Do Cerritos College Credits Transfer Easily?

I'm considering starting my education at Cerritos College, but I'm concerned about how well credits transfer, especially to California universities. Can anyone share their experience with credit transfer, particularly to UC or CSU schools?

As someone knowledgeable about transfer processes for two-year colleges, it's worth noting that Cerritos College has articulation agreements with most UC and CSU schools, which means a significant portion of the credits earned there will be transferable. This being said, the specifics of what will transfer can depend greatly on your particular course of study and the requirements of your intended major at your transfer institution.

One thing you should do is to confirm that the classes you're taking at Cerritos are part of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or CSU General Education Breadth. The classes that meet the requirements for these curriculum packages are almost universally accepted for credit at UC or CSU schools. The same holds true for most other courses, but it's always a good idea to check.

As you're planning your course schedule at Cerritos, I advise working closely with a counselor who is familiar with transfer requirements. Furthermore, each UC or CSU campus has a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) or similar program that you might be eligible for, so it's worth exploring your options there.

Finally, keep in mind that transferring credits is often a complex process that can be impacted by a variety of factors including but not limited to class grades, specific university policies, and major prerequisites. Therefore, early and continuous communication with both your current college advisors and the advising offices at your prospective universities can greatly ease this process.

In sum, yes, Cerritos College has a good reputation when it comes to transferring credits to California universities, but successful transfers often require meticulous planning and taking the right courses for your intended major at your target university.