Transfer- in Student Information

Who is a Transfer-In Student

You are a Transfer-In student if you attended another college or university and are enrolling at SBCC to continue your education. Your completed coursework may be evaluated for credit toward a certificate or degree at SBCC, toward transfer or to meet prerequisites for classes at SBCC.   

  •  New transfer-in students are not required to meet with a counselor before registration.

Transfer-In Student Checklist

  1. Transcript Evaluation
  • Submit official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges to Admissions and Records.
  • If you attended a California Community College, you can have your transcripts evaluated by the Transcript Evaluation Office (TEO). 
  • If you need a prerequisite evaluated submit your request to the Transcript Evaluation Office (TEO).

 

  1. Registration Dates
  • Priority registration for transfer-in students begins April 17, 2025 for summer and begins June 18, 2025 for fall.

 

  1. Academic Counseling Appointments 
  • New transfers who are currently enrolled in spring classes can book an appointment in Starfish.
  • New transfers who will attend SBCC for summer ONLY, need to seek advising from their home institution.
  • New transfers who will attend SBCC for summer/fall will be able to fill out the appointment request form starting April 10. 

 

  1. What to Expect at Your Appointment

Counselors will:

  • Create a student educational plan (SEP).
  • Start the transcript evaluation process.

 

  1. Transcript Evaluation Process
  • If you attended a California Community College, your transcripts will be evaluated by the Transcript Evaluation Office (TEO). 
  • It can take up to 3 months for non California Community College transcripts for specific courses requiring SBCC department review.

Important : For coursework completed outside the California Community College system, providing course syllabi can speed up the process. Math and English courses require syllabi for course evaluation.