Nontransferable units affecting GPA

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>I have a rather large dilemma right now. When I first started going to CC in 2004, I dropped out my first semester with just general computer classes and the like (course numbers 200+). Unfortunately, after changing my major to Biology, I never had time to go back and clean those 6 units up and it is now affecting my transfer GPA.</p>

<p>As it stands right now, I have a 2.95 with those Fs. The minimum GPA for many of the UCs for Biology is a 3.0. I really dont know what I should do.</p>

<p>Could I just not put them on my application? If I did that, my GPA would be boosted greatly, well over the minimum, and on top of that, the added time would allow for Academic Renewal of that semester. So, in January when I submit my Fall 2007 grades, the semester would be wiped completely.</p>

<p>One of my counselors recommended that I put them in, and then explain the semester; stating that I would be applying for Academic Renewal and that my GPA would raise from that. My only question with that is: will the UCs automatically deny my app considering I dont meet the minimum GPA? Is my minimum GPA calculated with my Fall 2007 grades?</p>

<p>Any advice would be appreciated</p>

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<p>are the 2 f’s transferable classes? </p>

<p>by your title saying nontransferable units affecting your gpa. I do not believe that nontransferable classes get counted into the transferable gpa. i could be missinformed tho</p>

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<p>Correct. The Fs are nontransferable units. If they do not affect my application GPA, should I include them anyway with a story attached saying why they are Fs?</p>

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<p>If they are not UC-transferable then those grades won’t be added to the UC-Transferable GPA. You should include them when you are reporting your grades and if there’s space to clarify the F’s then explain it</p>

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<p>They will affect your overall GPA and that does affect your admissions to some colleges within UC’s although some only look at your UC transferable GPA. Yes you have to put them on your application. If you don’t you will be in a lot of trouble because they will see it on your transcript.</p>