I'm aiming to transfer from Butte College to a UC school. Are there particular courses or requirements I need to fulfill to make sure I'm eligible, and does Butte College offer guidance for this?
Yes, in order to be eligible to transfer from Butte College to a UC school, you should aim to complete 60 transferable semester units which includes general education requirements and prerequisite courses for your intended major. Most UCs require you to have at least a 2.4 GPA (2.8 for nonresidents), but competitive programs may need a higher GPA.
Furthermore, Butte College does offer guidance for transfers. They have a Transfer Counseling Center where you can schedule an appointment with a counselor and discuss your transfer plan, course scheduling, and any other questions you have. The counselors can help you navigate the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), which is a series of courses that California community college students can complete to satisfy freshman/sophomore level general education requirements before transferring to most colleges and majors at UC campuses.
Keep in mind, you'll also need to write personal insight essays for the UC application and potentially apply for UC TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) to one of the six participating UC campuses, which guarantees admission for students meeting certain requirements. Good luck with your transfer process!
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