§ 66731 Student Transfer Priority

Education Code·California

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•California wants students to easily move from community colleges to universities like UC or Cal State.
•The Governor, lawmakers, and school leaders must treat this as a top priority.
•All public colleges in California should work together to make transferring smooth.

Example

A student finishes their two-year degree at a local community college and wants to go to a UC school.

The law says the UC system should make it easy for this student to transfer and continue their education without extra hassle.

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§ 66731 Student Transfer Priority

Student matriculation from community colleges through the University of California and the California State University shall be recognized by the Governor, Legislature, and the governing boards of each of California’s public postsecondary education segments as a central institutional priority of all segments of higher education. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1188, Sec. 5.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 66731.

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