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Univ Transfer
Welcome to the Transfer & Career Center!
We are your guide for a smooth transition from Cuesta to your next destination—whether that’s transferring to a four-year university, exploring career options, building your resume, or landing your next job or internship. We’re here to support your goals every step of the way!
Here's information if you are a first-year student
- See the First Year To-Do List for CSU/UC Transfer below (PDF)
- Check out the University Bound Program
- Add theTransfer/Career Center to your Canvas Dashboard!
Are you in your final year?
- View our Final Year Transfer Checklist
List of All Upcoming Transfer Workshops! - Meet with an academic counselor to look over your college/university application before hitting submit! Click to Schedule your "Transfer Application Review" Appointment.
Transfer Steps
- Use online Career/Major Exploration tools
- Declare your major in your myCuesta Portal
- To change major, use Student Self-Service > Records > Change Major
- Use myCuesta Pathway to track degree progress
Use your major information page
- Find out which CSUs & UCs offer your major at www.transferbound.com
- Research campus websites to learn about programs, location & cost
- Use the UC Transfer Admission Planner and CSU Transfer Planner tools
- Meet with a counselor to make a Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Update your SEP if you change your major or universities!
- Learn requirements for UC/CSU admission on www.assist.org
- For Cal Poly SLO, review and plan for all required/desired major courses
- Attend workshops, use computer lab, get help with university applications
- Add Transfer/Career Center to your CANVAS dashboard for info & reminders
- Connect with students & get additional support in University Bound
- Your transfer GPA is important and first-year grades have a big impact
- Talk to your instructor if you need help or are having trouble with a class
- Use the Student Success Center for FREE tutoring
- Consult with a drop-in counselor if you have quick questions