Thinking about transferring to a UC school after attending community college. Are there expiration dates on community college credits, or can I use them no matter how long ago I earned them?
There isn't a universal expiry date for community college credits when planning to transfer to a UC school. However, some specific programs or majors may have restrictions or limitations on the time frame for certain prerequisite courses, especially in fields like the sciences where information can change rapidly.
I would suggest directly reaching out to the specific UC schools you're interested in and inquire about their policy. You can also connect with the academic advisor at your community college who can provide guidance based on past experiences of other students.
In general, you want to ensure that the courses you have taken at community college are transferable to UCs. Assist.org is a great resource to verify course transferability from California Community Colleges to the UCs. It's a comprehensive database that provides detailed information about how courses taken at a community college can be used to satisfy subject requirements at a UC. Remember, diligence and open communication with your advisors and potential university are key in this process.
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