Transferring from community college to UCLA: what to know?

I'm a community college student aiming to transfer to UCLA. What should I be aware of in terms of requirements and deadlines? Any tips to boost my transfer application?

UCLA's admissions team appreciates transfer applications that showcase dedicated effort in academic areas, significant involvement in extracurricular or work experiences, and a strong sense of personal development.

When it comes to academic eligibility, UCLA highly recommends completing your general education requirements and major pre-requisite courses before transferring. Keep in mind that individual departments may require certain prerequisite classes for admittance into the major. Some programs also require a higher GPA than others, so make sure to do thorough research on your desired major.

UCLA adheres to the UC system wide agreement with California Community Colleges, giving priority to applicants from California community colleges. As a part of this agreement, they have some specific programs that assist transfer students such as the Transfer Alliance Program (TAP), so, if you're at a CA community college, consider looking into these.

Never neglect the importance of your personal insight questions. This is where you highlight the unique character traits, experiences, and insights that you'll bring to UCLA's campus. Be genuine, unique, and compelling. Make sure to show your engagement with your community or your extra-curricular activities, display how you've grown in your time at community college, and emphasize the factors that have influenced your decision to transfer to UCLA specifically.

Remember to utilize all the resources available to you at your community college, including academic advisors who can guide you in course selection and planning your transfer timeline. Best of luck with your application!