Digital Transfer Maps provide clear pathways to a degree
offer transfer students a simple, visual roadmap from a community college associate’s degree for transfer (AD-T) to a bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach. These visual roadmaps provide transfer students with a recommended course sequence to save time, money, and stress.
Working in collaboration, and Long Beach City College have developed 35 individual Digital Transfer Maps outlining pathways from 17 AD-T degrees at LBCC leading to 34 bachelor degrees and corresponding options at . Faculty and academic advisors from both institutions collaborate closely to align curricula, ensuring each course fulfills students’ general education and major requirements. The result is a streamlined, student-focused pathway with built-in success strategies.
Supported by a new $60,000 grant from the California Program Mapper initiative, will have the opportunity to complete Transfer Maps for the 14 remaining AD-T programs at LBCC.
Unlike traditional education planners, college catalogs, or static degree roadmaps, the Digital Transfer Maps are tailored to the needs of prospective students. The maps are publicly accessible—no college login is required—making it easy for high school and community college students to explore different academic programs and career pathways. Maps are updated annually to reflect changes in program requirements.
Each map is customized to the curriculum and requirements of the participating institution and includes current labor market data, such as salary ranges, job growth projections, and career options, helping students make informed decisions about their educational and professional futures. Behind the scenes, ’s Academic Programs team plays a vital role in translating complex degree requirements into clear, student-friendly pathways that align across institutions.
“Digital Transfer Maps help high school and community college students see what comes next, providing a clear roadmap to a bachelor’s degree at ,” said Dr. Coleen Maldonado, Director of Educational Partnerships and project lead. “Just as importantly, this collaboration brings faculty together, creating lasting partnerships that will continue to expand opportunities for students in the future.”
With each new transfer map, the pathway to a degree becomes more streamlined and accessible—enhancing transfer student success and fostering institutional collaboration.
