I'm a student at Orange Coast College and I'm considering transferring to a UC school. What are the specific requirements I need to fulfill for a successful transfer?
To successfully transfer to a University of California (UC) school from a community college like Orange Coast College, you typically need to follow these requirements:
1. Coursework: Complete a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit. These should ideally include courses in your intended major, as well as breadth requirements.
2. GPA: Meet a GPA of at least 2.4 for California residents or 2.8 for non-residents in your UC-transferable courses. Some programs may have a higher GPA requirement.
3. English: Two transferable college courses in English composition.
4. Mathematics: One transferable college course that has intermediate algebra as a prerequisite.
5. 4 Course Pattern: Also, complete four transferable college courses, at least one from each of the following subject areas:
- The arts and humanities
- The social and behavioral sciences
- The physical and biological sciences
Please remember that every UC school and every major may have different specific requirements, so these are just the basic minimums. It's a good idea to use ASSIST.org to look up what courses you need to take at OCC to meet the requirements of your intended major at the UC you're aiming for.
Keep in mind as well: even though these are the minimums, transfer admissions to UCs can be competitive, so you'll want to try to exceed these minimums if you can. Good luck!
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