So a little backstory I’m changing my major from Computer Science to Business. I’m applying to CSU’s and I meet the minimum requirements. Now my question is , I want to take some of the lower division classes required for the major at my CC right now so I get a little ahead once I transfer over. That will put me at about 90 total semester units which exceeds the unit cap. Once I transfer over is it an option to not have them count certain courses in that 70 category. For example I took two calculus courses, a foreign language course and some programming classes which is not a requirement in the Business degree. Can I have them not count those and instead count the new classes I would be taking to fulfill some of the lower division ? I appreciate any insight on anyone who’s dealt with this issue.
Specific regulations vary from college to college. However, the California State University and the University of California allow a maximum of 70 transferable semester units towards the degree. Units above the maximum will be given subject credit. However, all transferable courses are calculated into the transferable GPA for admission.
The 70-unit limit applies only to the number of units that will be counted toward graduation and does not apply to courses. The university will grant subject credit for course content needed to satisfy requirements for general education or major preparation, even if they do not count the units for all of your courses toward graduation.