The Transfer Center’s goal is to help you continue your education towards a four-year bachelor’s degree as well as to increase student awareness of transfer opportunities so that more students are encouraged, motivated and prepared to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
Services For A Successful Transfer Experience:
- Transfer counseling and workshops
- Four-year college representative visits
- Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAG)
- Associate Degrees for Transfer to CSU (AD-T)
- Concurrent Enrollment & Cross Registration programs
- Computers for transfer research and completing college applications
- Fall Transfer Day college fair
- Spring UC Davis field trip
Transfer Resources:
Meeting with 4-Year Representatives
Make an appointment to meet with 4-Year Representatives and get your questions answered. Click on link below to make an appointment:
Virtual Workshops & Webinars
Below are Transfer Workshops and Webinars:
- UC Santa Cruz Transfer Events
- UC Berkeley Transfer Success Workshop
- San Jose State University Transfer Webinars
- UC Davis Transfer Webinars
- UC Irvine Transfer Workshops
- UC Los Angeles Transfer Admissions Presentation
- UC Santa Barbara Transfer Webinars
- UC Santa Cruz Transfer Workshops
- CSU Campus Events
Four-Year Representative's Contact Information

Cal State East Bay In-Person Visit
09/30/26 at 10:30am - 01:30pm | Tower Building, Room 201
Thinking about transferring to Cal State East Bay? Meet one-on-one with a Cal State East Bay representative at Laney College to learn more about transfer opportunities and get your questions answered.
Students can schedule an appointment during one of two upcoming campus visits:
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
10:30AM – 1:30PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Laney College Library, 3rd Floor
UCLA Transfer Admission Presentation
10/01/26 at 04:00pm - 05:00pm | Online
Interested in transferring to UCLA? Join an online Transfer Admission Presentation to learn more about UCLA and the transfer admission process.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about transfer requirements and ask questions during the webinar.
First Thursday of each month, Fall through Spring
Location: Online via Zoom
Questions? Contact UCLA representative Diana Elizabeth Torres at dtorres@admission.ucla.edu.
Transfer Day 2026
10/06/26 at 10:30am - 12:30pm | Laney Quad
Planning to transfer to a four-year college or university? Join the Laney College Transfer Center for Transfer Day 2026!
Meet with representatives from more than 30 universities, explore transfer opportunities and get information to help you plan your next steps. Whether you're preparing to transfer soon or just beginning to explore your options, it’s never too early to start planning.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
10:30AM – 1:00PM
Laney College Quad
UCLA UC PIQ Workshop for Transfer Applicants
10/06/26 at 04:00pm - 05:00pm | Online
Applying to a UC for Fall 2027? Join UCLA for an online workshop focused on the UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) for transfer applicants.
Learn strategies for crafting strong, authentic PIQ responses and get guidance on how to approach the Additional Comments section of the UC application.
Tuesday, October 6
3:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: Online via Zoom Register here →
Questions? Contact UCLA representative Diana Elizabeth Torres at dtorres@admission.ucla.edu
Cal State East Bay In-Person Visit
10/21/26 at 10:30am - 11:30am | Tower Building, Room 201
Thinking about transferring to Cal State East Bay? Meet one-on-one with a Cal State East Bay representative at Laney College to learn more about transfer opportunities and get your questions answered.
Students can schedule an appointment during one of two upcoming campus visits:
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
10:30AM – 1:30PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Laney College Library, 3rd Floor
UCLA UC PIQ Workshop for Transfer Applicants
10/22/26 at 04:00pm - 05:00pm | Online
Applying to a UC for Fall 2027? Join UCLA for an online workshop focused on the UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) for transfer applicants.
Learn strategies for crafting strong, authentic PIQ responses and get guidance on how to approach the Additional Comments section of the UC application.
Thursday, October 22
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: Online via Zoom Register here →
Questions? Contact UCLA representative Diana Elizabeth Torres at dtorres@admission.ucla.edu
UCLA Transfer Admission Presentation
11/05/26 at 04:00pm - 05:00pm | Online
Interested in transferring to UCLA? Join an online Transfer Admission Presentation to learn more about UCLA and the transfer admission process.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about transfer requirements and ask questions during the webinar.
First Thursday of each month, Fall through Spring
Location: Online via Zoom
Questions? Contact UCLA representative Diana Elizabeth Torres at dtorres@admission.ucla.edu.
UCLA UC Application Workshop: Tips & Reminders
11/20/26 at 11:00am - 12:00pm | Online
Applying to the University of California for Fall 2027? Join UCLA for an online workshop designed to help transfer applicants prepare their UC applications.
Get key application tips, important updates and UCLA insights, followed by a live Q&A where you can get your questions answered.
Friday, November 20
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Online via Zoom
Questions? Contact UCLA representative Diana Elizabeth Torres at dtorres@admission.ucla.edu
UCLA Transfer Admission Presentation
12/03/26 at 04:00pm - 05:00pm | Online
Interested in transferring to UCLA? Join an online Transfer Admission Presentation to learn more about UCLA and the transfer admission process.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about transfer requirements and ask questions during the webinar.
First Thursday of each month, Fall through Spring
Location: Online via Zoom
Questions? Contact UCLA representative Diana Elizabeth Torres at dtorres@admission.ucla.edu.

Transfer From Laney College to a UC, CSU or HBCU
Laney College offers a clear path to transfer to top universities, including the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Our supportive programs and transfer services help you achieve your educational goals.
University of California Berkeley’s Starting Point Mentorship Program (SPMP) is open to California Community College Students. The SPMP program helps with the following:
- Prepare to transfer to the University of California
- Receive guidance from a current UC Berkeley transfer student
- Opportunities to connect with UC Berkeley
Cross Enrollment Programs
The Cross Enrollment Program (SB 1914) allows undergraduate students who meet certain eligibility criteria and are enrolled at any California Community College, the California State University, or the University of California to enroll, without formal admission in any of the other systems.
To Be Eligible - University of California Berkeley
- Must be enrolled at Laney College during the current semester that the student seeks to cross-enroll at a four year institution.
- The student must pay the appropriate tuition required by Laney College for the semester in which the student seeks to cross-enroll.
- The student must have the appropriate academic preparation, as determined by the host campus, consistent with the standard applied to currently enrolled students, i.e., completion of pre-requisites. Admission to the course is subject to availability and instructor approval.
- The student may not enroll in a course that is offered at Laney College.
- Student may take one undergraduate course per semester at UC Berkeley.
- The student has completed at least one semester at Laney College as a matriculated student at the time of application with a GPA of 2.0
- Students cannot enroll in Extension, summer session, graduate level and any other courses not supported by the state.
- UC Berkeley charges each student an administration fee, currently $46 per unit.
- Open to California Resident only
- High school students are not eligible to participate in UCB Cross-enrollment program through Laney College.
Application Filing Period:
Fall 2026: May 4-May 14
Spring 2027: Nov. 30- Dec 10
Please contact Cynthia Taing at ctaing@peralta.edu for more information.
To Be Eligible - Cal State University East Bay
- The student must be enrolled at Laney College during the current semester that the student seeks to cross-enroll at a four year institution.
- The student must pay the appropriate tuition required by Laney College for the semester in which the student seeks to cross-enroll.
- The student must have the appropriate academic preparation, as determined by the host campus, consistent with the standard applied to currently enrolled students, i.e., completion of pre-requisites. Admission to the course is subject to availability and instructor approval.
- The student may not enroll in a course that is offered at Laney College.
- Student must have completed a minimum of 20 semester units and no more than 72 transferable units at the home campus with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
- Students who were formerly enrolled at CSUEB, but were academically disqualified, are not eligible to participate in the cross-enrollment program.
- Student must be enrolled in at least 12 units, where 6 units must be at Laney.
- Enrollment in lower division courses at CSUEB which are offered by the home campus at any time during the academic year is not permitted under this program.
- The student must comply with residency requirements at home campus.
- The cross-enrollment form must be signed and approved by the Home Campus Advisor and Director of Admissions & Records/Registrar.
- Student cannot apply for cross-registration for a term where they have either applied to or are admitted as a regularly matriculated student to CSUEB.
- Student will need instructors' approval for the class they want to cross-enroll in.
- Open to California Resident only
- High school students are not eligible to participate in CSUEB Cross-enrollment program through Laney College.
Application Filing Period:
Fall 2026: May 4-May 14
Spring 2027: Nov. 30- Dec 10
Please contact Cynthia Taing at ctaing@peralta.edu for more information.
The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) represents over 85 private, nonprofit colleges and universities across California. These schools offer small class sizes, personalized support, and a variety of academic programs to help students achieve their goals. Explore the AICCU to discover transfer opportunities and resources tailored for you!
Important Links
California State University (CSU)
- Associate Degree for Transfer
- California Dream Act – CSU Campus Resources
- California State Universities (CSU)
- Campus Costs of Attendance
- CSU Admission Handbook
- CSU Campus Impaction Info
- CSU High Unit Majors with Exceptions to GE Breadth
- CSU Local Admission and Service Areas
- CSU Online Degree Program
- Foster Youth Programs
Colleges & Universities
Transfer Admission Guarantee Programs
Transfer Guarantees at HBCUs
University of California (UC)
- Application Fees
- Campus guidance for IGETC
- Dates and Application Deadlines
- Dream Act – UC Resources
- How UC Applications Are Reviewed
- Personal Statement
- Transfer Admission Planner
- UC Admission Requirements
- UC Admission requirements for International Students
- UC Major Preparation Pathways
- University of California (UC)



