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Welcome to the Laney College Transfer Center
We are here to help you to continue your education towards a four-year bachelor’s degree. We offer resources and services for a successful transfer experience. These include a library of college catalogs and reference handbooks, university representative visits, university campus tours, transfer workshops and information sessions, transfer admission guarantees, concurrent enrollment programs, computers for research and applications, and an annual Transfer Day.
Click here to see photos from 2011 Transfer Day .
STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER
Click here to see a checklist for transfer students.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
For transfer to a CSU campus in Winter quarter 2013, the filing period is June 1 – 30, 2012. For transfer in Spring 2013, the filing period is August 1 – 31, 2012. Click here for the CSU Application.
For transfer to a UC campus in Winter quarter or Spring semester 2013, the filing period is July 1 – 31, 2012. Click here for the UC Application.
Check out the Video Tutorials on the right of this page.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Click here for the Calendar of university representative visits to Laney.
Click here for a List of university representatives’ contact information.
- Stanford Summer Medical Careers Opportunity Program - Monday, February 13 from 10:30am – 12:30pm Drop-in at Student Center & 12:30 – 1:30pm Information Workshop in Room F-170A
- Exploring Careers Workshop – Tuesday, February 21 from 12 -1pm in Room F-170C
- UC Davis Campus Tour Bus Trip – Friday, March 16 from 7:45am – 5pm
To attend these workshops and events or to make an appointment with a university representative, you need to sign up at the Transfer Center or call (510) 464-3135.
TRANSFER ADMISSION GUARANTEES
We have guaranteed transfer admission agreements with several colleges and universities. Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAG) allows eligible students to write a contract with four-year universities. These agreements provide guaranteed admissions upon fulfillment of the contract.
Seven University of California (UC) campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements. The filing period is September 1 – 30 for transfer in the fall semester of the next year. We also have transfer guarantees with Santa Clara University and Golden Gate University. See the Links on the top right of this page.
For more information about the TAG and writing a contract, come to the Counseling office or call (510) 464-3152 to schedule an appointment with a counselor before the deadline.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS
Laney students can enroll in one lower division class each semester and earn academic credit at a participating university. Click here for eligibility requirements.
Participating Universities:
UC Berkeley
CSU East Bay
Mills College
John F. Kennedy University
Holy Names University
For more information about these programs, contact Lilian Chow, Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator, at (510) 464-3150 or lchow@peralta.edu
UC BERKELEY MENTOR PROGRAM
The Starting Point Mentorship Program offers Laney students the opportunity to get paired with a UC Berkeley student mentor who can help them explore their academic potential and prepare for transfer to UC Berkeley. Mentors provide students with information, motivation, and access to resources. Click here for the application.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Laney College Transfer Center
Counseling Portable 1
900 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 464-3135
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Transfer Center Director: Kathy Ma, MSW
Transfer Center Assistant: Laura Ramos

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