Workshops

UTC Workshops

Whether you are at the beginning of the transfer process or applying to the University for the next academic year, the OC University Transfer Center has workshops designed to assist you throughout your transfer path. To register for an in-person workshop:

Register through our OC transfer Linktr.ee
Call (805) 678-5837
Email: octransfer@vcccd.edu
Join our Transfer Express with ZOOM ID: 697 692 6589 (Monday through Wednesday from 12 pm to 1 pm)
Stop by the University Transfer Center (drop-in hours are Tuesday from 1 pm to 3 pm, Wednesdays from 11 am to 1 pm & Transfer Thursdays drop-ins for quick assistance from 12 pm to 1 pm)

To register for an in-person or virtual/zoom workshop, go to the OC Transfer Linktr.ee, check on available days & times; complete the Registration Questionnaire; and check the email address you listed on the questionnaire -- you will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom details.

In-person workshops will be limited to 30 students, and registration is required.

Have you completed the Transfer Tracking Sheet? We use this data for our transfer Recognition Ceremony for students that completed their applications and are transferring. If you have not yet completed this form, please click on this link and submit.

*Dates are subject to change*

Workshops

This one hour workshop provides an informative overview of the transfer process, the different University systems -- CSU, UC, out-of-state, private -- requirements, deadlines, fee waivers/financial programs, and more.

Attend this workshop to begin your transfer process and learn about the variety of services and resources to help you every step throughout the process. In addition, it will clear you for a 1-1 counseling appointment with one of our transfer counselors.

How to sign up for a workshop:

To register for an In-person or a virtual workshop, please select the day that works best for you and click on the date. Once you submit the registration questionnaire, you will receive a confirmation to the inbox for the email address you listed.

Fall Semester Transfer 101 Workshops

New!!! Transfer 101 Online - access through your portal. A quick transfer orientation with helpful information about transferring and timelines; different university systems in California public school system, private universities and out-of-state universities, etc.. By completing this orientation you will be clear for a 1-1 transferring appointment. Please let us know that you have completed the Transfer 101 Online and send us the certificate of completion by email.

Congratulations! you submitted your transfer application and are now waiting to hear back from the universities regarding acceptance.

Now what?

What should you be aware of as you wait to receive a response? Should you start creating your student portal for the university? Are there admission dates you need to be mindful of to avoid missing deadlines?

The "Next Steps" Workshop will outline the timeline from when you submit the transfer application to when you transfer to the school of your choice.

How to sign up for a workshop:

To register for a workshop, please select the day that works best for you and click on the date. Once you submit the registration questionnaire you will receive a confirmation to your email. For in-person workshops, a reminder with the workshop location will be sent the day of the workshops. For zoom workshops, you will receive the confirmation with the meeting id and or the link to join. These are the dates we have scheduled for this workshop:

The UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) is a free online tool to help prospective UC transfer students track and plan their coursework.

If you are thinking of transferring to a UC campus, setting up your TAP account is the first step. The planner helps students track their progress toward meeting UC's minimum requirements, and it allows UC staff to communicate important information to prospective transfer students. Your TAP account will allow you to easily discuss your transcript and coursework with University Representatives, and will be essential for students seeking a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) with one of the six participating UC campuses.

This UC TAP Workshop will provide instruction to students on how to enter their coursework (completed and planned) from the very beginning of their college careers, or at any point when they decide to transfer to a UC campus.

Link for UC TAP: https://uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu/students/

How to sign up for a workshop:

Email octransfer@vcccd.edu for any questions and to schedule an appointment.

Six University of California (UC) campuses offer guaranteed admission to students from all California community colleges (CCC). Interested students must meet campus-specific requirements to qualify for a TAG. By participating in a TAG program, students can ensure their admission to a specific UC campus. Also, students interested in pursuing the Pathways+ transfer option will use a TAG to secure their guarantee.

Link for UC TAG:

How to sign up for a workshop:

To register for an in-person or online workshop, please select the day that best works for you and click on the date. Once you submit the registration questionnaire, you will receive a confirmation by email for in-person or the Zoom link for virtual.

*From the CSU Application Webpage: The CSU Transfer Planner is an online tool that empowers California Community College students to explore and plan a successful transfer to any of the 23 California State Universities. With the CSU Transfer Planner, you can:

Learn more about any of the 23 California State Universities, their programs and transfer-admission requirements.
Save degree programs of interest to your online account so you can access all of them in one place.
Log your community college coursework to track general education progress and compare your current GPA against the transfer-admission requirements.
Receive helpful tips about how to successfully transfer to your chosen CSU campus as efficiently as possible.

During these workshops we will help students creating an account and learning on how to take advantage of the planner to start their transfer process.

How to sign up for a workshop:

This workshop has been designed to help students who are transferring to a California State University campus.

How to sign up for a workshop:

This workshop has been designed to help students who are transferring to University of California campuses.

How to sign up for a workshop:

Interested in Private or Out-of-State Universities? We are here to help. The UTC will be facilitating throughout the year the "How to Transfer to a Private University" & the "Common Application Workshops" to help student understand and navigate other options.

To register for an in-person workshop:

Register through our OC transfer Linktr.ee
Call (805) 678-5837
Email: octransfer@vcccd.edu
Join our Transfer Express with ZOOM ID: 697 692 6589 (Monday through Wednesday from 12 pm to 1 pm)
Stop by the University Transfer Center (drop-in hours are Tuesday from 1 pm to 3 pm, Wednesdays from 11 am to 1 pm & Transfer Express in-person on Thursdays from 12 pm to 1 pm)

To register for an in-person or zoom workshop, go to the OC Transfer Linktr.ee, check on available days & times; complete the Registration Questionnaire; and check the email address you listed on the questionnaire -- you will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom details.

In-person workshops will be limited to 30 students, and registration is required.

*Dates are subject to change*

The Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) are short essay prompts that are part of the University of California (UC) transfer application. They give students the opportunity to share their personal stories, academic preparation, and life experiences with UC admissions. PIQs help highlight qualities that go beyond grades, such as leadership, resilience, and commitment to your major.

Our PIQ Workshop is designed to help you understand the prompts, brainstorm strong responses, and express your unique voice clearly and effectively.

Steps to Take Before Attending a CSU Workshop

Once you have signed up for the workshop by clicking on this link, please refer to the steps outlined below:

Welcome to the Transfer Center – Ready to Apply for Spring/Fall 2026 Admission!

This process may look different than last year, don’t worry we are here to help you! Below you will find the steps you need to follow in preparation to attending a virtual workshop.

If you show up 10 minutes late, you will be ask to sign up for the following workshop!

Prior to attending a workshop, the following is REQUIRED:

Meet with a counselor (review you are transfer ready)
Sign up for a workshop that best fits your schedule click here
Complete the Transfer Tracking Sheet

Review the following documents:

Review the Cal State Apply Transfer Student Application Guide
Review the Cal State Apply Transfer credit entry guide
Have unofficial transcripts of all colleges attended ready
If you took AP exam and earn a score of 3, 4, or 5 you will need to have this information
Create your Cal State Apply account

Prior to leaving the workshop, please do the following:

Sign up for another if you feel needed
Complete Exit Survey allowing you to schedule a one-on-one appointment

Resources to use after attending workshop

Power point presentation
CSUCI representative can assist you with final review

CSU & UC Application Workshops for Spring and Fall 2026

Sign up for a workshop by clicking on the date that best works with your schedule. Be sure to read the "Steps to Take Before Attending a CSU Workshop" above to be sure you are prepared.

The first part of the workshop is mandatory, as you will learn the overview of the application, and counselors will be available to assist with creating your account.
Workshops are designed for you to receive real time assistance with your application! Students can ask questions, ensure their application entries are correct, and meet the deadline on August 31st.
You can follow up with a 1-1 counseling appointment to have your application reviewed before submitting -- be sure your "Golden 4" are correct, you have all quadrants of the application complete, and benefit by having an expert review your application! Email us to schedule an appointment octransfer@vcccd.edu, call us 805-6785837 or drop in during our transfer express zoom drop-in hours.

Sign up for a workshop by clicking on the date that best works with your schedule. Be sure to read the "Steps to Take Before Attending a CSU Workshop" above to be sure you are prepared.

The first part of the workshop is mandatory, as you will learn the overview of the application, and counselors will be available to assist with creating your account.
Workshops are designed for you to receive real time assistance with your application! Students can ask questions, ensure their application entries are correct, and submit before the deadline -- please refer to the individual CSU campus websites for deadlines.
Only once you have attended a workshop will you be eligible to schedule an appointment with one of our transfer counselors to have your application reviewed before submitting -- be sure your "Golden 4" are correct, you have all quadrants of the application complete, and benefit by having an expert review your application!
Please complete the Transfer Tracking Sheet after submitting your application. We use the data on our tracking sheet to invite students to the Transfer Ceremony during spring.

Connect with a counselor for any questions pertaining to the application, or for a final review before submitting your application.

Fall Application starts October 1st through December 1st, 2025

Some campuses extend their deadlines, but we encourage students to apply earlier. Take advantage of our workshops for assistance or stop by during our drop-in hours.

To receive additional assistance regarding certain components of the CSU Application, the CCC Transfer Counselors channel has uploaded videos for students to reference. Click on the title below to be directed to the YouTube page for videos.

Introduction Video
Create Account Video
FAQ Video
Personal Information Video
General Education Video
High Schools and Colleges Attended Video
Program Materials Video
ADT Video
College Coursework Video
Standardized Tests Video
EOP Video
Submitting Your Application Video

University Admission Application Workshops - UC

Please review the workshop schedule that work best for you and click on the date to register. Please note, attending the beginning of the workshop is required.

Please complete the Transfer Tracking Sheet after completing your application. We use this information to invite transfer students to our Transfer Recognition Ceremony during the spring.

Spring 2026 Applications starts August 1 through the 31st. Note than not all the universities offer spring semester.

Fall 2026 Applications starts October 1st through December 1st. Some campuses may extend their deadlines, but we encourage students to submit their applications earlier.

To receive additional assistance regarding certain components of the UC Application, the SBCC Transfer Academy channel has uploaded videos for students to reference. Click on the title below to be directed to the YouTube page for videos.

Workshops

UTC Workshops

Workshops

Transfer 101 Workshops

"Next Steps?" Workshops - for Fall 2025 Transfer Students

UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) Workshops

UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (UC TAG) Workshops

CSU Transfer Planner Workshop

How to transfer to a CSU Workshop

How to Transfer to a UC

Common App

PIQ Assistance

Steps to Take Before Attending a CSU Workshop

CSU Workshop Steps

CSU & UC Application Workshops for Spring and Fall 2026

Spring Admission - CSU

CSU Application Workshops

CSU Application YouTube Videos - How To

University Admission Application Workshops - UC

UC Application Workshops

UC Application YouTube Videos - How To

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