Apply as a Transfer Student
A Transfer Student is someone who has previously attended another college or university and has completed 24 units or more with a 2.0+ GPA other than Butte. Follow the steps to apply.
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You will apply to Butte through CCC Apply.
When you apply, you’ll choose a major or goal. Explore your options at butte.edu/programs.
Applying for financial aid is one of the first steps toward paying for college.
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to be considered for grants, scholarships, fee waivers, work-study, loans, and other financial aid programs.
To continue to be considered for financial aid at Butte College, you must submit a new financial aid application each academic year. If you have already completed a FAFSA or CADAA, be sure the Butte College School Code is included on your application (FAFSA: 006972; CADAA: 00807300).
- Visit the MyBC Portal & Click "Log In.”
- Enter your MyBC username and password (from your Admissions email).
Transfer students are required to complete Orientation. Since you’ve earned a degree from another college or completed 24 or more units at another college, you’re automatically eligible to complete Orientation online.
Complete the request form to receive access to the online Orientation. Please note that online Orientation does not include a counseling appointment. You’ll need to schedule your own appointment with a counselor to create an education plan and choose classes.
You can also choose to attend in-person Orientation. During in-person Orientation, you’ll complete the Orientation requirement, meet with a counselor, and register for classes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Have you completed coursework at another college? Your credits might help you meet course eligibility, degree or certificate requirements here at Butte College! Sending your official transcripts is easy—just follow the steps on our website.
Butte College awards credit for successful completion of Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
Students must submit official score reports to Admissions and Records. Credit awarded may be substituted for coursework applicable to a degree or certificate, and also may be used to transfer to four-year colleges and universities (may be subject to limitations imposed by those institutions).
See EXAM SCORES in the Catalog to view the Advanced Placement (AP) Policy.
Each student at the time of admission or returning to Butte College (after being absent for one semester or more) will be classified according to his/her legal residence. Evidence may be required to prove physical presence in California and intent to make California the permanent home.
This information was extracted from California Education Code sections 68000 and after, as well as California Administrative Code Title V, sections 54000-54072.
