We’re excited that you’re interested in becoming a CCCP Scholar. This page will provide you with essential information on how CCCP empowers, motivates, and equips transfer students with the necessary tools for successful transfer from community college.
PROGRAM
The CCCP Scholars Program is a year-long UC Transfer Prep Program from Summer 2026 through Spring 2027. The goal is to motivate, inform and prepare California community college students to transfer to a baccalaureate degree-granting institution, including selective top-tier research universities such as UCLA.
CCCP Scholars apply for and participate in one of four Summer Experiences. All experiences include an introduction to UC transfer requirements, research, university writing and support programs. Grounded in social justice, a majority focus on the history and resources available to a specific student community, and each experience features a unique opportunity.
STRUCTURE
- One-year commitment
- Attend one summer experience
- Attend one Academy each quarter*:
Fall 10/25/26 | Winter: 01/30/27 | Spring: 04/24/27 - Make contact(s) with a Peer Advisor each quarter*
- Enrollment at a California community college
- Research and apply for at least one scholarship
- Maintain and update contact information
- Report transfer progress each term through UC TAP
- Complete entrance and exit surveys
- Transfer Scholars enrolling at UCLA are expected to enhance the Transfer Receptive Culture by committing 20 volunteer hours per year with CCCP.
*UCLA quarter includes Fall (Sep – Dec), Winter (Jan – Mar) and Spring (Mar – Jun).
Returning Scholars: Scholars who complete the program satisfactorily can participate in multiple years by submitting an application each year and updating their UC TAP account.
Focus
The CCCP Scholars Program is designed for communities who can most benefit from a student centered and social justice grounded program based on educational equity, but welcomes all interested community college students to apply. CCCP Scholars must be new, continuing or returning California community colleges students enrolling for Fall 2026 who may be:
- The first in their family to go to college.
- From a low-income background.
- Non-traditional students, having faced challenges in their academic career.
- From underserved communities.
- Part of California’s higher education equity plans.
- Have recently graduated from high school and plan to enroll in a community college in the fall.
- Students currently attending community college who have not yet completed a transfer curriculum at the time of application.
- Show potential for transfer success!
Note: International students who hold a current US Visa (F1 or other visa) are not eligible.
Summer Experiences
Summer Intensive Transfer Experience Plus (SITE PLUS)
Six-week in-person commuter experience. On Tuesday & Thursday, students attend a UCLA Summer Session course in the morning (exact times vary by course), followed by mandatory transfer prep activities and equity discussions from 2-6 PM. Students will receive individual advising on the UC application and personal insight questions, introduction to research, university writing and support programs.
Selection Criteria:
- UC-Transferable GPA: 3.0+ by last completed term
- UC-Transferable Units: 30+ by Spring 2026
- UC-Transferable English Composition completed by Spring 2026
- UC-Transferable Math completed by Spring 2027
- Intended transfer term: Fall 2027
- Open to all California Community College Students
| Program Dates | Program Application Due Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 – July 31, 2026
Mandatory Dates: |
Applications are now open!
Applications due Friday, April 17, 2026 by 11:59pm (PST) |
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Classic Summer Intensive Transfer Experience (CLASSIC SITE)
Three-day residential summer program hosted at the UCLA residential halls. Students will engage with undergraduate research opportunities, explore various Transfer resources and student support programs, and benefit from year-long personalized intersectional peer advising provided by current UCLA Transfer students.
Selection Criteria:
- UC-Transferable GPA: 3.0+ by last completed term
- UC-Transferable Units: 30+ by Spring 2026
- UC-Transferable English Composition completed by Spring 2026
- UC-Transferable Math completed by Spring 2027
- Intended transfer term: Fall 2027
- Open to all California Community College Students
| Program Dates | Program Application Due Date | Application Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 – August 6, 2026 | Applications are now open!
Applications due Friday, May 1, 2026 by 11:59pm (PST) |
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STEM Summer Intensive Transfer Experience (STEM SITE)
Three-day residential summer program hosted at the UCLA residential halls. Students will engage with undergraduate research opportunities, explore various STEM resources and student support programs, and benefit from year-long personalized intersectional peer advising provided by current UCLA STEM Transfer students.
Selection Criteria:
- UC-Transferable GPA: 3.0+ by last completed term
- UC-Transferable Units: 30+ by Spring 2026
- UC-Transferable English Composition completed by Spring 2026
- UC-Transferable Math completed by Spring 2027
- Intended transfer term: Fall 2027
- Open to all California Community College Students
| Program Dates | Program Application Due Date | Application Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 – August 6, 2026 |
Applications are now open!
Applications due Friday, May 1, 2026 by 11:59pm (PST) |
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Summer Intensive Transfer Experience Lite (SITE LITE)
One-day experience at UCLA. Students learn to navigate the community college to transfer to the University of California. Introduction to the CCCP Scholars Program, transfer requirements, educational pipeline, peer advisor lead talking circles, community specific transfer presenters/panels, campus tour, and tips for success at the community college.
Selection Criteria: Open to high school seniors planning to enroll at a community college in Fall 2026 AND continuing community college students. Open to all California Community College Students.
| SITE LITE | Focus | Program Dates | Program Application Updates *Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (PST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITE LITE 1 & 2 | Focus on the history, educational pipeline and resources available to Black/African American and Chicanx/Latinx students. | July 20, 2026 | Applications are now open!
Applications due Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (PST) |
| SITE LITE 3 & 4 | Focus on the history, educational pipeline and resources available to students who identify as Women of Color and Men of Color. | July 22, 2026 | |
| SITE LITE 5, 6, & 7 | Focus on the history, educational pipeline and resources available to Non-Traditional, Parenting, Southeast Asian students. | July 27, 2026 |
Power 2 The Transfer Webinar (P2TT-W)
Online synchronous experience. Focus on communities, educational pipelines and creating culturally-affirming spaces. Includes the option to participate in multiple webinars.
Selection Criteria: Open to high school seniors planning to enroll at a community college in Fall 2025 AND continuing community college students. Open to all California Community College Students.
| P2TT-W | Focus | Program Dates | Program Application Updates *Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 by 11:59 pm (PST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power to the Transfer Experience Webinar 1 | Focus on the history, educational pipeline and resources available to Undocumented students. | July 24, 2026 | Applications are now open!
Applications due Monday, June 1, 2026 by 11:59pm (PST) |
| Power to the Transfer Experience Webinar 2 | Focus on the history, educational pipeline and resources available to Foster students. | August 10, 2026 | |
| Power to the Transfer Experience Webinar 3 | Focus on the history, educational pipeline and resources available to STEM students. | August 12, 2026 | |
| Power to the Transfer Experiences 4 | Focus on the history, educational pipeline and resources available to ALL students. | August 14, 2026 |
Academic Year
After completing a Summer Experience, CCCP Scholars have access to support for the duration of the program until the end of spring.
*UCLA quarter includes Fall (Sep – Dec), Winter (Jan – Mar) and Spring (Mar – Jun).
By the UCLA fall quarter,* CCCP Scholars are assigned a CCCP Peer Advisor who will them-, fem- or mentor them for the academic year. A Peer Advisor is a current UCLA student who is also a community college transfer student or ally. Scholars are required to contact their Peer Advisor each quarter.*
APPLICATION
The CCCP Scholars Program 2026-2027 Application process includes four required steps:
Note: Use the same email for all CCCP forms, including UC TAP, to avoid delays in the review process.
Step 1: UC Transfer Admission Planner
Create and complete a UC Transfer Admission Planner account.
Current and returning Scholars: Please update your existing UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) account.
Note: CCCP will verify your UC TAP completion before reviewing your CCCP Scholars Program 2026-2027 Application.
Note: This step is required.
Step 2: Create a UCLA Logon ID
Register as a guest user through the UCLA Identity Management Portal to obtain your UCLA Logon ID. This account is required to access and complete your CCCP Scholars Application.
Be sure to review and accept all required terms to successfully complete your registration.
Step 3: CCCP Scholars Checklist
Complete and submit the CCCP Scholars Information Checklist form. This step allows CCCP staff to verify that you have completed Steps 1 and 2 before moving forward in the application process.
You will be asked to provide the email used for your UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) account and your UCLA Logon ID. Be sure to use the same email across all CCCP forms and communications to avoid delays.
After submission, CCCP staff will review your checklist. Once verified, you will receive access to the CCCP Scholars Application. Please allow 2–3 business days for verification.
Submit only one checklist. If you need to make updates, contact CCCP at cccp@college.ucla.edu.
Step 4: Access the CCCP Application
After completing Steps 1–3 and receiving verification, you will be provided with the link to submit your CCCP Scholars Application.
Please note: You will receive an invitation to the CCCP Scholars Program Application approximately 2-3 business days.
Be sure to complete your UCLA CCCP application at least 24 hours before the program deadline to ensure you are considered for your program of choice.
Need Application Support?
Need application support? Explore the guides below to help you successfully complete each step:
CCCP Application Guide (Steps 1–4)
This general guide, developed by CCCP staff with transfer students in mind, provides a step-by-step overview of the full application process. It walks you through each step from start to submission to help you stay on track.
UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) Guide
This guide supports you in creating and completing your UC TAP account, an essential tool for tracking your academic progress and meeting UC transfer requirements.
UCLA Logon ID Guide
This guide walks you through how to create your UCLA Logon ID by registering through the UCLA Identity Management Portal, which is required to access your CCCP application.
