Is Glendale Community College good for transfer to university?

I’m looking at Glendale Community College as a stepping stone to a four-year university. Does anyone have experience with their transfer process? How successful were you in transferring to your target schools?

Glendale Community College (GCC) has a solid reputation for facilitating successful transfers to four-year universities. It offers a range of Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) programs that guarantee admission to a California State University campus, provided you meet certain academic requirements, significantly simplifying the transfer process.

This is due to the "Associate Degree for Transfer" (ADT) program in California. If you complete an associate's degree in a designated field at GCC, you're guaranteed admission into at least one of the Cal State campuses as a junior — so long as you meet all the requisite academic threshold.

Moreover, GCC also participates in Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programs with several University of California (UC) campuses, including UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz. These agreements offer eligible students a guaranteed spot at these universities upon successful completion of certain course and GPA requirements.

Additionally, GCC has articulation agreements with various private and out-of-state schools, which can further open doors for transfer students. Articulation agreements clarify which GCC courses are accepted for credit at the transfer institution, helping to ensure that the classes you take will count towards your bachelor's degree.

Finally, remember to take full advantage of the support services available at GCC – such as the Transfer Center, which offers workshops, counseling, and university visits to help students transition smoothly to a four-year institution.

While individual experiences can vary, overall, GCC provides several pathways and dedicated support for students intending to transfer to a four-year university.