Which community college classes transfer to UC schools?

I'm looking to attend a UC school after community college, but I'm trying to figure out which classes will transfer. How can I make sure the courses I take will be accepted by any UC? Do general education courses automatically transfer?

Course transferability to UC schools can vary based on the specific university and major you plan to pursue. Not all community college classes will automatically be acknowledged for credit at a UC school.

The University of California system does have a tool called ASSIST that outlines which courses at a California Community College will satisfy the lower-division course requirements at each UC campus. You can use this resource to ensure that your course credits will be transferable.

General Education requirements are a bit different, and it can be a little harder to ensure that these classes will transfer. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) provides a series of courses that California Community College students can take to satisfy the lower-division/general education breadth requirements at UC schools.

However, some UC campuses or majors don’t accept IGETC, so it’s always a good idea to consult with a counselor at your community college to plan your course schedule. It's also valuable to consult the admissions office at your prospective UC institutions and your target major or department to ensure you're meeting their specific prerequisite requirements.