<p>The difference is that if you get your IGETC certified before transfer, the 4-yr school WILL NOT require any more lower division classes. You will be a “certified transfer”. If you are an un-certified transfer you will likely have a different check list for UCLA GE’s like the IGETC and all those courses would have to be done (No CC really offers them all, so a few will be left). In my opinion it is the best option to certify.</p>