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Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)

OUR PROGRAM GUARANTEES ADMISSION TO 37 HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Who is Welcome

HBCUs were established primarily to serve the higher education needs of the Black community. However, they are open to students of all ethnicities. Most HBCUs are located in the South and on the East Coast. They award bachelor’s degrees in many fields and many award master's and doctorate degrees.

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About

The California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Program makes it easy for students to get from a California community college to an HBCU. This program simplifies the transfer process and reduces the need for students to take unnecessary courses, which shortens the time it takes to get a degree and saves money along the way.

Students who receive at least a 2.0 GPA and 30 transferable units are guaranteed transfer to a HBCU as part of the California Community Colleges partnership with 37 select HBCUs. 

We're here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about your options, please reach out to HBCUtransfer@cccco.edu.


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Steps to Apply

Now that you know about the California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to HBCUs, get started on the steps to transfer to an HBCU.

If you have questions about the transfer process, we're here to help. Send an email with your name, the California community college you currently attend or plan to attend, and your chosen HBCU, along with your question to hbcutransfer@cccco.edu. Our average response time is 48 hours. 

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STEP 1
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Begin researching our HBCU partner institutions.
Complete Application
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STEP 2
Step 2
Meet with a community college counselor to discuss your schools of interest and review ALL college transcripts to ensure you meet program requirements.
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STEP 3
Step 3
Obtain a fee waiver code from your counselor in order to complete the Common Black College Application.
Apply Now
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STEP 4
Step 4
Fill out our program contact form for hands-on guidance through the transfer process.
Apply For Our Programs
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For HBCUs not found on the Common Black College App website, reach out to the school's contact found on our HBCU partners page in order to apply directly.
Get In Touch

Transfer Advantages

  • Acceptance of completed transfer-level community college courses
  • A free single application for up to four participating partner HBCUs
  • A simplified transfer process
  • Priority consideration for housing when application is submitted by the posted deadline
  • Consideration for transfer scholarships if you have a 3.2 or higher grade point average (based on funding availability)
  • Transfer counseling

HBCU Success By the Numbers

Black Professional who Attended an HBCU:

40%
Black and African American Members of Congress are HBCU grads
12.5%
of Black and African American CEOs are HBCU grads
40%
of Black and African American engineers are HBCU grads
50%
of Black and African American college professors at non-HBCUs are HBCU grads
80%
of Black and African American judges are HBCU grads

Statistics are from 2015.

Partner HBCUs

Alabama State University
​Randall Massey, District Recruiter & Transfer Specialist
rmassey@alasu.edu | 334-229-4806
Albany State University
Alcorn State University
Mrs. Katangelia Tenner, Director for Admissions
ksampson@alcorn.edu | 601-877-6148
Arkansas Baptist College
James Burrell, Director of Admissions
James.burrell@arkansasbaptist.edu
Benedict College
Mrs. Keisha Montgomery, Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Keisha.Montgomery@benedict.edu | 803-705-4910
Bennett College
Jasmine Faison, Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
jfaison@bennett.edu | 336-517-2167
Bethune-Cookman University
Carol Brown, Transfer Student Services Coordinator
brownc@cookman.edu | 386-481-2105
Bowie State University
Lawrence Webb, Admissions Counselor
lwebb@bowiestate.edu | 301-860-3370
Central State University
Amanda McCombs, Enrollment Specialist
amccombs@centralstate.edu | 937-376-6596
Claflin University
Reynolda Brown, VP Enrollment Management
reybrown@claflin.edu | 803-535-5569
Clark-Atlanta University
Antonio McFarland, Senior Recruiter
amcfarland@cau.edu | 404-880-6342
Dillard University
De’Idra Richard, Diversity Outreach Counselor
drichard@dillard.edu | 504-816-4309
Edward Waters College
Justin Murray, Transfer Counselor
justin.murray@ewc.edu | 904-470-8207
Fisk University
Daniela Lopez, Senior Admissions Counselor
flopez@fisk.edu | 615-329-8666
Florida Memorial University
Eric Foster, Admissions Counselor
Eric.foster@fmuniv.edu | 305-626-3613
Fort Valley State University
Dennis Gillaird, Assistant Director of Recruitment & Operations
dennis.gillaird@fvsu.edu | 478-825-6506
Grambling State University
Kenneth “Jemal” Ruffin, Assistant Director – Head Recruiter
ruffink@gram.edu | 318-274-6108
Harris-Stowe State University
Bethany Ferguson, Transfer Admission Counselor
fergusob@hssu.edu | 314-340-3304
Huston-Tillotson University
Asia Haney, Interim Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions
aehaney@htu.edu | 512-505-3023
Kentucky State University
Jennifer Williams, Director of BREDS Office for Enrollment & Scholarships
Jennifer.williams@kysu.edu | 502-597-6486
Lane College
Derrick Mays, Director of Admissions
dmays@lanecollege.edu | 731-426-7563
Lincoln University of Missouri
Amanda Woods, Assistant Director
woodsa@lincolnu.edu | 573-681-5017
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Kenyatta Austin, Transfer Counselor
kaustin@lincoln.edu | 484-365-7208 (office) | 484-746-0831 (cell)
Mississippi Valley State University
Danisha Williams, Director of Admissions
Danisha.williams@mvsu.edu | 662-254-3345
North Carolina Central University
Denettia Shaw, Dir. Office of Transfer Services
Dshaw9@nccu.edu | 919-530-6687
Philander Smith College
Mr. Yohannis Job, Interim Director of Admissions & Recruitment & Special Assistant to the President
yjob@philander.edu | 501-370-5211
Shaw University
Ashley Conner, Assoc. Dir. Of Admissions & Recruitment
Ashley.conner@shawu.edu | 919-546-8357 (office) | 919-822-4134 (cell)
Southern University and A&M College
Jocha Gordon, Assistant Director of Admissions
Jocha_gordon@subr.edu | 225-771-3662
Stillman College
Valarie Wilson, Senior Director of Enrollment Management
vwilson@stillman.edu
Talladega College
Lon C. Weind
lweind@talladega.edu | 256-761-8879 (office) | 626-536-7837 (cell)
Tennessee State University
Dr. Carjamin Scott, Dir. Admissions & Recruitment
cscott@tnstate.edu | 615-963-2594 | 615-669-9152
Texas Southern University
Christopher London, Transfer Admissions Coordinator
Christopher.london@tsu.edu | 713-313-1985
Tougaloo College
Joel Swan, Enrollment Officer
jswan@tougaloo.edu | 601-977-7771
Tuskegee University
Jessica Hudson, Admissions Counselor
jhudson@tuskegee.edu | 334-724-4852
Virginia State University
Angela Diggs, Director of Recruitment
adiggs@vsu.edu | 804-524-5901/5972
Voorhees University
West Virginia State University
Jameelah Means, Director of Admissions
jmeans9@wvstateu.edu | 304-204-4341
Wiley College
Shawana Hayes, Assistant to the AVP of Enrollment Services & Recruitment/Admissions Operations Coordinator
Shayes1@wileyc.edu | 903-927-3291
Xavier University of Louisiana
Kendra Lawrence, Senior Associate Director of Admissions
klawren4@xula.edu | 504-520-7388

Ready to kickstart your future at an HBCU?

Join hundreds of CCC transfer students on the journey to a life-changing education.

Step 1

Fill out our program application form for hands-on guidance through the transfer process.

Apply for our Program

Step 2

Begin researching our HBCU partner institutions.

Explore Schools

Step 3

Meet with a community college counselor to discuss your schools of interest and review ALL college transcripts to ensure you meet program requirements.

Step 4

Obtain a fee waiver code from your counselor in order to complete the Common Black College Application.

Start Application

Step 5

For HBCUs not found on the Common Black College App website, reach out to the school's contact found on our HBCU partners page in order to apply directly.

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