How to transfer community college credits to UC Berkeley?

I'm hoping to end up at UC Berkeley after community college. What steps should I take to ensure my courses will transfer? Does Berkeley have a list of courses they accept?

UC Berkeley uses a system called ASSIST to manage course articulation between California community colleges and UC schools. This system includes a publicly accessible website where you can check which courses from your community college are equivalent to courses at UC Berkeley, and will therefore be eligible for transfer credit.

Here are the basic steps to follow:

1. Visit the official ASSIST website.

2. Select the community college you're attending from the dropdown menu.

3. Then, select UC Berkeley to see which of your community college courses have been articulated for transfer.

Remember, ASSIST is a past agreement, so you should always double-check the current course articulation agreement from your community college and UC Berkeley for the most accurate, up-to-date information.

It's also crucial to follow the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Completing the IGETC would ensure you meet your lower-division general education/breadth requirements before you transfer to UC Berkeley.

Finally, keep your grades up. The minimum GPA requirement for transfer students entering UC Berkeley varies by college/school and major, so do some research to make sure you're exceeding those minimums.

Remember to get in touch with the counselors both at your community college and UC Berkeley to make sure you're taking the right steps. They are there to help facilitate this process and ensure you're on the right track.

One more tip: plan and apply for transfer early. This would involve applying to UC Berkeley through the UC application, which is generally due November 30 for the next fall semester.

Good luck with your studies and the transfer process!