Transfer- in Student Information
Who is a Transfer-In Student
You are a Transfer-In student if you attended another college or university and are enrolling at SBCC to continue your education. Your completed coursework may be evaluated for credit toward a certificate or degree at SBCC, toward transfer or to meet prerequisites for classes at SBCC.
- New transfer-in students are not required to meet with a counselor before registration.
Transfer-In Student Checklist
- Transcript Evaluation
- Submit official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges to Admissions and Records.
- If you attended a California Community College, you can have your transcripts evaluated by the Transcript Evaluation Office (TEO).
- If you need a prerequisite evaluated submit your request to the Transcript Evaluation Office (TEO).
- Registration Dates
- Priority registration for transfer-in students begins April 17, 2025 for summer and begins June 18, 2025 for fall.
- Academic Counseling Appointments
- New transfers who are currently enrolled in spring classes can book an appointment in Starfish.
- New transfers who will attend SBCC for summer ONLY, need to seek advising from their home institution.
- New transfers who will attend SBCC for summer & fall or fall will be able to fill out the appointment request form starting April 16.
- What to Expect at Your Appointment
Counselors will:
- Create a student educational plan (SEP).
- Start the transcript evaluation process.
- Transcript Evaluation Process
- If you attended a California Community College, your transcripts will be evaluated by the Transcript Evaluation Office (TEO).
- It can take up to 3 months for non California Community College transcripts for specific courses requiring SBCC department review.
Important : For coursework completed outside the California Community College system, providing course syllabi can speed up the process. Math and English courses require syllabi for course evaluation.
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