I'm pretty new to the whole process of transferring colleges and I've come across a lot of abbreviations in the guides. Can someone explain what the common abbreviations mean?
Absolutely! Here are some common abbreviations you may encounter when navigating through college transfer guides:
- AA: Associate of Arts. This is a two-year degree offered by most community colleges.
- AS: Associate of Science. Similar to an AA, but with a focus on math and science.
- BA: Bachelor of Arts. A four-year degree often focused on arts and humanities.
- BS: Bachelor of Science. A four-year degree is usually in science or technology.
- CC: Community College. These are 2-year colleges that often offer vocational training and associate degrees.
- GE: General Education. These are courses that cover a broad range of subjects and are required by all students, regardless of their major.
- GPA: Grade Point Average. This gives a summary of academic performance.
- IGETC: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. In California, it refers to a series of courses that community college students can use to satisfy lower-division general education (GE) requirements at any CSU or UC campus.
- Pre-req: Prerequisite. This is a course that must be taken before another course.
- TAG: Transfer Admission Guarantee. In some systems, like the University of California, qualified students can secure guaranteed admission from a participating community college.
These are just a few examples, and it might be the case that different guides use additional abbreviations. If you come across an abbreviation that's not on this list, don't hesitate to ask!
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