Can I transfer to a UC as sophomore?

<p>I'm trying to figure out if I can transfer as a soph instead of Junior or senior. The UC website says they accept lower division transfers, but when I look at the requirements listed from the specific UC's, its not real consistent. Anyone know if I can, and to what schools, and what application I would need to use? (I know Im waaaaay late)</p>

<p>It depends on what school and for what major. Click this link and click on the school to the left to see what majors are opened and closed for sophomore transfer.</p>

<p>University</a> of California - Admissions</p>

<p>If the campus/program is accepting lower division transfers, file the transfer application and select the sophomore transfer option.</p>

<p>I want to transfer to UC Davis. How difficult is it to change majors once you are accepted? I am a biology major, but from what i understand it is closed.</p>

<p>Keep in mind that lower-division transfer applications are put in a different pool from upper-division transfers, and have a much lower acceptance rate.</p>

<p>why do they make it so difficult to transfer as a sophmore. I am also hoping for UCLA. I know UCSD is closed for sophmores , but UCD and UCLA are my top choices. It is a much lower acceptance rate, but i was hoping i would have an in with a 4.0 GPA. ( i am also out of state... )</p>

<p>If I were you, I'd suck it up and wait a year because the chances of getting into a school as a junior would be a lot easier. </p>

<p>You may even be able to complete some Honors Courses to get into UCLA, or if you're really big on coming to CA, I would move to CA, attend a community college within the service area of UCD or UCLA and then transfer with a 4.0 and half of my CC credits from a California Community College.</p>

<p>A big step, but it might be well worth it.</p>

<p>I think that the schools don't accept many sophomore transfers because they're built around maximizing their upper division classes, letting students complete their GEs and pre-reqs in cheaper regional colleges.</p>

<p>killer22 offers some good advice.</p>

<p>UCLA does not, as far as I know, accept soph transfers. You'll have to apply as a junior.</p>

<p>Please contact the College of Biological Sciences to discuss the possibility of changing majors. I believe they have certain requirements that need to be met before changing your major and you need to make sure as a transfer student you will have enough time to complete these requirements. I apologize if I’m incorrect.</p>

<p>Also, remember that you must be UC eligible as a freshman applicant to be considered as a lower division transfer student. This includes the ACT plus writing/SAT reasoning and SAT Subject exams, depending on the year you graduated high school.</p>