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University Transfer

University Transfer Partners

International students who start their higher education at Tacoma Community College can continue their studies towards a four-year Bachelor's degree by transferring. To make the transfer process easier, TCC has developed transfer agreements with the following universities:

*Indicates university with conditional admission letter available when applying to TCC

 

UNIVERSITY LOCATION MIN. GPA ENGLISH CONDITIONS SCHOLARSHIPS
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt* Arcata, CA 2.0 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 71 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS / 95 Duolingo Link >>
California State University - Monterey Bay Seaside, CA 2.0 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 61 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS Link >>
California State University - Northridge Los Angeles, CA 2.0 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and College-level Math  
California State University - San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA 2.0 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102  
California State University - San Marcos* San Marcos, CA 2.0 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 61 TOEFL / 5.5 IELTS Link >>  
Central Washington University* Ellensburg, WA 2.0 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 71 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS / 105 Duolingo 
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Eastern Washington University Spokane, WA 2.0  Associate of Arts or Sciences/Option A  
Gonzaga University Spokane, WA 2.7 3.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 80 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS Link >> 
Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID 2.0 2.0 GPA in 14+ transferrable credits or 61 TOEFL / 5.5 IELTS / 90 Duolingo  Link >>
Pacific Lutheran University* Tacoma, WA 2.75 3.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS Link >> 
Portland State University Portland, OR 2.5

Associate's degree (or 30+ transferable college-level credits) and 

2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 71 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS


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Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA 2.0 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 80 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS  
San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA 2.0 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 61 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS  
Seattle Pacific University* Seattle, WA 2.5 3.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS / 105 Duolingo Link >>
Seattle University* Seattle, WA 3.0 3.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 86 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS Link >>
The University of Iowa* Iowa City, IA 2.5 80 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS Link >>
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 2.5 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 and 24+ transferable college-level credits Link >>
University of Cincinnati* Cincinnati, OH 2.0 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and 24+ transferrable credits or 66 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS / 95 Duolingo Link >>
University of Montana Missoula, MT 2.0 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 70 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS  
University of North Carolina-Greensboro Greensboro, NC 2.0 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS  
University of Oregon* Eugene, OR 2.5 2.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 61 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS Link >> 
University of Washington - Tacoma* Tacoma, WA 2.75 3.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 83 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS  
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse* La Crosse, WI 2.0 Associate of Arts/Science and 73 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS  
Washington State University* Pullman, Vancouver, Everett, & Spokane, WA 2.5 3.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS Link >>
Western Washington University* Bellingham, WA 3.0 3.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 80 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS

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Whitworth University Spokane, WA 3.0

Associate of Arts/Science and
3.0 GPA in ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 or 79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS

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The transfer process was quite straightforward with help of the advisors. They showed me the step-by-step process.”

Rebecca Florentine, Indonesia

Applying to a non-Transfer Partner

Students are also invited to work with their International Advisor to apply and transfer to universities that are not on the above list. International students at Tacoma Community College have been admitted to many high-ranking universities over the years, from the University of Washington - Seattle to University of California - Los Angeles and many other excellent institutions.

Schedule an appointment with your International Advisor to begin discussing the transfer process.

CURRENT STUDENT ADVISING

International Programs at Tacoma Community College also offers quarterly events to assist students with selecting their transfer partner. Events include International Transfer Fairs, presentations on the Transfer Process and visits from partner and non-partner universities. Watch for upcoming events on the TacomaCCInternational Facebook Page.

Learn more

International Programs
Tacoma Community College
Building 11, 2nd Floor
Phone/Fax: 253-566-5190
Facebook/Instagram: @tacomaccinternational