How to transfer community college credits to UC?

I'm at a community college and looking at transferring to a University of California school. Does anyone have tips on maximizing credit transfer within this system? Are there specific articulation agreements I should know about?

Transferring community college credits to a University of California (UC) school can be a fairly smooth process, thanks to the articulation agreements existing between California Community Colleges (CCC) and the UC system.

1. Understand the Specifics: Not all community college courses will transfer to a UC. You'll want to familiarize yourself with which of your credits are transferable by using the ASSIST website. ASSIST is California's official statewide repository of transfer information for students moving from California community colleges to UCs.

2. IGETC: The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is a series of courses that California community college students can follow to fulfill the lower-division general education/breadth requirements at any UC campus.

3. UC Transfer Pathways: If you know which major you'd like to study, UC Transfer Pathways can guide you on which courses to take. These are roadmaps of the key courses you should take in your major to be competitive in your journey from your community college to a UC campus.

4. UC TAG: You can also consider the UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) for one of six participating UC campuses. If you meet certain criteria, you can guarantee admission to a UC of your choice.

Remember, it's important to work with both your community college advisors as well as the transfer admissions departments at the UC schools you're interested in to make sure you have the most current and accurate information for the transfer process. Also, regular check-ins with your advisors can help keep you on track and ready for transfer.