Hi, I'm looking into transferring from Citrus College to a UC school. Can anyone share what the general UC transfer requirements are? Are there any particular resources or counselors who could help?
First off, kudos for taking the initiative to plan your transfer from Citrus College to a UC school. Your main resources include the resources available at your current school and the resources provided by the UC system itself.
Let's start with the general university-wide UC transfer requirements. In brief, the University of California system requires you to meet the following criteria:
1. You should have completed 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable college credit with a GPA of at least 2.4 (for California residents) or 2.8 (for out-of-state residents). No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units may be taken Pass/Not Pass.
2. You should have completed courses in English composition, mathematical concepts, and quantitative reasoning, and four courses from at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological sciences.
3. Ideally, you will have completed major preparation and general education courses prior to transfer.
As far as resources go, reach out to the counseling office at Citrus College. They can provide guidance tailored to your specific circumstances.
Secondly, UC's website offers a number of excellent resources. Look into the UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP), which helps prospective students track their progress toward meeting UC's minimum requirements. Additionally, the UC's "Transfer Pathways" can provide a roadmap of recommended coursework for various popular major fields to transfer into.
Finally, consider taking advantage of the TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) program, which provides guaranteed admission to one of six UC campuses (UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz) for qualifying applicants. By fulfilling a series of required courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA), Citrus College students can apply and be guaranteed admission at a UC. The application window typically opens in the fall and has specific requirements for each school.
Remember to check with each specific UC campus admissions office to understand if there are any campus-specific requirements as well.
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