Private/Independent
Colleges and Universities Information
 This
section includes information on the following topics:
What is the AICCU?
AICCU stands for the Association of Independent California Colleges
and Universities. There is a wide variety and number of private/independent
colleges and universities in California. By choice and design each California
independent college and university has its own special character and mission.
Seventy-three (73) private colleges in California are members of the AICCU.
What courses transfer to a private
university?
Check with your counselor to see if there is a current articulation
agreement between San José City College and the college you are interested in
attending. If there is not a current articulation agreement with the university
of your choice, your counselor will be able to find out which SJCC classes will
be accepted. Contact the admissions office at the four-year university for
more assistance.
What are the transfer requirements?
Each university will have specific major and admissions requirements.
Even though San José City College may not have articulation agreements with
all colleges, your counselor will be able to advise you as to which SJCC classes
will be appropriate to take for the four-year college your are planning to transfer.
Consult the catalog for the four-year university for specific requirements.
It may be possible to transfer to many private colleges as a lower division
transfer student (less than 56 semester units), and in some cases, it
may be to your advantage to do so. An example would be if there are several
lower division courses required for your major that are not available at San
José City College. Transfer admission requirements vary, so check the catalog
or web site for the college that you are interested in attending.
How do I apply?
Each university’s application filing periods will vary. You are urged
to apply during the priority filing period and respond to all requests
for additional information (official transcripts, test scores, etc.) by the
dates requested. For applications, contact the four-year college directly.
Some campuses have their applications available online.
Does SJCC have a Transfer
Admission Agreement (TAA) with any of the private universities?
Yes. SJCC has a Transfer Admission Agreement with Santa Clara University.
How much does it cost?
Private universities, unlike public institutions, get their funding
from private resources. Therefore, the fees are generally more expensive than
at a CSU or UC. The specific costs will vary depending on the college or university
attended. Financial aid and scholarships
are available at most campuses.
Private Colleges Links:
AICCU General Information
AICCU
College Profiles
AICCU
Matching Assistant
AICCU
List of Majors
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