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Former community college students share their transfer success stories

Transferring can be a complicated process, here's some advice from students who have done it successfully

Bailey Kohnen, Multimedia Journalist • November 20, 2023

Transferring can be a complicated process, here's some advice from students who have done it successfully

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State-provided data shows transfer rates increasing at City College

Data also shows top universities for transfer, associate’s degree popularity

Sean Monney, Managing Editor • November 14, 2023

According to latest figures from the State Chancellor’s Information System, of the 23,159 students enrolled in at least one term at City College in the 2020-21 school year, 16,151 students (69.7%) were working towards a transfer.

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As the costs of public universities rise, private colleges want City College students’ consideration

Small class sizes, financial aid programs among benefits private universities tout to transfer students

Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist • November 3, 2023

A community college student’s continuation of their education is an already difficult process. Many students strike out private universities due to the costs, but there are benefits that come with that kind of price tag.

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State community colleges chancellor leads first student media teleconference

Sonya Christian promotes Vision 2030 plan, developing transfer pathways amid rising CSU tuition costs

Sean Monney, Managing Editor • September 25, 2023

Chancellor Sonya Christian focused on Vision 2030, a plan to increase the educational value of California's community colleges by raising transfer rates, creating more bachelor’s programs and improving financial support access.

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Application deadline for City College EOPS extended to Sept. 15

CARE, NextUp program applications also accepted, open year-round

Ren Charifa, Multimedia Journalist • September 14, 2023

To be eligible, students must be a California resident, taking 12 or more units with at least 6 at City College. Other requirements include qualifying for Board of Governors Fee Waivers, having completed less than 70 units, and being classified as educationally disadvantaged.

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VIDEO: City College transfers have more time to submit Cal State, UC applications (updated)

New deadline set for Dec. 15

Jillian Fortner and Donovan Roberts • December 7, 2022

There is still time to send in an application to one or more of the 23 campuses of the Cal State University system.

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City College provides workshops, resources for students preparing to transfer

Applications for CSUs and UCs open through Nov. 30

Joel Nevarez, Multimedia Journalist • October 13, 2022

October not only means colder temperatures on campus at San Diego City College but also the start of the transfer application period for students. All California State University and University of California campuses are accepting transfer applications from Oct 1. through Nov 30.

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Deadline for City College honors contract approaches

A range of benefits come with joining the program, but only if you sign up before the Sept. 16 deadline

Sophia Traylor, Multimedia Journalist • September 15, 2022

The deadline to join the San Diego City College honors program is quickly approaching. All contracts must be reviewed, filled out and submitted by 11:59 p.m on Sept. 16.

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Application deadline extended for CSU

New deadline for fall 2021 is December 15

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • December 1, 2020

The California State University has changed the deadline for transfers from its original date Dec. 4.

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California State University to welcome new chancellor

Castro is the first California native CSU chancellor

Katia Pechenkina, Staff Writer • November 12, 2020

As many City College students prepare to transfer to a Cal State University this spring, the system will have a new face in leadership starting in January.

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Undocumented Student Action Week continues at City College

Undocumented Student Week of Action continues through Friday

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 21, 2020

San Diego City, Mesa, Miramar colleges and Continuing Education campuses have collaborated for a week of virtual events and activities for Undocumented Student Action Week.

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Local college abruptly closes its doors on students

City College ready to help displaced students.

Jonny Rico and David Ahumada • March 8, 2019

The Art Institute of California-San Diego, closed its doors today, only days after alerting students and faculty.

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