Can someone break down the transfer requirements for Saddleback College? I'm particularly interested in what I would need to do to make sure I'm eligible to transfer to a UC or CSU.
First, to review the general requirements for community college students looking to transfer to a UC or CSU institution:
1. Complete at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable credit. Note that no more than 70 semester (105 quarter) units of community college coursework can be transferred to a UC campus.
2. Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.4 for California residents and a minimum GPA of 2.8 for nonresidents in all UC transferable coursework. For the CSU system, the minimum GPA requirement is 2.0 for California residents and 2.4 for non-residents.
3. Complete a pattern of courses that includes two transferable college courses in English composition, one transferable college course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning, and four transferable college courses chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: the arts and humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the physical and biological sciences.
4. UCs have a seven-course pattern requirement. You need to take two courses in English composition, one course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning, and four courses from at least two of these subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological sciences.
For your journey at Saddleback College:
1. Make sure you meet with an academic counselor early in your college journey to plan out the courses you'll need to take both for your associate degree and for transfer. They will help you understand which classes at Saddleback are transferable to UC or CSU schools.
2. Saddleback College also participates in UC's Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program. TAG offers guaranteed admission to six UC campuses (UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz) for students who meet specific requirements.
3. For CSUs, Saddleback offers Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) which guarantee admission to the CSU system. The ADTs don't guarantee admission to a specific campus or major, but they do provide a clear pathway to transfer.
Remember, every student's case is unique and these are general guidelines; always consult with a transfer counselor to accurately plan your course load and understand specific requirements. Good luck with your transfer process!
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