Hey everyone! Im kinda freaking out for the entire transfer process and I REALLY need some help! I attended UCR fall 2016 with a cumulative GPA of a 1.8 with 26 credits. I decided to transfer to a CC (De Anza), I now have a 3.8 GPA with 65.5 credits and a cumulative of both of a 3.1 GPA. I HEARD that it was virtually impossible to transfer to a UC because I left UCR in bad standing. Is that true? what are my options?
BTW, Im not trying to go back to UCR. Im looking to shoot for something along the lines of UC Irvine, Davis or Santa Barbara.
The UC website answers your question:
Transferring to another UC campus:
Students who were previously enrolled at a UC campus and want to transfer to a different UC campus must be in good academic standing (last term and/or cumulative UC GPA of 2.00 or above) at their prior UC campus to be considered for transfer admission, even if that UC campus is not their last school of attendance.
There are a few other important points to remember:
-All courses completed, and grades and units earned at a UC campus during fall, winter, spring and summer terms are transferable to another UC campus (however, some UC Extension courses may not be transferable). This means the UC GPA “follows” you to another UC campus.
-If you’re transferring from a regionally accredited college/university, your units or credits are generally transferable if a course is comparable to one offered at any UC campus.
I personally think you might have a better chance at contacting UCR and try to get readmission vs. applying to the other UC campuses. You could always reach out to admissions at each of the UC’s to see if there is any possible way you could transfer but if not, I would consider the Cal States or some private schools.
I wish the best of luck and congratulations for turning things around academically. Unfortunately your past academic record cannot be overlooked.
You need to get your GPA up to a certain level at any UC (including transferable UC extension courses). Call UCR and figure out a plan.
Even if you were able to get your GPA above 2.0, you wouldn’t be a good candidate for transfer to UCI, UCD, or UCSB, unless you haven’t taken any major prep for the majors you want yet and those bad grades are in courses that might not matter.