Transferring Classes from Community College to UC

How do I ensure that my classes from community college will transfer to a UC? I'm planning to make the transfer soon and worried about losing credits. Any advice on verifying transferability?

You're right to give thought to whether your credits will successfully transfer from community college to a UC. Here are a few things you might consider doing to ensure the transferability of your credits:

1. Use Assist.org: This is an online tool that shows how credit from one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. Select your community college and the UC you're interested in, then input your course information to see how it transfers.

2. Meet with a counselor: Establish regular meetings with your community college's transfer advisor or counselor. They can help you to ensure that you are enrolling in transferable courses.

3. Check the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program: UC has a program called Transfer Admission Guarantee for students transferring from a California community college. Participating UCs include Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz. The TAG matrix provides a list of the specific prerequisites and eligibility requirements for each campus.

4. Articulation Agreements: Check if your community college has an articulation agreement with the UC. These are formal agreements between two campuses that detail which credits will be accepted for transfer.

5. UC Transfer Pathways: If you know your major, follow one of UC's Transfer Pathways — a roadmap for the major-specific course work that can be done at a community college before you transfer.

Remember, communication is key. Stay in regular contact with your community college advisor as well as the admissions department of your prospective UC. They are best positioned to help you navigate this space. Best of luck with your transfer process!