Will UCSD give me priority if I have completed 4 classes at a San Diego community college?

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Ok so my college journey has been pretty hectic. During high school I completed several classes at a local community college (Ventura College). After graduating high school I moved to Orange County where I attended Orange Coast College for a year. I am currently living in Santa Barbara and attending Santa Barbara City College. So I have classes completed from all 3 schools.

I really want to move to San Diego. I know the schools down there (UCSD, SDSU) take preference to students from local community colleges. If I move to San Diego and complete my remaining classes (only about 4 classes) at a San Diego community college, will I get the preference for coming from a local school? Or would I have to complete most of my classes at a local school? Any help is greatly appreciated.

FYI not sure if this is relevant but my major is Economics.

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Unlike CSUs, UCs general give no ‘local’ preference. Assuming no change in your academic performance (and ECs) the move will neither help nor hurt.

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@NCalRent is right, with the exception of UCSD’s UniversityLink program. You can check if you would qualify at http://admissions.ucsd.edu/transfers/prep-programs/university-link.html