Options to transfer to UCLA

Gumbymom
Wed, 24 May 2023 23:55:44 +0000

UC transfers require 60 semester or 90 quarter units which is normally around 2 years. It can be done in 1 year if you have a significant amount of Dual Enrollment and AP credit.

Also here is admit data: UC GPA Transfer by major and campus of 2022. The information is updated every year around January/February so 2023 data will be available in 2024.

University of California – 9 Feb 23

Transfers by major

GPA ranges and counts for transfer applicants by major and CIP

1 year UC to UC transfer:

Is it difficult?

o Yes, transferring from CC to a UC or a UC to UC in one year is not easy and only works in very specific situations where a great number of AP credits are used or if the student has college units from CC courses taken during high school. AP credit refers to the college semester/quarter units obtained from passing AP scores.

 Is it possible to transfer to a UC in one year with TAG?

o Yes, but it is much harder as there are additional requirements to obtain a TAG agreement since it guarantees your major as well. Only TAG if the student already has 20 semester credits. UCLA, UCB and UCSD do not participate in TAG and several campuses have excluded majors. Check the TAG matrix: University of California Counselors

 Can I still transfer to a UC that doesn’t offer TAG in one year?

o Yes, a student can TAG into one UC campus that has a TAG agreement and still able to send a regular application to any other campus. For example, a student can TAG with UC Santa Barbara but still send a regular application to UCSD, UCLA, and UCD.

 What if I have none/very little AP credit and haven’t taken any college courses (less than 10 semester units worth)?

o It is not recommended students with none/very little college units attempt to transfer in one year. Even with summer courses, a student would still have to complete 40-50 semester units within two semesters. This would equate to 5-8 college courses a semester. Not only would classes be hard to get into, but the scheduling of the classes may making preforming in these classes very difficult.

 Do I need to declare a major?

o Yes, as with all transfer students. Upon admission as a transfer student, the student is expected to complete their remaining lower division work and start of their major’s upper division courses. However, it is also not recommended that students with engineering and impacted majors transfer in a year due to the competitiveness and amount of required courses needed prior to transfer.

How do I know what major preparatory classes are required?

o Use www.assist.org. ASSIST is going to be the most vital tool in this process and will used throughout this guide. ASSIST allows a student to enter their CC, the UC they want to transfer to, and major they want to complete so that a list of the required courses FROM the CC, as well as additional courses the student can complete is given. Some campuses may not require major preparatory classes towards majors, but the student should still complete as much as they can.

 So then how does this whole process work exactly?

o The larger goal is obtaining junior-level status in one year. Junior-level status doesn’t necessarily mean a student’s third year in college. It just means that a student has (1) completed at least 60 semester/90 quarter of UC transferable credit, (2) have at least a 2.4 GPA on said coursework, and (3) has completed IGETC (general education courses) all by the end of the spring prior to transfer. The trick is that AP credit and college courses in high school courses can add up to the 60 semester/90 quarter. Once junior-level status is obtained, a CC student is eligible to go to a UC.

You can check the UC Transfer GPA by major and campus to determine if you will meet the GPA requirements here: Transfers by major | University of California

One Year Transfer without TAG:

1. Calculate your current amount of UC semester/quarter credits

 Add up all of your current UC semester/quarter credits from passed AP scores and college courses taken during high school.

 To find AP Score to UC credit equivalents, look at your CC’s AP credit chart

2. Choose a major offered at a UC(s) and search it on www.assist.org

 This is, of course what you’re working for

 Enter in your major and your intended CC to see what courses you need to complete.

If there are no major preparatory courses required, still complete as many as possible. The completion of IGETC is still required for some majors.

3. Plan out your summer, fall, and spring courses

 Remember you must have 60 semester (90 quarter) units, the completion of IGETC if needed, and as many courses towards your major as possible prior to transfer.

 Since you’re not getting a TAG, you don’t need 30 semester (45 quarter) units by the end of the summer before you apply, but still take a couple courses so your fall/spring course load won’t be so heavy

 Some courses towards your major can also towards finishing IGETC or the 7 course GE pattern. Sitting down and planning this out with a CC counselor is a great way to plan a solid schedule.

 Pay very close attention to your registration dates each semester since classes fill up very quickly.

4. Apply to your UCs before the end of November

 Don’t miss this date and plan your personal statements!

 You’re also going to have to list all of your classes you’re planning to take and the ones in progress

5. Complete TAU in January

 TAU stands for Transfer Academic Update. In January, you must update your application with your fall grades and declare spring classes in progress

6. Keep up your GPA!