Realistically when could I transfer to a UC? What CSU classes will transfer?

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<p>I have been going to a CSU for one semester and will start my next semester in a week. In the summer and fall I will be going to a nearby JC because I want to transfer to a UC. I don’t know what classes will transfer from my CSU and if I should stay in the classes I am enrolled in. Previously, I was a biology major but I want to be an international relations major. </p>

<p>In the fall I took:
General Biology 1 B+ (4 units)
Introduction to Psychology A (3 units)
Introduction to Music B (3 units)
Honors Communications B (3 units)
Mathematical Connections (1 unit)</p>

<p>Spring classes:
British Literature (3 units)
Honors Philosophy (3 units)
Statistics (4 units)
Internship (1 unit)
Lifetime fitness training (1 unit)
Will try to get into econ or political science (3 units)</p>

<p>AP exams:
English Lit 3
Gov 4
US History 3
European History 3
Studio Art 3</p>

<p>The problem is that I don’t know when I should be able to transfer to a UC because I don’t know how many units I will have. I know I have to take prerequisites for my major but I don’t know if I’m done with the general ed for a UC. So realistically, when will I have 60 units? Do AP tests count towards the 60 units? I will probably take as many units as I can at the JC. Also, I know only some UCs accept winter transfer if I file an appeal. Could I be done by then? I am going to try to raise my grades.</p>

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<p>You ought to visit the xfer center when you enroll at your CC to go over the unit situation. AP does count towards what you need. </p>

<p>IMHO you’re better off thinking about xfer to start in Fall 2013 rather than Jan 2013. Winter xfer is not offered at most UCs. Furthermore UCs give preference to those who have completed the most recent year of credits at a CC (you can look up the exact number of units required). You could even qualify for an admit guarantee at many UC campuses if you do this.</p>