University Transfer
Los Angeles Pierce College is one of the top ranked university transfer colleges in California. Pierce has the number one transfer rate to both the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and California State University Northridge (CSUN). In fact, Pierce is tenth statewide for all CSU (California State University) transfers and eleventh statewide for all University of California transfers awarding over 2,400 Associate Degrees and Certificates for Transfer each year! In addition, Pierce has transfer agreements with other public and private universities.
Pierce provides premier instruction with small class sizes and online student support services and are customized for each student’s individual needs and living situation. International students can study at our beautiful campus in Los Angeles or fully online.
Students may opt to do both, studying in Southern California during the Fall and Spring and returning home to study online for Winter or Summer sessions. Pierce combines outstanding academic programs with comprehensive student support to ensure the success of our students.
Graduation and Transcripts
Graduation
Students must file a graduation petition to be evaluated for completion of degrees or certificates. This includes general education certification.
Students can file a graduation petition in their student portal. They can also schedule an appointment with an academic counselor if they need assistance submitting a petition.
Visit the Graduation Office website for deadlines and steps to file a graduation petition.
Students who are eligible to graduate will receive their diploma or certificate via Parchment Diploma Services.
If a student's graduation petition is approved, they will receive an email from Parchment.
Visit the Graduation Office website for more information.
Transcripts
The Los Angeles Community College District (СÀ¶ÊÓƵ) uses Parchment Transcript Services. СÀ¶ÊÓƵ is part of the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ.
For information on how to order your transcripts, view the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ: How to Order Transcripts website.
If you wish to have courses taken outside the Los Angeles Community College District (СÀ¶ÊÓƵ) evaluated for СÀ¶ÊÓƵ credit, you must meet with an academic counselor.
You will also need to send official transcripts to СÀ¶ÊÓƵ СÀ¶ÊÓƵ and Records. International transcripts must first be evaluated by a CTC approved credential agency.
For more information about transcript evaluation, visit the Counseling Center: Transcript Evaluation website.