Transferring classes from community college to UC Davis

I'm currently at a community college and want to transfer to UC Davis. How does the credit transfer process work? Are there any particular requirements or things I should know about to ensure all my classes transfer smoothly?

Absolutely, it's a great plan to have as you transition from community college to UC Davis. Essentially, to ensure your credits transfer seamlessly, you'll want to monitor a few crucial points.

Firstly, make sure that the courses you take at your community college are transferable to UC Davis. In California, a tool called Assist.org is available, which shows how course credits earned at one California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. This tool is perfect for identifying which of your community college courses will transfer to UC Davis.

Secondly, under the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), you'll also want to check that you’ve fulfilled the lower division breadth/general education requirements. This can usually be done by completing a series of courses at your community college.

Keep in mind that UC Davis gives priority to students transferring from California community colleges. In fact, the University of California system has specific "pathways" designed for Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) recipients.

Furthermore, remember that course acceptability doesn’t guarantee applicability to your major. So make sure to get in touch with a counselor at UC Davis for assistance in planning your course schedule at your current community college.

Lastly, UCs have a minimum GPA requirement of 2.8 for students seeking to transfer. Admission to UC Davis is competitive, compared to other UC schools, so successful applicants typically have much higher GPAs.

Remember, planning and communication are key to a smooth transition. Good luck!