Private Universities

Private California Universities

California is home to over a hundred private universities. Many private universities accept lower-division transfer students, allowing students to transfer with less than 60 transferable units completed. In addition, some private universities accept CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC patterns.

LAHC Transfer Center recommends students who are interested in private universities to meet with a counselor.

University of Southern California (USC)

USC Transfer Admissions Website

USC is a constellation of schools, centers and institutes where some of the brightest minds, working together in a dynamic and collaborative environment, are leading the way to the future of education and a healthier, more joyful and more sustainable Los Angeles and world.

USC Requirements:

Present at least one year of rigorous, full-time academic coursework, with strong grades. Check out our Transfer Student Profile to see the average GPA of our most recent class of admitted transfer students.
Show consistent progress toward a USC degree with at least one year of rigorous, full-time academic coursework. Competitive candidates typically take 14-16 units per term.
Complete the equivalent of USC’s lower-division Writing requirement, Writing 130.
Meet our minimum math requirement by demonstrating a mastery of Algebra II (Advanced Algebra) in high school, or Intermediate Algebra in college with a grade of C or better. Many majors require additional math.
Make satisfactory progress toward meeting USC General Education requirements.
Complete additional lower-division courses required (and recommended) by their intended major, if applicable. Refer Additional Coursework by Major to see if your intended major requires lower-division courses that should be completed before you transfer. This is especially important for students pursuing degrees in science, engineering, architecture or business.
International students whose native language is not English must also demonstrate English-language proficiency.

Transfer Tools

Transfer Planning Guide
University of Southern California and L.A. Harbor College Articulation Agreement

USC Transfer Contact Information
Address: 3551 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Phone: 213-740-2311

Talk to an Admissions Counselor
Whitney Rollerson
Phone: (213) 740-6347
Email: rollerso@usc.edu

Charles Drew University

Charles Drew University Transfer Website

Charles R. Drew University is a private, nonprofit, community-founded, student-centered institution of medicine and science committed to cultivating diverse health professions leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations.

CDU Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an associate degree to transfer to CDU?

No, but it is advantageous to complete general education courses and lower-division requirements at your local community college.

Do you accept any AD-Ts to your programs?

Yes, but if you are missing any prerequisites to the undergraduate program, you are responsible for taking those courses.

Do I need to choose a major before transferring?

Yes, you must choose a major and complete major preparation coursework before transferring.

What GPA do I need to transfer to CDU?

The GPA necessary for admission can vary from program to program. However, to be eligible for admission to CDU, the minimum GPA is 2.5 in transferable courses.

CDU Transfer Contact Information:
Address: 1731 E. 120th St.  Los Angeles, CA 90059
Phone: (323) 563-4800

ASU Local

ASU Local Transfer Website

ASU Local reimagines the college experience by blending online coursework with in-person support, career readiness and community engagement. Building on ASU Online’s 13+ years of experience, ASU Local offers a flexible path to earning a world-class bachelor’s degree while staying rooted in your hometown.

ASU Local Requirements:

12–23 transferable credits:
- You must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA and
- You need to meet first-year student admission requirements
24 or more transferable credits:
- Must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA.
An associate degree or higher:
- Must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (for Arizona residents) or 2.50 cumulative GPA (for nonresidents).

ASU Local Locations

ASU Local - Los Angeles
Address: 1111 S Broadway Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: 213-510-6938

ASU Local - Long Beach
Address: 4271 Clark Ave #4153, Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone: 213-510-6984

Woodbury University

Woodbury University Transfer Website

Woodbury University was founded in 1884 and is a small, creative institution located in the heart of one of the most exciting places in the world. Our campus is a scenic 22-acres situated in Burbank, California at the heart of Los Angeles’ creative economy. Located in the San Fernando Valley, Woodbury lies adjacent to the Verdugo foothills near the Angeles National Forest. The campus straddles the border between Los Angeles and Burbank, providing students with the best of both cities, ranging from world-class film and entertainment studios, to the LA Fashion District, to the region’s thriving creative and startup community and so much more.

Woodbury University Requirements

GPA Minimum (unweighted)
- 2.75+: Regular Admission
- 2.50-2.74: Transition Track
Completion of Course Required Classes
- Check the website for the articulation agreement for your major
  - Associate degree for Transfer (AD-T) for the School of Business
    - Students who have completed an AD-T in Business Administration from a California Community College are guaranteed to transfer in at the junior level with >/= 60 units for the following majors at Woodbury University: Fashion Marketing, Management, Marketing, 3 + 1 BBA + MBA.
      - Woodbury will only accept grades of C or better.
      - Those students admitted under Academic Fresh Start, or those that have submitted an AP waiver, are not guaranteed to transfer in at the junior level.

Woodbury University Transfer Contact Information
Address: 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504
Phone: (818) 252-5221
Email: admissions@woodbury.edu

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to Historically Black Colleges & Universities

What is an HBCU?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) is defined as "any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans" (Higher Education Act of 1965). HBCUs were established primarily to serve the higher education needs of the Black community, however, they are open to students of all ethnicities.

There are just over 100 HBCUs recognized by the US Dept. of Education that include public, private, denominational, liberal arts, land-grant, independent university systems, single-gender serving, researched-based that award Bachelor’s Degrees, Graduate/Masters/Professional Degrees, and Doctoral Degrees offering competitive tuition rates. The majority of classes at HBCUs are smaller and are taught by professors rather than teaching assistants, in a nurturing and supportive environment.

The California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee Pathway to HBCU (CCC-HBCU) Program

The objective of the California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Program is the development of transfer pathways that will facilitate a smooth transition for students from all of the California Community Colleges to partnered HBCUs. These pathways will simplify the transfer process and reduce students’ need to take unnecessary courses, thereby shortening the time to degree completion and saving student costs.

Transfer Advantages

Acceptance of completed transfer-level community college courses
A free single application for up to four participating partner HBCU institutions
A simplified transfer process
Priority consideration for housing when application submitted by the posted deadline
Consideration for transfer scholarships if you have a 3.2 or higher grade point average (based on funding availability)
Pre-admission advisement

Check out the HBCU partners below:

Out of State Universities

Across the country, there are thousands of universities. Students who want to pursue universities outside of California are encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss course selection and educational planning.

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program offers to reduce tuition for California students who meet the institution’s WUE admissions criteria and enroll in colleges in the Western States including North Dakota and South Dakota.

For more information about WUE. Click here

Arizona State University (ASU)

University Representative
ASU Local - Downtown LA
Jimmy Bailon
@email

https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/MyPath2ASU
Transfer Admissions Website
Guaranteed Program for Admission

Designed for California community college students, the Guaranteed Program for Admission helps students stay focused on earning an undergraduate degree and plan for a smooth transfer to ASU.

General university admission is guaranteed upon successfully meeting the following conditions*:

An associate degree with a minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 2.50
or
A fully certified Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSUGE), with a minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 2.50 plus either a final high school transcript or GED
or
Completion of at least 24 transferable semester credits with a minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 3.00 (4.00=“A”) plus either a final high school transcript or GED

*Some ASU colleges and schools have additional or higher requirements for admission into their programs.