"At the University of California, Santa Barbara, about 20 percent of incoming students are transfers. More than 90 percent of those transfers come from California community colleges and aspire to complete their degree in two years. While many have achieved that goal, they often lacked time to explore campus offerings or felt pressured to complete their degree on an expedited timeline, according to institutional data."
"Getting data: UCSB's institutional research planning and assessment division conducts an annual new student survey, which collects information on students' demographic details, academic progress and outside participation or responsibilities. The fall 2024 survey revealed that 26 percent of transfers work for pay more than 20 hours per week; an additional 40 percent work between 10 and 20 hours per week. Forty-four percent of respondents indicated they do not participate in clubs or student groups."
About 20 percent of incoming students at the University of California, Santa Barbara are transfers, with over 90 percent coming from California community colleges and aiming to complete their degree in two years. Many transfers meet that timeline but experience credit loss, heavy work commitments, and constrained time for academic exploration. Transfers participate less in research and student groups, reducing access to high-impact practices. Fall 2024 survey results show 26 percent of transfers work more than 20 hours per week, 40 percent work 10–20 hours, and 44 percent do not join clubs. A new initiative seeks to raise transfer awareness of campus opportunities and improve the transfer climate.
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