Getting Ahead in Credits!

GrassPuppet
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:07:21 +0000

makin it rain:

But, I will be traveling this summer (June 18th - July 18th) and will not be able to attend any summer classes! Are there any online classes that can get me ahead in credits for CC? Independent study or anything?



Enjoy your summer! :rolleyes:



makin it rain:

And how do I know if those courses/credits count for my CC?



You’re going to have to check with a counselor at your CC. Check with a couple of them, because you might get the wrong information. Personally, I think most CC counselors are incompetent. Just check with them for IGETC certification issues, and pre-req equivalnce (ie. calculus I -> calculus II). Otherwise, you don’t really need to as long as it transfers to your UC. Double check with ASSIST.



Thedude44:

If you are planning on transferring to a UC school you will not be able to transfer in 1.5 years as they do not take winter or spring admits.



That is not true. Some UCs accept transfers for the winter/spring quarter depending on major. For example, UCLA Engineering accepts transfer for the winter quarter.

For some reason the [UC’s main website](Apply now | UC Admissions) does not list available majors for winter/spring admissions for each campus, or at least I can’t find it at this moment. Anyway, here are some examples:

1.

UCLA:

Winter Quarter (January - March)

UCLA is open only to junior level transfer students for some majors in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science. The application filing period for Winter 2009 is July 1- 31, 2008.

Winter Quarter 2009 application deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2008


Spring Quarter (March - June)

UCLA is not open to new applicants for the spring quarter.



Source: [UCLA Undergrad Admissions: How to Apply](http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/Prospect/applying.htm)

2.



UCSC:

Application Filing Periods
Fall quarter: November 1-30
Winter quarter: July 16-August 17

*Note: Check the Admissions web site in June to see whether applications will be accepted and/or if restrictions apply to winter quarter applicants. UC Santa Cruz does not typically accept applications for spring quarter.



Source: [UCSC Admissions - Transfer Admission](http://admissions.ucsc.edu/apply/transfer_guide.cfm)


UCD Winter Quarter admissions is open only to students with pre-approved, signed Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs).


Source: [Application Basics](Undergraduate Admissions)


etc.


As long as you meet the requirements, and your major is open for admission, you will be able to transfer.