<p>I'm planning on transferring to UCB, UCI, UCLA, SCU, and USC. After calculations, I have come up with a total of 110 UC-transferrable units. Is this normal/reasonable? I have no idea. It says the minimum requirement is 90 units. What's the average # of units that people take? Does this show "course rigor"? Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>I don't know the answer, but I have copied your post into the UC Transfer subforum, as you may get more knowledgeable posters there.</p>
<p>Fewer than 15 credits per semester is usually not favorably viewed.</p>
<p>^ Is that true? Some people do have to work, so 15 units can be overwhelming to some people.</p>
<p>I suppose that is a valid exception, but manage to explain that in your essays.</p>
<p>waywardtrojan- I think you misunderstood the OP's question. They're trying to transfer. At community college, 1 class= 3 units. 4 classes for 12 units is considered full time. </p>
<p>At a UC, 1 class= 4 units. 4 classes for 16 units is full time.</p>
<p>kp.eric- Strive to be at least full time.</p>
<p>The minimum for most UCs is 60 units (sem basis) or 90 units (quarter basis)</p>
<p>USC is at 30 units</p>
<p>No, I understood him perfectly. The bare minimum of 12 isn't going to impress at Berkeley, but as I said, a full time job does excuse it.</p>
<p>I see.</p>
<p>kp.eric-I think it depends what major you are applying as and the pre-requisites for it. Some are more competitive than others. The closest friend I have that is transferring to Cal this fall wasn't always full time, but she did take classes winter and summer break. I think what set her apart from the other applicants was her essay, truthfully. Her major didn't have any pre-reqs and her GPA was around a 3.5.</p>
<p>Do you guys think it really does make a difference if you have a relatively light course load because you spread out your units well and took advantage of summer and winter sessions?</p>