Transfer Academy

Is Transfer Academy for me? 

 

Do you need help exploring your major options? 

Do you want to transfer but don't know where to start?

Do you want to meet other first-time college students?

Do you want to learn about how to become a successful college student?

Then the answer is...yes!

 

Applying for Transfer Academy:

 

  • Am I eligible for Transfer Academy?

    If you are a first-time college student who is undecided on your major, then you are eligible for our program. Most students who enter our program do so directly out of high school, though this is not a requirement. 

    You are NOT eligible for Transfer Academy if any of the following is true:

    • You have completed English C1000 (previously English 100) at LMC either on campus or through dual enrollment  (or the equivalent class at another college) - this also includes having taken AP Literature or AP Language with a score of 3 or higher on your AP exam. 
    • You have completed STATS-C1000 (previously Math-110)  at LMC either on campus or through dual enrollment (or the equivalent class at another college) - this also includes having taken AP Stats with a score of 3 or higher on your AP exam.
    • You are a STEM major (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Pre-medical/dental/veterinary, Physics, etc.) -nursing, health, sonography, kinesiology are okay!

    If you are not eligible, learn about other learning communities:

  • What do I need to do before applying to Transfer Academy?

    Be sure to complete the following BEFORE submitting your application:

    • Complete an application for LMC and have an LMC student ID #
    • Complete the English and Math self-guided placements
    • Complete the LMC Online Orientation
  • What must I commit to as a Transfer Academy student?

    To be a Transfer Academy student, you must meet the following guidelines:

    • Be willing to register for English C1000E,  Statistics C1000 & Math 110S, and ACS-10 in your first Fall semester (for a total of 13 units) - no other classes will be permitted in the fall term, and students will be given course codes for specific sections of these classes at Transfer Academy New Student Orientation
    • Commit to going to school full-time (minimum of 12 units in Fall & Spring, (3 units in summer) and taking designated Transfer Academy sections in your first year at the Pittsburg campus
    • Major in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, Business, Nursing, Education, undecided/undeclared, or any other non-STEM major, including sonography, kinesiology, & health (STEM majors are not accepted in Transfer Academy due to class conflicts - please contact the MESA program if you are a STEM major) 
    • Attending program events & socials, meeting with an academic counselor regularly, and attending study hall weekly
    • Be excited about transferring!
  • What happens after I apply?

    Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions/information.

    Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Admission into the program will occur on a rolling basis. Students who are not immediately admitted due to a lack of space will be placed on a waitlist. If a space in the program becomes available, then these students will be contacted and offered admission. 

    If you are eligible for the program, you will receive an invitation to attend an in-person New Student Orientation for Transfer Academy. This orientation will cover the program benefits, requirements, structure, and assistance in enrolling in your fall classes. Attendance at a Transfer Academy New Student Orientation is mandatory for enrollment into the program. Students should not enroll in any classes before attending this orientation, as specific course codes will be given during this workshop.

 

The application for our Fall 2026 cohort will open on Saturday, April 18, 2026.