How do transfer units work when moving from community college to a UC?

I'm planning to transfer from a community college to a UC school but I'm unsure how my units will transfer. Is there a standard process for figuring this out, or does it depend on each UC campus?

Each UC campus does have a process for evaluating transfer credits from community colleges. Typically, the evaluation is done by the Registrar's Office or an equivalent department.

The University of California system has a tool called Assist.org, which shows how courses from California community colleges transfer to UC campuses. You can find an articulation agreement, which is a document outlining what courses at your community college correspond with required courses at the UC in question. This makes the process streamlined and straightforward.

One important factor to keep in mind is that not all credits may transfer. Units from courses that are not similar to the ones offered by the UC might not be accepted. So, it's strongly advised to work with your community college advisor and the admissions office at the UC you're planning to attend, to ensure that you're taking courses that will fulfill the requirements at your target UC.

Lastly, remember that while the number of transferable units is important, what's more crucial is whether or not your completed courses fulfill the major prerequisites at the UC where you're applying. UCs prioritize admitting students who are ready to dive into upper-division coursework in their chosen field, so if you've completed most or all major prerequisites, that will greatly benefit your transfer admission decision.