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Update for Transfer Students

If you’re a new student who declared an associate degree for transfer (ADT) as your goal, you’ll find a helpful sample education plan already loaded in your Degree Works account. Check it out and contact your counselor for assistance. (You can find your educational goal on the Student Registration page in MyPortal, where you can update it as needed.)

Here's What We Do

The Transfer Center helps students research their options and make plans for a smooth transition to a four-year university or other institution. You can connect with our staff by using the following options.

  • Appointments 

    You can use our online scheduling tool to make an appointment for a counseling session.

    If there are no appointments available, please check back, as new appointment times will become available every day.

    You may also visit General Counseling for available appointments.

    If you need an appointment for Academic or Progress Probation, please visit
    Academic Awareness Program for available appointments.

    Need something else?  Visit CONNECT to get assistance connecting with DeAnza's campus resources and services.

    MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

  • Drop-ins 

    Drop-in sessions are only 10 minutes with a counselor and are meant for quick questions regarding academic, career, and transfer counseling. These sessions are not meant for completing a comprehensive educational plan, personal counseling or financial aid extension.  

    Click the button to join a drop -session. You will be asked to log in to your My Portal

    Note: If the Drop-In option is greyed out, there is no availability and has reached its capacity of students during that time slot. Please check back later during the posted drop-in hours, or visit General Counseling for their drop-in hours. 

    Winter Break Drop-in Hours via General Counseling

    • Mondays: 10 a.m. to noon (In person and via Zoom)
    • Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to noon (In person)
    • Wednesdays: Noon to 2 p.m. (In-person and via Zoom) 
    • Thursdays: Noon to 2 p.m. (In person and via Zoom)

    Winter Quarter Drop-in Hours via General Counseling

    There will be extended drop in hours on Monday January 6th and Tuesday January 7th from 9 am - 5:30 pm and Wednesday January 8th from 9 am - 3 pm

    • Monday and Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - In person and on Zoom
    • Wednesday and Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - In person and on Zoom   

    Drop-in schedule is subject to change based on counselors availability

     

    CLICK TO JOIN GENERAL COUNSELING DROP-IN SESSION

  • Virtual Help Desk

    A staff member (not counselor) from our team will review your question and respond through the online system. Questions should be brief and relate to general issues only. For academic questions about class selection, ed plan, transfer coursework, etc., please join a drop-in session. 

    We will be CLOSED during the winter break from Dec. 24-Jan. 1, and will not be able to answer questions until we return on Thursday, Jan. 2.

    For questions regarding these areas, please use the following links: 

     

    VIRTUAL HELP DESK WITH STAFF

Video: Highlights from Transfer Day 2023 

See more videos below on this page and on Transfer Events pages!

Video: Highlights from the 2023 HBCU Caravan event 

Updates and Opportunities

Be sure to check our Updates and Opportunities webpage for useful announcements and information about new opportunities to learn about transfer universities and requirements. 


Transfer Tips Video

Get tips on planning for a successful transfer from this new video, part of our '80s-themed Video Help Series.

Before You Request Pass/No Pass, some transfer universities have restrictions on accepting courses taken as Pass/No Pass. 


We Can Help With

  • Appointments for in-depth transfer planning
  • Information about articulation agreements, guaranteed admission and impacted majors
  • Access and help with ASSIST.org
  • Meetings at De Anza with representatives from UC and CSU campuses, as well as private and out-of-state universities
  • Workshops and information sessions covering topics such as the online application process, steps to transfer, Transfer Admission Guarantees and UC Personal Insight Questions

Important Information

  • If you're applying this fall to transfer to UC or CSU, you should know there have been some technical issues with the launch of the redesigned statewide ASSIST website, which normally provides current information on transferable courses.
  • You can find more information about by visiting the ASSIST News page on De Anza's website.
  • For any questions, contact the Transfer Center.

Make the Most of Your Meeting

  • Before your meeting, make a list of questions that you want to ask.
  • Be sure you have any records that are relevant to the issues you want to discuss – such as your educational plan, placement information or test scores, or transcripts from other colleges.
 (For transcript evaluations, visit this  Admissions webpage.)
  • Be on time!
  • If you can't make your appointment, PLEASE let us know: Use the online scheduling system to cancel or reschedule.

Upcoming Events

Check the Transfer Events page for more information on additional events.

More Resources

Visit these webpages for useful information to help you plan for a successful transfer.

Mission Statement

The mission of the De Anza Transfer Center is to promote the attainment of educational goals and facilitate student transfer. The Transfer Center provides services and resources to De Anza students, faculty, and support services through the development of transfer agreements and partnerships with select four-year schools, general transfer counseling, and resource materials. 

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