How to ensure community college classes transfer to UCSD?

I'm planning to transfer to UCSD from community college, but I'm a bit confused about which classes to transfer. Is there a resource or tool that UCSD provides to check if my classes will be accepted?

UCSD, as well as other UC schools, uses a database called ASSIST to help transfer students understand how the credits they've completed at their current institution will apply to a degree at UCSD. ASSIST is publicly accessible and provides articulation agreements that show how courses from any community college in California are translated into UCSD courses.

To use ASSIST, first, you'll need to navigate to the database website. Choose your community college as the Institution and the academic year that you'll be taking the courses. Then, choose UCSD as the Transfer Institution. After selecting these options, you'll see a list of all the courses at your current school and how they articulate with courses at UCSD.

One additional pointer - it can be very beneficial to meet with your academic advisor at your community college and talk through your transfer plan. They will be able to help guide you through the process and help ensure you're taking the right courses that will be most likely to transfer.

Just ensure to keep your plans flexible because sometimes classes might be unavailable, or schedules may change. You should expect that some courses might not transfer perfectly and include some flexibility and backup options in your degree plan.

Good luck with your preparations for the transfer! You're taking wise steps to maximize your experience and investment in your education.