Do elective classes from community college transfer to UC?

I'm taking some elective classes at a community college and hoping to transfer to a UC school later. How likely is it that these credits will transfer with me, and is there anything I should check beforehand?

In general, the University of California system has an agreement with California community colleges to accept transfer credits for many of their courses. However, the applicability of these credits to specific major requirements can vary by school and department within the UC system. Many elective courses should be eligible to transfer as general education or elective credits.

Firstly, you can check if the courses you've taken are eligible for transfer through a tool called ASSIST, which is a student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another.

Be sure to also consult with academic advisors both at your community college and prospective UC schools, as they can give you tailored advice about transferring these credits. Some UC schools may also have specific pages on their websites dedicated to community college transfer credits, outlining what steps need to be taken and what conditions need to be met for credit acceptance.

Lastly, keep in mind that if your total number of transferable course credits is not at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units, you still may be considered a lower division transfer, which could limit your program options and add additional requirements.

Please note that these tips only represent general advice and it's important to consult specifically with your target UC school, as the particulars of credit transfer can vary.