A high school student who meets the university eligibility requirements will simply take courses which parallel those which would have been completed at the university. Community colleges and the universities work closely together to ensure the transition from the sophomore year at the community college to the junior year at the university. Students should discuss their plans with the community college counselor to match their courses with the college or university where they will transfer. Students who have not met university requirements at high school graduation will have an opportunity to make them up at the community college in addition to pursuing a transfer program. The community colleges provide a variety of vocational programs lasting from six months to two years.
Students earn certificates upon completion of programs.
Matriculation California's community colleges have instituted a required procedure that will help assure students receive any assistance they may need. Matriculation includes placement testing in English, college reading, and mathematics. Orientation helps students read the catalog and class schedule, understand the transfer process, and select appropriate classes. The advisement portion of matriculation allows students to work directly with counselors to plan their programs for the current semester. You may register on that date or any time afterward.