HBCU Transfer Opportunities
Our program guarantees admission to more than 30 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), allowing students to complete their undergraduate degree journey.
Join the California Community Colleges' annual statewide tour, the HBCU Caravan, from October 28–November 7 to explore the vital role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in advancing equity and learn about the benefits of attendance and the transfer process. View our flyer to find an event near you and register today.
Ready to start your future at an HBCU?
Now that you know about the California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee, get started on the steps to transfer to an HBCU.
STEP 2
Meet with a community college counselor to discuss your schools of interest, explore opportunities outlined in our Transfer Tool, and review ALL college transcripts to ensure you meet program requirements.
STEP 3
Obtain a fee waiver code from your counselor in order to complete the Common Black College Application.
STEP 4
Fill out our program contact form for hands-on guidance through the transfer process.
STEP 5
For HBCUs not found on the Common Black College App website, reach out to the school's contact listed below in the HBCU partners section in order to apply directly.
Questions?
If you have questions about the transfer process, we’re here to help. Send an email with your name and contact number, the California community college you currently attend or plan to attend, and your chosen HBCU along with your question to hbcutransfer@cccco.edu. Our average response time is 48 hours.
HBCU Transfer Agreement
The California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Program makes it easy for students to get from a California community college to an HBCU. This program simplifies the transfer process and reduces the need for students to take unnecessary courses, which shortens the time it takes to get a degree and saves money along the way.
Meet Our HBCU Partners
We are proud to have partnered with a wide variety of HBCU institutions that offer a variety of degree programs and with varying regional locations that include rural, suburban and urban communities.
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Alabama State University
915 S. Jackson Street
https://www.alasu.edu/
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Sommer Spencer, District Recruiter
sspencer@alasu.edu
334-782-8934 -
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Arkansas Baptist College
1600 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
https://www.arkansasbaptist.edu/
Little Rock, AR 72202
Justin Murray, Director of Admissions and Recruitment
justin.murray@arkansasbaptist.edu
501-420-1232 -
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
https://www.benedict.edu/
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Mrs. Keisha Montgomery, Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Keisha.Montgomery@benedict.edu
803-705-4910 -
Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Road
https://www.bowiestate.edu/
Bowie, Maryland 20715-9465
Jasmin Hurling Spears, Senior Transfer Admission Counselor
jhurlingspears@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3408 -
Central State University
1400 Brush Row Road
https://www.centralstate.edu/
Wilberforce, Ohio 45384
Amanda McCombs, Enrollment Specialist
amccombs@centralstate.edu
937-376-6596 -
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street
https://www.claflin.edu/
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115
Reynolda Brown, VP Enrollment Management
reybrown@claflin.edu
803-535-5569 -
Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
https://www.dillard.edu/
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
Christina Clark, Admissions Representative
knwilliams@dillard.edu
504-816-4345 -
Edward Waters University
1658 Kings Road Jacksonville
https://www.ew.edu/
Florida 32209
Kendrick Dunklin
Executive Director, Enrollment Manager
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Fisk University
1000 17th Avenue N.
https://www.fisk.edu/
Nashville, Tennessee 37208
Sheila Smith, MBA
Associate Vice President, Advancement & Enrollment Mgmt
shsmith@fisk.edu
615-329-8710 | 615-300-5074
Upcoming Events
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