Transfer options from Copper Mountain College?

I'm currently considering Copper Mountain College but want to make sure I can transfer afterwards to a four-year university. Has anyone gone through this transfer process, and which universities should I look at as potential options?

Sure, happy to help with that question! Many students find success in starting their academic journey at a community college like Copper Mountain and then transferring to a four-year university. Typically, your options for four-year universities will depend on your academic performance, major, and personal preferences, such as location or size of the university.

In California, there's a strong system in place for assisting students in community colleges with their transition to both California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) schools. It's called the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Program. With this program, you would earn an associate degree at Copper Mountain and have a guaranteed saved spot at a CSU or participating UC, though not necessarily at the campus or program you might prefer. This can be a great route to take if you're interested in these public universities.

There's also a transfer agreement between many California community colleges and private colleges/universities, known as the Independent California Colleges and Universities (ICCU) Transfer Guarantee. This offers guaranteed or priority admission, and sometimes a reduced tuition rate, at over 30 private colleges/universities in California, to students who complete a specified curriculum at their community college.

Additionally, students often successfully transfer from community colleges to out-of-state or private universities, provided they meet the admission criteria. For instance, some popular options among transfer students include Arizona State University (ASU), University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV), and various private colleges. These schools value the perspectives and experiences that transfer students bring.

Ultimately, it's best to have some potential majors in mind and research how your desired universities handle transferring for those specific programs. Additionally, you should work closely with your academic advisor at Copper Mountain to ensure you're taking suitable courses that align with your transfer goals.