Transferring Credits from Fullerton College to UC Riverside

I'm hoping to transfer from Fullerton College to UC Riverside. Does anyone have advice on how the credit transfer process works specifically for UC Riverside? I'm anxious about the transition and want it to go smoothly.

Sure, I can provide some guidance! UC Riverside, along with all the UC schools, follow what's called the "Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum" (IGETC). This program streamlines the transfer process between public California community colleges, such as Fullerton, and UCs.

In terms of courses, usually, basic major prerequisite courses and general education courses transfer well. You can use the "assist.org" website to find specific course articulation agreements between Fullerton College and UC Riverside. This website is essentially a database that shows how each course at Fullerton will translate to a course at UC Riverside.

In addition, you'll definitely want to discuss your course plan with your academic advisor. They'll form a crucial part of your transition because they know the specifics about which Fullerton courses will satisfy which requirements at UC Riverside.

Finally, start the application process early and be proactive about communicating both with your current institution and UC Riverside. You might also need to send a final transcript from Fullerton to UC Riverside at the end of your final semester, but the admissions office can guide you through that if necessary. Remember, though, that just because a course transfers doesn't necessarily mean you're automatically given credit for it when it comes to your specific major requirements, so you'll need to be thorough in your discussions with advisors and registrars.

Transitioning can be challenging, but with proper preparation and support, it can go smoothly and successfully. Good luck!