What are the transfer programs at American River College?

I'm considering starting at American River College before transferring. Could someone tell me more about the transfer programs available? I'm curious about partnerships with four-year universities and any special support offered for transfer students.

American River College (ARC) has a rich variety of transfer programs and pathways to help their students smoothly transition into four-year universities. A couple of key programs should be really interesting for a prospective transfer student like yourself.

Firstly, ARC is part of the California Community College (CCC) system and therefore participates in the "Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)" program. This pathway guarantees admission into a California State University (CSU) for any student who completes an "Associate in Art for Transfer (AA-T)" or an "Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)" at a CCC, such as ARC. Just remember that while admission to a CSU campus is guaranteed, admission to a particular major or campus is not.

Secondly, they have "Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)" programs that guarantee admission to selective schools in the University of California (UC) system, if specific requirements are met. Eligible universities include UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz. Each university has its own set of requirements, and an ARC counselor can help ensure you are on track to meet them.

On top of these, ARC also has "articulation agreements" with many colleges, which mean that those colleges have formally agreed to accept certain credits from ARC. The specifics vary by department and college, and you would ideally want to work with an advisor to understand the details.

In terms of support, the Transfer Center at ARC offers a wide range of resources and services to assist students in the transfer process. They provide information and assistance about transfer requirements, major prerequisites, and general education, plus workshops and events throughout the academic year. They also host visits from four-year universities and sponsor the annual transfer day.

Hopefully, this provides a good starting point for your exploration of transfer programs at American River College. I recommend meeting with a counselor to establish an education plan that aligns with your goals. Best of luck with your transfer journey!