Do UCLA extension grades "matter"?

<p>Hi guys,</p>

<p>I need some help please. I am attending a Junior College in order to transfer to UCLA, or UC Berkeley, so far I just got A's so I don't worry too much. I would like very much to take a special class (mostly for working professionals I guess) at UCLA extension. The problem is that I have already 17 units at my junior college, including calculus so there is no way I can be 100 % sure I will be able to dedicate as much time as needed to get an A in that UCLA extension class. I want to add that for me, what really matters is to get the most of this class because it is not theoretical but rather a practical class, my priorities are my classes at my community college because I need them to transfer.</p>

<p>My question is, is the grade that I will receive from UCLA extension be on my transcripts (the SMC one, the one that will be used to apply to colleges)? Or, maybe, the grade will be on my transcript just if I ask SMC to include it?</p>

<p>Thank you so much,
zwip</p>

<p>I’ve heard that some people take stats at UCLA ext in order to fulfill the pre-req for social science majors. I suggest you contact the dept at UCLA in which you would like to transfer into</p>

<p>Any college level credits that you earn matter. If UCLA Extension awards real college credits, the grade will matter. If you think you can’t do well in so many courses this fall, think carefully about dropping one (or more). Maybe you want the UCLA Extension course more than one of the courses at SMC.</p>

<p>When you apply for transfer to a 4-year school, you will need to get a separate transcript from UCLA Extension, even if the credits transfer to SMC. Every single time you apply to an accredited college or university in the US, you have to submit official transcripts from every single accredited college and university that you have studied at in the US up to that date. It’s a headache, but that’s the way it is.</p>

<p>Thanks guys for your answers.</p>

<p>Actually, the course is not UC transferable (and I want to transfer to UCLA). But like you said, I still think that I will have to show that grade. What do you think?</p>

<p>Call the UCLA transfer admissions office and ask about how they handle this specific course.</p>

<p>Can you audit the class or take it pass/ fail?</p>

<p>It may not factor into your GPA if it’s not UC transferrable. You can find this info by calling the UCLA Extension office, or check the class in the online UCLA Ext catalog at <a href=“http://www.uclaextension.edu%5B/url%5D”>http://www.uclaextension.edu</a></p>

<p>If it’s UC transferrable, it’ll have a little graduation cap icon next to it. But still, even if it’s not transferrable, make sure you report that class on your application. Your admission (or degree, even after the fact) can be rescinded. </p>

<p>Shorter answer: Either way you should include the class on your transfer application. Whether or not the class will factor into your GPA depends on whether or not that class is UC transferrable. </p>

<p>Something to consider: Are you planning on using this class to fulfill an area on the IGETC? If so, talk to your CC’s graduation office to make sure they’ll certify it. More often than not, if it is UC transferrable and there is precedent for it, it shouldn’t be a problem. Just make sure with them first though, because you shouldn’t take my word for it.</p>

<p>I’m currently taking Statistics XL 10 at UCLA Ext, and my CC (Los Angeles Pierce College) will certify the class as fulfilling the math section of IGETC. </p>

<p>Hope this helped! :)</p>