Transfer & TRiO Programs

Center For Retention and Transfer

The Los Angeles Southwest College Center for Retention and Transfer assists students transferring to a four-year college or university. Representatives from the University of California, the California State University system and private colleges, such as the University of Southern California, provide regular visits to campus and give up-to-date information to students.

Tours to many colleges and universities are arranged, and students may sign up for these tours at the Transfer Center, located in Student Services Center 216. All students planning to transfer are encouraged to use the Transfer Center for information and assistance. College catalogs are available for students use. Academic advisement, tutoring, and university application assistance are available. Evening counseling is available by appointment.

Program Highlights

The U.S. Department of Education funds these programs to help students overcome, class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.

Purpose

To provide low-income, potential first generation college students with the programs and services that will allow them to better understand and pursue educational opportunities and be competitive in their quest for postsecondary education.

College Program

Number of students: 250

Useful Links

Services:

Counseling (Individualized Educational Plans to assist students in the transfer process)
Assist students in expanding their awareness of career choices
Tutorial Assistance (available in all needed disciplines)
University Representatives (Each week representatives from four-year universities are on campus and available to speak with about their respective universities)
Transfer Fair (Each semester over 30 representatives from colleges and universities, state-wide and nationally is held on campus).
Resources (extensive collection of college catalogs, scholarship resource books, college rating guides, an internet lab; to search for colleges, scholarships and apply on-line).
Field Trips (Transfer days and Open Houses at four-year colleges and to cultural events)

Contact Us:

Ms. Miller, Program Coordinator/Counselor

Phone: (323) 241-5397

E-mail: millerel@lasc.edu

Ms. Ford, Counselor/Honors' Program Counselor

Phone: (323) 241-5399

E-mail: fordld@lasc.edu

For Walk-in Counseling Please Contact Our Office:

Student Services Center Bulding (SSC) 216

Office Phone : (323) 241-5392