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.

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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 1

Begin researching our HBCU partner institutions.

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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.

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STEP 3

Obtain a fee waiver code from your counselor in order to complete the Common Black College Application.

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STEP 4

Fill out our program contact form for hands-on guidance through the transfer process.

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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.

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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. External page. Our average response time is 48 hours.

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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.

About

HBCUs were established primarily to serve the higher education needs of the Black community. However, they are open to students of all ethnicities. Most HBCUs are located in the South and on the East Coast. They award bachelor’s degrees in many fields and many award master's and doctorate degrees. Students who receive at least a 2.0 GPA (higher for some partner institutions) and 30 transferable units are guaranteed transfer to a HBCU as part of the California Community Colleges partnership with more than 25 select HBCUs. We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about your options, please reach out to HBCUtransfer@cccco.edu. External page.

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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HBCU Transfer Opportunities

Upcoming Events

Events are always taking place on HBCU campuses. Be sure to check often as events are continually added throughout the year.

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Your future shouldn’t be out of reach

Explore scholarships to qualifying HBCUs and get the financial support you need to make your dreams a reality. Check beck often to see if new scholarships have been added.

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If you are an HBCU who values the contributions of transfer students on your campus and would like to learn more about the program, please contact us for more information.

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Your role in the program

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First, it's best to research the HBCUs the California Community Colleges are partnered with to identify the college with the best fit.

Our HBCU Transfer Opportunities program guarantees admission to more than 30 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), allowing students to complete their undergraduate degree journey.

Next, meet with your counselor at your local community college to review your transcript to make sure the minimum transfer qualifications are met:

  • 2.0 GPA (higher at some institutions)

  • 30+ transferable units or an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT).


Your counselor can also give you a promo code allowing you to apply to up to four HBCUs free on the Common Black College Application. External page. For HBCUs not included on the Common Black College Application, go directly to that school’s website to apply.

Once you apply, submit official transcripts for ALL colleges/universities attended. Be sure to attend one of the California Community Colleges' “How to Apply” webinars or work with one of our team members to assist you throughout the process.