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Start at UCC. Go Anywhere.

Your Bachelor's Degree Can Start Here.

Thinking about earning a bachelor’s degree? You don’t have to start at a four-year university.

At UCC, you can complete your first two years of college close to home, save money, build a strong academic foundation, and get personalized support as you prepare to transfer.

Your path starts here.

Why Start at UCC?

Save Money
Why pay university tuition for courses you can complete at UCC? Starting at a community college can help reduce the overall cost of earning your bachelor’s degree while you complete your lower-division coursework.

Stay Close to Home
You can begin college without immediately moving away from family and friends.

Get Personal Support
At UCC, our advisors and faculty can help you choose courses, create an academic plan, and prepare for your next step.

Start Your Bachelor’s Degree
Begin your bachelor’s degree here and complete your transfer coursework at UCC, then continue at a four-year university.

Keep Your Options Open
You don’t have to know exactly where you’ll transfer when you start. We’ll help you explore your options and build a plan that fits your goals.

What Can I Study?

Whether you know exactly what you want to become or you’re still exploring, UCC can help you get started.

Explore pathways in areas such as:

  • Business
  • Education
  • Psychology
  • Health Sciences
  • Biology and Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering
  • And more

What Is the AAOT?

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

The AAOT is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university. You can complete your lower-division general education coursework at UCC while working toward your associate degree, then transfer your education toward a bachelor’s degree.

Your path could look like this:

UCC
Complete your first two years

Transfer
Move to a four-year university

Bachelor’s Degree
Continue toward your bachelor’s degree

Where Can UCC Take You?

Your bachelor’s degree can take you wherever your goals lead. Explore transfer opportunities to four-year universities throughout Oregon and beyond.
Start here.

Umpqua Community College

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Transfer there.

University of Oregon
Oregon State University
Southern Oregon University
Western Oregon University
Eastern Oregon University
Portland State University
Oregon Institute of Technology

Other four-year universities
Transfer opportunities and course applicability vary by program and institution. Work with an advisor to develop your individual transfer plan.

Not Sure What Comes Next?

That’s okay. You don’t have to have your entire future figured out before you start. Our Enrollment Professionals can help you:

  • Explore majors and careers
  • Choose the right courses
  • Create an academic plan
  • Understand transfer requirements
  • Identify potential universities
  • Stay on track toward your degree

Your Bachelor's Degree Doesn't Have to Start at a University.

Start Here. Go Anywhere.