioning from 6 San Diego community colleges to a four year college or university.
Every Year the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) selects 10,000 outstanding students of Hispanic heritage to receive scholarships ranging from $500-$5,000.
The Hoffman Agency Scholarship will cover tuition and fees for a California Community College student who transfers to attending an HBCU to study communications.
To honor Dr. Carroll's legacy, the University of San Diego has created ten full-tuition scholarships designated for students who have graduated from one of the three San Diego Community College District schools (Mesa, Miramar and City College).
