Transfer Center - Websites
TRANSFER RELATED WEBSITES AND RESOURCES
California Resources
ASSIST
(http://www.assist.org)
ASSIST is an online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one
California Community College can be applied when transferred to the University of California or California
State University. It allows you to explore major options and requirements specific to UC and CSU campuses.
PATHWAYS is the University of California's online undergraduate admission information and application network.
It is designed to help students learn about the UC system, select a UC campus, plan to finance higher education, and apply for admission.
CSU Mentor
(http://www.csumentor.edu)
CSU Mentor is an online resource designed to help students learn about theCalifornia State
University system, select a CSU campus, plan to finance higher education, and apply online for admission.
CaliforniaColleges.edu
(http://www.aiccu.edu)
California Colleges is the state's official website that provides information about higher education in
California - CSU, UC, Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities, and California
Community Colleges. It is an online resource to help students explore colleges & careers, plan & pay for college, and college admissions.
National/International Resources
CollegeView
(http://www.collegeview.com/)
CollegeViewoffers campus tours, career and major information, and profiles of over 3,800 universities
within the United States. CollegeView also offers college applications, scholarship search, and college admissions information.
Petersons
(http://www.petersons.com)
Peterson's provides information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs,
distance learning, executive training, private secondary schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration.
CampusTours.com
(http://www.CampusTours.com)
An online source for virtual college tours, college webcams, interactive campus maps, college videos, movies and pictures.
Historically Black Colleges
(http://edonline.com/cq/hbcu/)
An online source for virtual college tours, college webcams, interactive campus maps, college videos, movies and pictures.
College Source Online
The West Valley College Library subscribes to College Source Online which features over 30,826 home pages
and College Catalogs in complete cover-to-cover original page format including 2-year, 4-year, graduate and
professionals schools. WVC students may access this resource from the computers in the Transfer/Career Center in the Counseling Building.
StudyAbroad.com
(http://www.studyabroad.com)
Provides listings for thousands of study abroad programs in more than 100 countries throughout the world.
EAP has a program for every kind of student, with 130 top host institutions in some 35 countries.
CSU International Program (IP)
(http://www.gateway.calstate.edu/csuienet/)
IP is affiliated with over 50 distinguished universities and other institutions of higher education in 19
countries where you can pursue coursework for CSU resident credit.
Career Resources
EUREKA
(http://www.eueka.org)
Eureka is an occupational site that allows you to explore career, educational, and financial aid/scholarship
options. It is available at the Transfer/Career Center and off-campus. To access Eureka off-campus contact
the Transfer/Career Center at (408) 741-2040 or
transfer@wvc.edu.
ARCHcareers.org
(http://www.archcareers.org/)
This site will give you an overview to the varied and diverse paths to a career in architecture and its requirements.
Find out which school offer Architecture degrees in the US.
All Nursing Schools
(http://www.allnursingschools.com/)
This site provides you with a directory of schools in the US, salary information, job descriptions, career profiles, and more.
CalTeach
(http://www.calteach.com)
TEACH California provides you with the information you need in order to become a credentialed teacher in
California, locating financial aid, checking out schools and school districts, and finding a job.
Financial Resources
A students' guide to financial aid. Information about grants, loans, aid to veterans, and on-line application can be accessed through this site.
FastWeb!
(http://www.fastweb.com)
Scholarship search, college directory, information on admissions, financial aid, money management, career planning, jobs, life after college.
CSU Financial Aid Information
(http://www.csumentor.edu/FinAid/)
UC Financial Aid Information
(http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/payingforuc/fin_aid.html)