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​Private and Out of State Universities Transfer Information ​Transferring to a private or out-of-state college/university is different from applying​ to a UC or CSU. The minimum requirements to transfer vary at each college. To confirm the transfer requirements, deadlines, and more, please schedule an appointment with a transfer counselor.  Santa Ana College has agreements with a number of out-of-state universities - click here to view a list of schools. If your school is not listed and/or you would like to create a transfer plan, schedule an appointment with a SAC transfer counselor by visiting us in S-110 or calling 714-564-6165.

Application Requirements 

The transfer process generally requires the following: 

• ​​Complete minimum amount of transferable units 
  
• Complete appropriate English and math requirements (if required)
• Complete general education courses 
• Complete major preparation courses 
• Earn and maintain a competitive GPA 
• Apply on time!​

​The application process for private universities vary by campus. ​Nearly 900 private schools accept the Common Application, a platform through which applicants can apply to multiple campuses at once. Although multiple campuses may exist on one application, each campus may have different submission deadlines and requirements. For assistance, please consult with the University​ Transfer Center or an admissions representative from your transfer university of interest. ​​​​

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement among WICHE’s 16 members, through which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students. Click here for the full list of participating WUE schools!

Through WUE, eligible students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state, and pay no more than 150 percent of that institution’s resident tuition rate. 

Since full nonresident college-tuition rates may exceed 300 percent of resident rates, WUE increases affordable higher-education choices for students, and minimizes the adverse impacts of student loan debt.

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