<p>Im trying to transfer from UCSD to UCLA next year and I would like to double major, but the prereqs for both are different at both schools. Do I have to take classes that would EXACTLY match up for the classes I need at UCLA, or if I clear my lower division for my major at UCSD, will they clear it at UCLA?</p>
<p>Please help anyone?</p>
<p>Transferring from UC to UC is more difficult because there are no articulations between UCs. What you’ll have to do is look at UCLA’s course catalogue and read the descriptions of the prerequisite courses for your major and try to find close matches at UCSD. Keep your syllabus, work, tests, projects, etc. from those classes because, according to my career and college counselor from high school, you’ll have to explain to UCLA that those UCSD classes are alike.</p>
<p>So if one school wanted me to take a course for a quarter (for 4 units), but the school Im at wanted me to take it for a whole year (a 12 unit series), what would I do?</p>
<p>If you are confident that you can transfer, then just do the requirements for the school you want to transfer to. if not, then follow the original requirement to have that back up plan. Good Luck :)</p>
<p>What if you cant clear all the prereqs because they dont offer them. Are you able to contact the school?</p>
<p>You’ll likely have to “catch up” after transfer. Many other transfer students at community colleges have to do that as well since their community colleges do not offer all possible lower division courses at UCs and CSUs.</p>
<p>Since you will be starting from a UC, you can try to balance it out by taking some upper division courses before transfer, if they are equivalent to the upper division requirements at the target school and can be taken without finishing the lower division courses. That way, although you may have to take some lower division “catch up” courses, you will already have some upper division courses done when you transfer.</p>
<p>What specific courses and majors are you concerned about?</p>
<p>@ucbalumnus, i don’t think you are allowed to take upper divisions if you haven’t completed the lower divisions first.</p>
<p>Well I’m trying to double major in Econ and Music, and one of the Music pre-majors is 12 units of lessons and one of the Econ is Statistics (which I just read is UCLA exclusive), but they have their upper div microeconomic theory and macroeconmic theory for 1 quarter while UCSD has upper div macro/micro as 3 quarters each. Thanks for the help so far you guys.</p>
<p>So, I’m curious: why do you want to transfer? Do you not like SD? If you don’t like the school, do you mind telling us why? I’m considering attending SD, and if you have anything to say about the school (day-to-day stuff, what you like/dislike), I’d love to hear it :)</p>
<p>Also, as a frosh/soph - are you required to take the upper div courses prior to transfer? Can’t you just clear your pre-reqs and then transfer?</p>
<p>With regards to the music program, UCLA’s music BA is granted via their School of Arts and Architecture. It’s super competitive, they only take a few transfers, and you have to audition (I think).</p>
<p>Here’s the supplemental app for UCLA music: <a href=“UCLA Arts: School of the Arts and Architecture”>UCLA Arts: School of the Arts and Architecture;
<p>Also, how competitive is Econ @ UCLA? Is it super crazy like Haas?</p>
<p>If your GPA is below a 3.9 forget about it! Econ is super impacted.</p>
<p>Also, you can’t apply as a double major, pick one major and you’ll try to add the double major after you transfer.</p>
<p>Econ 1 and 3 @ UCSD are comparable to Econ 1 and 2 @ UCLA.</p>
<p>You didn’t mention the two Calculus courses and English Composition so I’m assuming you’ve already completed.</p>
<p>I think everyone takes the Econ Statistics pre-req @ UCLA after transfering, but not completely sure.</p>
<p>SD is fine, but I feel like I am slowly growing more disdainful of it by the day. The rumors of it being antisocial are sadly, very very true, and it’s hard to find people to become close with unless you’re willing to chalk up the money to join a frat and be hazed. It’s also very big, which can be a hassle at times, and I visited UCLA and it seemed like a much better fit for me when I did, but I didn’t get in even though if I had applied as a music major I most likely would have, as that’s where my real talent lies. </p>
<p>Also I’ve compared UCSD and UCLA’s music programs and heard a lot about LA’s before I even got into college and it also seems like a better fit for what I want to do. Plus the LA area is a much better place to be in if you’re an aspiring musician. </p>
<p>I’m sad to hear that the two majors I want to do are both impacted though lol. Also I thought only Business Econ is the impacted one, rather than just a regular Economics B.A.?</p>
<p>Yeah… UCSD’s music program is kind of non-existent. In LA, the top programs are at USC and the Colburn School. UCLA is popular as well - AYS practices and plays at UCLA ([Auditions</a> | American Youth Symphony](<a href=“http://aysymphony.org/for-musicians/auditions/]Auditions”>http://aysymphony.org/for-musicians/auditions/)).</p>
<p>If you look at UCLA’s admitted transfer student profile, it says that the average GPA for those admitted to the econ major was 3.91 - so it looks like it’s pretty competitive.</p>
<p>[Profile</a> of Admitted Transfer Students by Major, Fall 2011 - UCLA Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_tr/Tr_Prof11_mjr.htm]Profile”>http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_tr/Tr_Prof11_mjr.htm)</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say it’s 100% non-existant, but it’s just that LA’s seems so better structured. UCSD’s seem more contemporary based and that’s probably why it isn’t too popular.</p>
<p>Also Im glad to see that the average GPA for music (definitely my first major) is 3.43 even though the admit rate isn’t too high.</p>
<p>Also, I just realized that Ethnomusicology is basically jazz studies and they have concentration in composition. Should I try to get in through that since their admit rate is higher? Would I be able to switch if I did?</p>
<p>You really need to contact the UCLA admission dept. You can also go to the website and look at the various depts (like Ethnomusicology, economics, etc) and see if there is a dept secretary or a person you can contact with questions. People here really cannot answer the kinds of questions you are asking. Also keep in mind when they say the average transfer GPA for bis econ is 3.9 they are talking about community college transfers for the most part. If you have a 3.7-3.8 from UCSD I think you are in a good position. And Ethnomusicology isn’t just about jazz. It is about the music of many ethnic groups and cultures form all around the world. Your best bet may be to major in Music or Ethnomusicology and minor in economics or accounting. But really, your questions are so specific you must talk to someone at UCLA for the accurate answers.</p>