How do I transfer credits from Cabrillo College?

I'm planning to transfer to a four-year university. Has anyone moved credits from Cabrillo College before? I'd love some guidance on who to talk to and how to ensure as many credits transfer as possible.

Firstly, it's great to see you're thinking about the transfer process! Most students who attend community colleges like Cabrillo do so to move on to a four-year institution, so you're not alone.

Your first point of contact should be a guidance counselor or academic advisor at Cabrillo College. They'll be most familiar with the process and can start to guide you through it. You would need to discuss your educational and career goals, as well as which schools you're interested in. From there, they should be able to help you identify which of your classes are most likely to transfer.

Additionally, many four-year institutions work directly with Cabrillo College on transfer agreements. These are official documents that outline which courses at Cabrillo are equivalent to or can be used in place of, courses at the four-year college or university. Checking if your intended university has such an agreement with Cabrillo will be a good starting point.

However, remember that the final decision on accepting transfer credits lies with the receiving institution. It would be beneficial to also reach out to the admissions office or department of your intended major at the four-year institution you're looking at. They can provide more precise guidance on what is required for a course to be transferrable. Having syllabuses from your Cabrillo courses can be a plus, as they contain detailed information that could help the four-year universities make a decision.

Remember to also check if there are core or general education requirements that you could be meeting with your Cabrillo classes. In many cases, courses of this nature will be transferrable from community colleges to four-year schools.

Going through this process can seem a bit overwhelming, but remember there are resources to help guide you through it. Good luck with your transfer journey!