Which Transfer Courses Should I Take at Fullerton College?

I'm trying to figure out which courses to take that will transfer smoothly from Fullerton College to my target schools. Any tips on picking the right ones or experiences with their transfer courses?

The process of selecting the right transfer courses can be two-fold.

First, aim at completing your general education requirements. This would typically encompass courses from different academic areas to give you a balanced base. These cover areas like Math, English, Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities. It's crucial to note that the requirements for associate's degrees can differ from the general education requirements for bachelor's degrees, so you'll want to take courses satisfying the latter.

Secondly, think about your intended major. Taking courses in your academic interest area not only strengthens your knowledge base before moving but also can be appealing to the admission committee of your target schools.

Fullerton College has a useful tool called Assist.org which can help you determine which courses will transfer to a UC or CSU school. To use Assist.org, choose your intended transfer school and major, Fullerton College, and it will show which courses at Fullerton transfer to fulfill the requirements at the 4-year school.

If your intended transfer schools are not in the UC or CSU system, I would recommend reaching out directly to the admissions offices at those schools to see which Fullerton College courses they generally accept as transfer credits.

Remember, generally, schools will transfer credit from courses that are equivalent to what they offer and where you've earned a C grade or higher. So it's crucial to not only take the right courses but do well in them too.

Moreover, a meeting with an academic advisor at Fullerton College could provide additional guidance tailored to your specific circumstances. They may be aware of transferrable courses that aren't necessarily listed on official websites and provide insights that would be specific to your case.

Remember, your best resource is always going to be the academic advisors or registrars at both your community college and any potential transfer institutions. They will be able to provide the most accurate information. Good luck with your journey!