You know you want a bachelor's degree, but maybe you are not sure what college to attend, what classes you need, or how to get from where you are now to a four-year university. The good news is that you do not have to start at a four-year university to work toward a bachelor's degree. For many students, starting at Lemoore College can be a way to complete lower-division coursework, explore programs, and build a transfer plan before continuing to a four-year college or university.
If the transfer process feels confusing, start by focusing on one step at a time.
Start With Your Goal
Before choosing classes, think about the bachelor's degree or career you may want
to pursue.
You do not need to have every detail figured out. You can start by asking yourself:
- What subject or career interests me?
- What bachelor's degree might I need for that career?
- Do I have a specific university in mind?
- Would I like to attend a CSU, UC, private university, or another four-year school?
- What classes will I need to complete before I transfer?
If you are unsure about your major or career direction, explore Lemoore College's academic programs and connect with Counseling & Advising. Counselors can help you explore majors, create an educational plan, and understand your transfer options.
Build Your Transfer Plan Early
One of the most important things you can do is create a Student Education Plan with
a counselor.
Your education plan connects your major, transfer goal, and courses so you can understand what you need to complete each semester. This can help you avoid taking classes that do not fit your degree or transfer pathway.
Schedule an appointment with Counseling & Advising to start building or updating your plan.
You do not have to wait until you are almost finished with Lemoore College to think about transferring. Starting early gives you more time to understand requirements, explore universities, and make changes if your goals change.
Understand Your Transfer Options
There is not just one way to transfer.
Depending on your major and destination, you may have options such as an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG), CSU Transfer Success Pathway, or Fresno State's Bulldog Bound program. Lemoore College's Transfer Services can help you understand which pathways may apply to your goals.
Explore Lemoore College Transfer Services to learn more about transfer pathways, requirements, workshops, and university representatives.
Associate Degree for Transfer
An ADT can provide a structured path from a California community college to the CSU
system. Completing an ADT can provide guaranteed admission to the CSU system with
junior standing when applicable requirements are met, although admission to a particular
campus or impacted program may have additional requirements.
Ask your counselor whether an ADT is available for your major and whether it fits your transfer goal.
UC Transfer Options
If you are considering a University of California campus, you will need to pay attention
to UC transfer requirements and major preparation. Some students may also qualify
for the UC Transfer Admission Guarantee program at participating campuses.
Learn about UC transfer planning and requirements through Lemoore College Transfer Services.
Fresno State
If Fresno State is part of your plan, Lemoore College students can explore Bulldog
Bound, a transfer program that provides a pathway to guaranteed admission when program
requirements are met. Lemoore College's Transfer Services provides information about
registration, education planning, application assistance, and Fresno State transfer
resources.
Explore Fresno State Bulldog Bound through Lemoore College Transfer Services.
Choose Your Classes With Transfer in Mind
It can be tempting to choose classes based only on what fits your schedule. But if
you plan to transfer, the courses you take can matter for both general education and
your intended major.
Lemoore College offers transfer-focused general education options, including Cal-GETC, which is designed to fulfill lower-division general education requirements for transfer to UC and CSU campuses. However, your exact course requirements depend on your major and transfer destination.
Review transfer education options and talk with a counselor before assuming a particular course will meet your transfer requirements.
Explore Universities Before You Apply
You do not have to wait until application season to learn about four-year universities.
Lemoore College's Transfer Services offers access to university representatives, transfer workshops, application assistance, and transfer events. These opportunities can help you ask questions about majors, admission requirements, application timelines, and what you should be doing before you apply.
View Transfer Services and upcoming transfer events.
You can also use tools such as ASSIST to explore California community college transfer agreements and compare major preparation requirements.
Your Transfer Timeline Can Start Now
Your path might look something like this:
- Explore your options.
Think about possible majors, careers, and four-year universities. - Meet with a counselor.
Create your Student Education Plan based on your transfer goal. - Choose courses strategically.
Make sure your classes support your degree and transfer requirements. - Research universities.
Compare campuses, majors, admission requirements, costs, and deadlines. - Use transfer resources.
Attend workshops, meet university representatives, and ask questions. - Apply when the time comes.
Track application deadlines and complete any additional requirements requested by your target universities.
You Do Not Have to Know Everything Yet
Wanting a bachelor's degree is a great place to start, even if you do not know exactly
how you will get there.
Lemoore College can help you turn a general goal—“I want a bachelor's degree”—into a plan with specific classes, transfer requirements, and next steps. Your plan can also change as you learn more about your interests and the universities available to you.
If you are not sure where to begin, start with one conversation.
Connect with Lemoore College Counseling & Advising or visit Transfer Services to begin exploring your path toward a bachelor's degree.