How do community college courses transfer to UC Davis?

I'm planning to start at a community college and then transfer to UC Davis. How can I make sure my courses will transfer smoothly? Are there specific classes I should take to meet the UC Davis requirements?

Most UC campuses, including UC Davis, have clearly defined agreements, known as Articulation Agreements, with local community colleges stating exactly which courses at the community college fulfill specific subject area requirements at the UC campus. It's important to consult these agreements, as they'll give you clear, accurate information on which courses at your community college are pre-approved to satisfy UC's general education and prerequisite course requirements.

These agreements can typically be found online, through a search on your community college's academic advising portal or website, or by meeting with an academic advisor at your community college.

Furthermore, UC Davis and other UC campuses participate in a program called Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG), which offers guaranteed admission to students from participating California community colleges. Again, eligibility varies but usually revolves around completing a certain number of units and maintaining a certain GPA.

To specifically address UC Davis's requirements for transfer students, you may want to look at their IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum). This is a sequence of courses that California community college students can use to satisfy lower-division general education requirements at any UC campus, ensuring a smoother transition.

Finally, it's best if you can meet with both an academic counselor at your community college and a transfer admission representative from UC Davis. They can provide the most current and accurate advice tailored specifically to your academic goals. Transitions between schools invariably involve some complexities, so the more help you can get navigating this process, the better.

Please note that although these guidelines are accurate for now, they are subject to change, so you should regularly consult with both your community college and UC Davis advisors for the most up-to-date information. I hope you find this general overview helpful, though!