4 Steps to Successful Transfer
Step 1: Choose a Major
Choose a major as soon as possible. (A major is an academic subject that you want to specialize in. ) Your major will determine the four-year school you transfer to and the course work you will need to complete at ARC.
Don't know what to major in? The trained professional staff and counselors at
the Career
and Job Opportunity Center,
Counseling
Center, and here at the Transfer Center, can help you choose a major.
American River College also offers a course, Human/Career Development 330, to
help you choose a career or major. Dates and times for this class are available
in American River College's
Schedule of Classes.
Step 2: Choose a College
Visit the Transfer Center and use our college guides and college catalogs, or
use our online college guide
sites to research and pick the best college for you.
Step 3: Meet With Your Counselor
Your American River College counselor will help ensure that you're taking the
right courses to transfer. You can make an appointment by calling (916)
484-8572.
Step 4: Apply, Apply, Apply
The Transfer Center has computers available for you to apply for colleges
online. Our staff is ready to help you with your online applications.
You can also access CSU and UC applications by clicking on the links below.
UC Application
CSU Application
If you have chosen a private or out-of-state school, our staff can help you find
that school's phone number so you can order an application and apply.