Transferring community college credits to UCSC?

I'm hoping to transfer to UC Santa Cruz from my community college. What is the process like, and are there specific courses that typically don't transfer? I'd appreciate any shared experiences or advice.

The process of transferring credits from a community college to UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) is quite streamlined, especially if you're transferring from a California Community College. California's articulation agreements make it clear which courses transferable and satisfy which requirements.

Generally, this process involves the following steps. Firstly, consult with your academic advisor at your current community college. They'll be well-versed in transferable credits and can guide you in course selection.

Then, refer to assist.org, which is the official California State transfer information site. You input your current community college and the four-year school you aim to transfer to (in your case, UCSC). The site will then show you which courses from your community college are equivalent to courses at UCSC.

However, it's significant to note that typically not all courses would be transferable. This especially applies to vocational or remedial courses, which often don't transfer. If your class is not on the list in the assist.org database, it likely will not count for credit at UCSC.

After that, you would apply for transfer admission within the given deadline, supplying your transcripts and any other requested documents. Once you've been accepted, you would send your final transcript to UCSC, and they will apply your transferred credits to your degree progress report.

This is the overall structure of the process, but of course, the specifics may vary based on your exact situation. It's always a good idea to keep up communication with the advising offices at both your community college and at UCSC to ensure everything goes smoothly.