Transferring Credits

Did you know it is free to apply as a Community College Transfer Applicant? Start the Common Application today and your application fee will automatically be waived.

Santa Clara is on the quarter system. Transfer students are allowed to transfer up to half of the total number of units required for their specific degree. Transfer coursework must be completed at an accredited institution.

Santa Clara follows University of California guidelines on transferable courses, with some exceptions.

SCU is on ASSIST.org, a California database that helps prospective students determine what completed community college courses may satisfy electives, general education and major requirements. For guidance, feel free to watch the following tutorial. 

If your school is not listed on ASSIST, please reference the resources at the bottom of this page.

Transfer credit evaluations for individual students are completed after admission to SCU. For questions about the evaluation, contact the Registrar’s Office by phone 408-554-4331 or email transfercredit@scu.edu

Students attending one of the local community colleges may refer to the Undergraduate Transfer Credit guide to assist them in creating their transfer plans to SCU.

• Transferring from a California Community College
• General Transfer Guide to the SCU Core Curriculum (PDF)
• How to request pre-approval for post-matriculation transfer credit (PDF)
• Majors and Minors Checklist from Drahmann Advising