Physics Transfer to Cal, UCLA, and UCSD: General Ed Track?

Dagoberto
Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:16:26 +0000

To answer your in a nutshell: Admissions takes into consideration that it is harder to complete IGETC requiremets for physical sciences.

Here is the list in order of priority:

1) Complete the following course pattern requirements, earning a grade of C or better in each course:

Two transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each) in English composition
One transferable college course (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning;
Four transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each) chosen from at least two of the following subject areas:
a) the arts and humanities
b) the social and behavioral sciences
c) the physical and biological sciences

note: Each course must be worth at least 3 semester units.

2) Major Prep Work: The amount of major prep work as well as GPA are the primary academic indicator of acceptance.

3) IGETC is slightly less important for STEM majors… worst case scenario is that you have to take some GE course after transfering