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You’ve got big plans. Starting your college career at SCC is a smart move. If you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, SCC can help you get there. Take advantage of SCC’s transfer services, including:
- Transfer partnerships with ASU, UA, NAU, GCU, and 40+ public, private, and online institutions across the country
- Opportunities to meet with representatives from Arizona’s universities on SCC’s campus
- Special events, like Transfer Fairs, workshops, and more
- Help with the transfer process
- Direct course equivalency and the seamless transfer of credits*
Education Pays: Earning a Bachelor’s Degree
Attaining a bachelor’s degree can help boost your lifelong earning potential. People with bachelor’s degrees earn an average of 40% more than those who don’t.
Why Start at SCC?
Complete and Transfer an Associates Degree
The Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) provides a foundation of completed general courses (35-37 credits) that transfer as a block to ASU, NAU, and UA.
Get Ahead with Gen-Ed
SCC offers courses to fulfill your university’s general education requirements. Catch up or get ahead – identical classes at a fraction of the cost.***
Explore Your Options without Breaking the Bank
Not sure what you want to do with your life? Need to raise your GPA for scholarship opportunities? At $97 per credit hour, SCC is the perfect place to spread your wings.
Low-Cost Tuition Reduces Student Debt
Low-Cost Tuition Reduces Student Debt
Starting your educational journey at SCC can potentially save thousands of dollars in general education requirements. When you’re ready to transfer, we’re here to help.
Completing the first two years of your courses at SCC, where you can finish your lower-division classes, earn an associates degree, and then transfer to a four-year university to complete your bachelor’s degree, can save you a ton of money.
Transfer to a University and Complete your Bachelor’s Degree
SCC can help you reach your educational and career goals. We’re pleased to offer transfer agreements (known as transfer pathways) with all three public Arizona universities, as well as more than 40 private, out-of-state, and online college and university partners. These partnerships ensure that your credits transfer seamlessly to the university of your choice.
Quick links to our most popular transfer partners:
Arizona State University (ASU)
- MyPath2ASU™ Maricopa-ASU Pathway Program (MAPP)
- Guaranteed admission to ASU degree programs when all MAPP requirements are met.
- Cost-effective pathway ensuring all courses transfer and apply to an ASU degree.
- 24/7 Access to electronic tools, including the Pathway Tracker and My ASU to provide clear documentation of your degree progression.
- Access to ASU Transfer Specialist and other pre-enrollment services on-site at the Maricopa Community Colleges.
- Invitations to ASU special college events.
- ASU Transfer page for SCC Students
Northern Arizona University (NAU)
- 2NAU Pathway Program at Scottsdale
Complete the first two years of your schooling at SCC, then transfer to NAU in Flagstaff, online, or another statewide location to finish your degree. - NAU 90/30 Bachelor’s Degree Programs
NAU is the only university in the state that offers 90/30 bachelor’s degree programs. Students can transfer up to 90 lower division credit hours and then complete 30 upper division credits through NAU to earn a bachelor’s degree. - Earn an NAU Bachelor’s degree from SCC’s campus
Earn an associate degree at SCC, then transfer to NAU and earn a bachelor's degree in Biology, Hospitality Leadership, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Interior Design, or Strategic Leadership – right here on SCC’s campus. NAU faculty, staff, and classes are here on site.
University of Arizona (UA)
- UA Bridge Program
- SCC students transferring to UA are automatically eligible for UA’s Bridge program, which provides additional transfer support services to students.
- Transfer to UA
AGEC Definitions
Explore additional transfer pathways:
University Transfer Partners: View our full list of partners and explore transfer pathways. You’ll learn which classes to take and when to take them.
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC): A foundation of completed general courses (35-37 credits) that transfer as a block to ASU, NAU, and UA.
AGEC-A: For students who want to study liberal arts when they transfer to the university. Examples include English, History, Religion, Philosophy, and Communications.
AGEC-B: For students who want to study business when they transfer to the university. Examples include Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Marketing.
AGEC-C: For students who want to study programs that require more rigorous math and science when they transfer to the university. Examples include Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering.
Many other degrees offered at SCC transfer to university partners, as well. Your Academic Advisor can help you plan your academic roadmap to ensure maximum credit transfer.
Need to confirm if a course you’ve already taken will transfer to your university of choice? Check your course(s) here.
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How Does MyPath2ASU™ Work?
*Speak with an Academic Advisor or visit AZ Transfer’s Course Equivalency Guide for more information.
**Chart data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and SCC Fast Facts.
***The Shared Unique Number (SUN) System helps students identify courses that will directly transfer among Arizona's community colleges and three public universities. Using the SUN System, students can easily search for and enroll in courses that offer direct equivalency at other Arizona colleges and universities. Many other courses also transfer. Speak with an Academic Advisor or visit AZ Transfer’s Course Equivalency Guide for more information.
Transfer to SCC
Are you ready to continue your education by transferring to SCC? We’re here to assist with the process, and we’re excited to help you reach your educational and professional goals.