Low GPA. UC Transfer for Computer Science

Gumbymom
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:59:35 +0000

I would check to see if you are eligible for TAG since UCR, UCRM and UCSC only need a 3.0 GPA and 30 semester units at the time of application which is end of September. UCD no longer allows TAG for CS (2022 admission cycle) and UCSB/UCI removed TAG consideration for CS also.

TAGing we give you at least 1 of the 3 UC’s as a guarantee.

Below is the TAG matrix for 2021, so there may be changes when the new matrix is posted this summer.

https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/_assets/files/transfer-requirements/tag-matrix.pdf

For the UC’s, you will update your Fall semester grades in January so if you able to raise your GPA by then, you might have some other UC options.

UC Transfer GPA by major: Transfers by major | University of California

I would probably also add a few Cal states to your list especially your local in-service area CSU as backup. CS is a very marketable major so you do not have to attend a UC specifically to get a well paying job post graduation.

Best of luck and I will be moving this discussion into the UC Transfer forum.