Norco College · Riverside Community College District
Your Transfer Journey Starts Here
Every year, 80,000 California community college students transfer to a four-year university. This dashboard is your companion — during this session and every time you come back to plan.
5 Destinations to choose from
60 Units to transfer as a junior
34 Units Cal-GETC GE pattern
36 ADT Majors available at Norco
You are a Norco College student.
Norco is part of the Riverside Community College District (RCCD). Your counseling team, transfer center, and financial aid office are all here to help you build a plan that is specific to your goals and timeline.
Five places you can go from Norco
🏛️ Public System
California State University
23 campuses · ~460,000 students
2.0 GPA · 60 units · Cal-GETC
ADT guarantees CSU system admission
🔬 Research System
University of California
9 campuses · ~233,000 undergrads
2.4 GPA · 60 units · 7-Course Pattern
TAG available at 6 of 9 campuses
🏫 Independent
Private CA Colleges (AICCU)
87 nonprofit institutions statewide
Varies · ADT Commitment at select schools
ADT Commitment = specific campus guarantee
✊ HBCU Guarantee
Historically Black Colleges
30+ nationally through CCC guarantee
2.0 GPA · Route A: 60 units · Route B: 30+ units
Fee waiver for Common Black College App
🔄 Lateral Move
Another Community College
116 colleges across California
Access a specialized program or CCC Bachelor's
55+ CCC Bachelor's degrees now available
Cal-GETC — Your General Education Roadmap
California General Education Transfer Curriculum
34 Units · Effective Fall 2025
Area 1 — English Communication
3 courses: Composition, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication
Area 2 — Quantitative Reasoning
1 math course (3 to 5 units)
Area 3 — Arts and Humanities
2 courses — at least one arts, one humanities (6 units)
Area 4 — Social/Behavioral Sciences
2 courses from two different disciplines (6 units)
Area 5 — Physical and Bio Science
Physical + biological science, including one lab (7 units)
Area 6 — Ethnic Studies
1 required Ethnic Studies course (3 units)
All Cal-GETC courses require a grade of C or better. C-minus is not acceptable. One pattern works for both CSU and UC.
If you started at Norco before Fall 2025, you may have rights to the old IGETC or CSU-GE Breadth pattern — see a counselor.
📋 View Norco College's Cal-GETC Course List →
Search all CSU, UC, and AICCU campuses
Cal Grant A: CSU $5,742 · UC $12,570 · AICCU $9,084
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See what transfer actually costs — before and after financial aid
💡 These figures show tuition and required fees only — they do not include housing, meals, books, or transportation. Your total cost of attendance will be higher. Use these numbers as a starting comparison, then meet with Norco Financial Aid for a complete picture.
Step-by-step requirements for each transfer destination
California State University
23 campuses from Humboldt to San Diego — the largest four-year system in the nation
2.0
Min GPA
60
Transfer Units
40K
ADTs Earned/Year
Oct–Dec
Application Window
✅ Basic Requirements
60 CSU-transferable semester units
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
Complete Cal-GETC (34 units)
Grade of C or better in all major courses
🎓 The ADT — Degree with a Guarantee
Cal-GETC complete (34 units)
18+ units in your ADT major
2.0 GPA overall and in major courses
60 total CSU-transferable units
C or better in all major courses
✅ ADT Guarantees
Admission somewhere in the CSU system
Junior standing upon transfer
Path to both degrees in 120 total units
Priority consideration at local CSU campus
❌ ADT Does NOT Guarantee
Admission to a specific CSU campus
Admission to a specific major
Admission to any impacted program
⚠️ Impacted Majors
Nursing — separate program application
Business Administration at many campuses
Computer Science — higher GPA often needed
Engineering, Kinesiology, Graphic Design
Check the CSU Impaction Database
📅 Application Timeline
Oct 1–Dec 1 — Priority Fall application window
Aug 1–31 — Spring semester applications
Extended deadlines at Sacramento, Northridge, CSUDH, SFSU
Apply at calstate.edu/apply
🚀 CSU Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) — Dual Admission
Made Permanent Through 2035–36 (SB 640)
TSP lets eligible students lock in a CSU admission guarantee while they are still at Norco — before they have even completed their transfer requirements. If you are a current or recent high school graduate who was redirected from CSU, this may be your fastest path to a guaranteed seat.
Who Qualifies
First-time college students who applied to a CSU and were redirected or not admitted
Students who enrolled at Norco directly from high school without ever attending a 4-year institution
Available at all 23 CSU campuses
What TSP Guarantees
Guaranteed CSU admission if you complete the outlined requirements within approximately 3 years
A specific CSU campus partner assignment at enrollment
A clear, personalized roadmap of exactly what to complete at Norco
Critical Dates
October 31 — TSP opt-in deadline (most campuses; some allow through November 30)
Opt-in happens through the CSU campus that invited you — check your original CSU application portal
Missing the deadline means waiting until the following fall to re-apply for the program
What to Do at Norco
Tell your Norco counselor you are on the TSP track — your SEP should align with TSP requirements
Maintain the GPA your TSP partner campus requires — typically 2.0 minimum but impacted campuses may require higher
Complete all required coursework outlined in your TSP agreement — missing even one item can void the guarantee
Bottom line: TSP is one of the most underused tools at Norco. If you came here straight from high school and a CSU was ever on your list, talk to your counselor this week — the October 31 deadline comes fast.
University of California
9 research campuses — and one of the most generous transfer guarantees in the nation through TAG
2.4
Min GPA (CA Resident)
60
UC-Transferable Units
6/9
Campuses with TAG
Sep 1–30
TAG Window
✅ Basic Requirements
60 semester UC-transferable units
Minimum 2.4 GPA (2.8 for non-residents)
No more than 14 units Pass/No Pass
Complete the UC 7-Course Pattern
Up to 70 UC-transferable units count toward degree
📘 UC 7-Course Pattern
2 courses in English Composition (UC-E)
1 course in Math/Quantitative Reasoning (UC-M)
4 courses from 2+ of: Arts/Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences (UC-H/B/S)
🔒 UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
Submit UC TAP Sept 1–30
30+ UC-transferable units by summer before TAG
Campus-specific GPA: 2.8–3.4 depending on major
You can TAG one campus but apply to all others
TAG is non-binding — you choose where to enroll
🗓️ Application Timeline
Sept 1–30 — Submit UC TAG application
Oct 1–Dec 1 — Submit UC application
March 2 — FAFSA/CADAA + Cal Grant deadline
TAG Campus Eligibility
UC Davis✓ TAG
UC Irvine✓ TAG
UC Merced✓ TAG
UC Riverside✓ TAG
UC Santa Barbara✓ TAG
UC Santa Cruz✓ TAG
UC Berkeley✗ No TAG
UCLA✗ No TAG
UC San Diego✗ No TAG
AICCU — Independent California Colleges
87 nonprofit institutions — from Cal Tech and USC to smaller mission-driven campuses. More affordable than you might think with aid.
87
Member Institutions
$9,084
Cal Grant A Max
2024
AICCU on ASSIST.org
🤝 AICCU ADT Commitment
Earn your ADT from Norco College
Guaranteed admission to the specific campus
Minimum 60 semester units transfer
Junior standing upon entry
Must meet all requirements of that specific institution
📰 National University (2026)
Statewide agreement signed April 2026
Any ADT graduate guaranteed admission
46% tuition discount for ADT holders
Cost drops from $1,665 to $880 per course
💡 Key Differences from CSU ADT
AICCU ADT = guarantee to a specific campus (not a system)
Each school has its own admission and graduation requirements
AICCU institutions now visible on ASSIST.org (Cohort 1, 2024-25)
🔍 How to Research AICCU Options
Use School Finder tab to filter AICCU by price
Check Cost Calculator with Cal Grant A ($9,084 max)
Verify ADT Commitment directly with the school
Look up ASSIST.org for Cohort 1 articulation
HBCU Transfer Guarantee
California community college students have guaranteed transfer access to 30+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities through the CCC-HBCU Transfer Guarantee Project.
30+
HBCUs in the Guarantee
2.0
Min GPA (most schools)
Free
App Fee Waiver (up to 4)
🅰️ Route A — Junior Standing
60 semester transferable units
2.0 GPA minimum (some HBCUs require 2.5)
Complete Cal-GETC (going forward)
Earn an Associate Degree
Junior standing guaranteed upon entry
🅱️ Route B — Unit Placement
30+ UC or CSU transferable units
2.0 GPA minimum
No associate degree required
Unit placement at institution's discretion
📝 How to Apply
Use the Common Black College Application
Application fee waiver for up to 4 HBCUs once requirements are met
Contact Norco Counseling to confirm your eligibility
Your semester-by-semester transfer checklist
📍 Semester 1 — Right Now
📍 Semesters 2 and 3 — Building Momentum
🏁 Final Year — Transfer Application Season
October 31 (Year 1)
TSP Opt-In Deadline — If you are on the Transfer Success Pathway, this is your annual enrollment window. Some campuses extend to November 30 — confirm with your specific CSU partner.
September 1–30
Submit UC TAP / TAG application (if applying to any UC)
October 1 – December 1
Submit UC application and CSU application (Cal State Apply)
March 2
Submit FAFSA or CADAA + GPA Verification Form for Cal Grant A
By Spring
Complete all Cal-GETC and major prep courses
May–June
Accept admission offer (Statement of Intent to Register)
July 1
Send final official transcripts to your transfer institution
July 15
Send Cal-GETC certification (if applicable)
Financial Aid — Don't Leave Money on the Table
Understanding Your Financial Aid
Financial aid is not a bonus — for most community college students, it is the difference between being able to transfer and not. Do not miss the March 2 deadline.
Cal Grant A
Up to $12,570/yr at UC. CSU $5,742. AICCU $9,084. Requires 2.40 GPA, under age 28, and FAFSA/CADAA by March 2.
Cal Grant B
$1,656 living allowance plus tuition assistance for low-income students. Minimum 2.40 GPA. Also requires March 2 deadline.
CADAA (Dream Act)
For undocumented, DACA, TPS, or AB 540-eligible students. Access Cal Grants, BOGW, institutional scholarships. Same deadline: March 2. Norco does not share immigration status with federal agencies.
Board of Governors Fee Waiver
Waives your Norco enrollment fees entirely. Apply through FAFSA or CADAA. Available regardless of citizenship status via AB 540.
Essential tools — bookmarked and ready
ASSIST.org
The official California transfer articulation tool. See exactly which Norco courses satisfy CSU, UC, and AICCU requirements for your specific major.
UC TAP — Transfer Admission Planner
Free UC planning tool. Create an account now, track coursework, and submit your TAG application in September when you are ready.
ADegreeWithAGuarantee.com
Search ADT majors by campus. See which ADT degrees Norco offers and which CSU programs they match.
Cal State Apply
The official CSU application portal. Apply to up to 23 campuses with one application. Priority filing: October 1 – December 1.
WebGrants4Students.org
Check your Cal Grant status, award amounts, and deadlines. This is where you see what the state is prepared to give you.
Norco Transfer Center
Schedule a transfer advising appointment, get campus visit info, and access Norco-specific transfer resources and workshops.
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