Computer Science Transfer at UC Berkeley/Cal

[user_738463]

Hi there, I’m a senior in high school who plans on moving to NoCal to attend CC (I currently live in Virginia) then transfer to UC schools but I’m shooting for Cal. I’m an aspiring CS student who needs all the advice I can get. How should I schedule my classes, which CC is better to increase my chances, what ecs and internships help my chances, and just any advice to help me in general all is welcome! I’m graduating this year and I hope to transfer into Fall 2023 (Junior Year). I want all the help I can get so I have a have a track to follow to help increase my chances. When I do start attending CC I;'d love the help throughout it. Thank you so much <3

[DadTwoGirls]

Are you parents also moving to California?

If you are in-state now for UVA, would you be able to stay in-state for four years? Are your grades and other factors strong enough to get accepted there?

[mikemac]

The term “California resident for purposes of tuition” is different from other definitions of California residence. Here are some examples:

A person who is a California resident for tax or voting purposes is not necessarily a resident for purposes of tuition at the University of California.

A person who is considered a resident at another California postsecondary institution is not necessarily a resident at the University of California.

The process of obtaining California residency for tuition purposes is extremely difficult for undergraduates under the age of 24 with nonresident parents (this includes transfer students from community colleges and other postsecondary institutions within California). Virtually all nonresident undergraduates with nonresident parents remain nonresidents for the duration of their undergraduate career at UC Berkeley.

https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/residency-tuition-purposes