General education requirements for transfer from Berkeley City College

I'm planning on transferring from Berkeley City College to a four-year university. What are the general education requirements I need to complete beforehand? Any tips on navigating these courses would be super helpful!

As a community college student planning to transfer, one of your major tasks is to fulfill general education (also known as breadth) requirements.

Berkeley City College follows the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), which is a set of courses prospective transfer students can take to satisfy lower-division general education requirements at CSU or UC campuses. The IGETC includes 2 English courses, a Math course, and a variety of courses in areas like arts, humanities, social sciences, biological and physical sciences, and foreign language. You'll need a grade of 'C' or better in each course.

Now, some tips to navigate these requirements:

1. Make a plan: Sit down with your academic advisor to draft a 2-year plan to meet all of the IGETC requirements. Balance your schedule each semester so you're not overloaded with tough classes at the same time.

2. UC Transfer Pathways: If you're aiming for UC transfer, consider following a UC Transfer Pathway - a single set of courses you can take to prepare for your major on any UC campus.

3. Use Assist.org: This is an online tool that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. This is particularly helpful in understanding what requirements you've already met and what's left to complete.

4. Remember transfer agreements: Lastly, some schools (including UCs and private colleges) have transfer agreements with California community colleges. These often guarantee admission for students who meet certain criteria, so do check if Berkeley City College has any such agreements.

Remember, requirements may vary depending on the university and major you're aiming for. Therefore, the best course of action is to speak with your academic advisor and the admissions office of the university you're interested in transferring to. They can guide you based on your specific situation and future academic goals. Good luck!