Hello, last year I got waitlisted, then denied, from UCR, sadly. The reason being is because my scores were a little above average, and my major, biology, was VERY impacted. Upon this, I decided to attend Cal State San Marcos, but I’m not a huge fan of the school. Truly, I do wish I was going to UCR, but I know how difficult it is to transfer from a Cal State to a UC. UCR does admit second year transfers, and if I get a 3.7-4.0 this year - Would I be eligible to transfer?
Major- Sociology (Not very impacted)
Required:
2 courses in English composition
1 course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning
4 courses selected from at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, physical and biological sciences
- I'm taking an English course next semester, but I got a 4 in AP English my junior year, so that covers the 2 years
- I'm currently taking a math course
- I'm currently taking 2 courses in social and behavior sciences, and one in arts and humanities
- Taking Biology next semester
I know this seems like a high shot, but I am really working hard in all my classes to be able to transfer out into a school I am happier at, and ideally see myself graduating from. It may seem stupid of me, but really I am blessed to be going to San Marcos, but just not very happy here at all.
For Transfer admits to UCR Sociology 2015 the accepted GPA range was 2.91-3.44. Since you are a 2nd year transfer, how many units will you have upon completion of Spring 2017? Also since you have no grades yet for this year at your CSUM, UCR will be relying on your HS information, so since you were rejected last year, what has changed?
I would apply for Fall 2018 as a Junior transfer and show them you are able to handle college level courses. You can stay at CSUM but if you are not happy, I would attend a local CCC and then transfer using TAG where you are guaranteed admission if you meet the TAG GPA and required courses.
http://admissions.ucr.edu/WhyUCR/ourGuarantee#transferStudents
For a Fall 17 transfer, I am almost certain you need to show a path to 60 units by the end of the Spring 17 and earn a competitive GPA. AP credits can be used toward that total so, if you start with well over 20 units that’a pretty hard to do in just one year. You’d have to take a massive unit load that would be hard to manage - and may trash your GPA. I’d suggest you sit tight at San Marcos for 2 years so you can take a manageable load, earn good grades and be a competitive transfer applicant.
I believe it is very difficult to transfer from a CSU to a UC. Community Colleges have first priority. Next is UC to UC and that usually requires a high GPA (3.5+). You should talk to your college counselor/advisor at CSUM. You may want to consider attending a CC per Gumbymom’s suggestion.