Understanding Foothill College's Transfer Guarantee Program

Can anyone explain how Foothill College's Transfer Guarantee works when moving to a university? I'm trying to navigate their website and it's a bit overwhelming. Do you know if it's applicable to all campuses in the UC system?

The Transfer Guarantee program at Foothill College provides students with an opportunity to transfer to a University of California (UC) school, along with a number of other universities, provided they meet certain academic and course requirements.

Essentially, the program offers assurance of transfer to a student who has completed a specific set of courses at Foothill with a certain Grade Point Average (GPA). These course requirements ensure that you are ready for your major once you transfer.

However, it's important to note that the guarantee does not apply to all UC campuses. It often applies to specific programs or departments at the university level, and not to the university as a whole. The specific requirements and guarantee provisions are different for each participating university. For instance, some guarantees may require you to complete a full AA or AS degree, while others may only require you to complete certain course requirements.

For the UC system specifically, Foothill College has agreements with UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara which allow students to guarantee their admission if they meet certain conditions, like maintaining a specific GPA and completing required coursework.

However, the program does not guarantee admission to either UC Berkeley or UCLA. These schools have their own transfer requirements and there are no guarantee agreements in place with them.

To take full advantage of the guarantee, I would advise meeting with a counselor at Foothill who specializes in transfer students. They can walk you through the requirements for the schools you're interested in and help you plan your course schedule accordingly.