@itsgettingreal17 True, the OP doesn’t have an AA, but…
He qualifies as a “junior” so follows the same process as those that earn AA’s via DE. It’s more common to see DE through local CC’s, but you can also do it at other state universities (in which case they don’t award AA’s).
As long as a freshman meets the prerequisites as a “junior” transfer, they also have to apply to the college/major.