The Transfer Success Plan
The Transfer Success Plan (TSP)The Transfer Success Plan is a "map" or guide to important transfer-related activities to be completed by the transferring student. The TSP is divided into four sequential areas:
- Assessment/Orientation
- Exploration
- Academic Progress & Planning
- Transfer Application/Transition
Transfer Success is a shared responsibility between you the student, and the college services available to you. Take advantage of the services using the TSP as your "map" to transfer success. Services provided by Santa Barbara City College & cooperative 4-year institutions offer support for each of the TSP areas.
It is important to note that although the areas in the TSP are intended to be completed in sequence, there will be times that the areas overlap with one another.
Your involvement makes the difference!
AREA 1: Assessment/Orientation
- Assessment of Math & English levels at S.B.C.C.
- Orientation into SBCC & TAP
- Submit high school transcripts to SBCC admissions office
Recommended activities:
- Meet with a financial aid advisor to develop a plan for financing your education
- Utilize the tutorial center, learning resource center, Reading & writing lab, computer lab, and TAP advisors.
AREA 2: Exploration
- Meet with a TAP Advisor to discuss exploration needs, resources & an exploration plan
- Visit the Career Center
- Meet with 4-year representatives to discuss their school, programs of study, and available services provided
Recommended Activities:
- Meet with a S.B.C.C. Career Counselor to explore your career & major options
- Take the Career Interest Testing Packet
- Explore careers and majors using the Career Center literature
- Use Eureka to identify what schools offer the majors/programs you are interested in
- Read catalog descriptions for majors at the 4-year schools
- Obtain departmental information from a four-year institution regarding your major of interest
- Visit colleges/universities that interest you
AREA 3: Academic Progress & Planning
- Getting an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) from an academic counselor
- Meeting with a T.A.P. special program advisor to discuss transfer progress
- Obtain a DARS progress check
- Meet with a 4-year representative
Recommended Activity:
- Meeting with instructors to discover ways for becoming successful in courses.
AREA 4: Transfer Application/Transition
- Attend an application workshop
- Meeting one-on-one with a T.A.P. advisor regarding questions with the application process
- Submit college transcripts when requested to four-year schools
- Complete supplemental forms as requested by 4-year schools
- Notify T.A.P. regarding your application status with the 4-year schools
- Complete a Transfer Achievement Certificate
- Submit an application to become IGETC or CSU breath certified (upon completion of coursework)
- Attend orientation of the 4-year institution
Recommended Activity:
- Obtain a Transfer Application Checklist
