… The time it takes to transfer depends on the number of units completed each term, and the minimum number of units that a transfer institution requires for admission. Most students will complete 60-70 units prior to transfer. 4. Do I need an Associate of Arts degree to transfer? California colleges and universities do not require an AA to transfer unless a student … majors prior to transfer as time and energy permits. Universities and colleges have different rules about double majors, so a student would need to check with the specific institution. 21. What does it mean to minor? To "minor" in a subject means …