<p>do UC look at those classes even if its not transferable? and do they influence cumulative GPA? Or would the UC schools weight out the nontransferable classes and only count the GPA from the transferable classes? I have to pick my classes soon and I won't make it in time to ask the counselor. Any reliable help or links would be appreciated, thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Yes for Cal looks at Cumulative and Transferable GPA. They do impact cumulative GPA. I know Cal looks at everything, same with UCLA. But it depends for the rest of UCs. Some do some don’t.</p>
<p>if so, do you know if UC also looks at what type of classes are nontransferable? I’m going to be a third year jr college and I’m trying to avoid exceeding more than 70 transferable credit but i also need to be a fulltime student. The nontransferable classes that would fit my schedule are like really low division math and english. Would that negatively impact my UC admission?</p>
<p>How is GPA used in the admissions process?
UCB: Most programs use the applicant’s overall GPA for consideration and selection. The
College of Letters and Science, however, uses the overall UC-transferable GPA.
UCD: The role of the GPA in admissions depends on the major. In selective majors, such as the
Biological Sciences and Psychology, both the overall GPA and the GPA for key courses
for the major are considered in the selection process. In majors that are not selective, only
the overall GPA is considered.
UCI: Generally, applicants with the highest grades overall (including published prerequisites)
are admitted. In selective majors both the overall and specific GPAs for prerequisite
courses are considered in the selection process.
UCLA: The role of the GPA in admissions depends on the major. For applicants to majors in all
Life Sciences, Economics and Psychology, both the overall GPA and the GPA for the
courses required for major preparation are considered in the selection process. In other
majors, only the overall UC-transferable GPA is considered.
UCM: Admissions decisions are based primarily on the overall GPA in UC-transferable
courses.
UCR: Admissions decisions are based primarily on the overall GPA in UC-transferable
courses. Selective majors such as those in the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of
Engineering also review the GPA in specific, lower-division preparation courses. All
majors in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the Business
Administration major require a GPA higher than that required for UC eligibility.
UCSD: Admissions decisions are based primarily on the overall GPA in UC-transferable
courses. Selective majors in the School of Engineering review GPA for admission to the
major.
UCSB: Admissions decisions are based primarily on the overall GPA in UC-transferable
courses. Selective majors require a GPA higher than the GPA required for campus
admission.
UCSC: Admissions decisions are based primarily on the overall GPA in UC-transferable
courses. Some selective majors require a GPA in major-preparation courses that is
higher than the GPA required for campus admission.</p>
<p>I took this from another thread because I had the same questions myself last semester.</p>
<p>[University</a> of California - Counselors](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/adminfo/transfer/advising/answers/practices.html#1]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/adminfo/transfer/advising/answers/practices.html#1)</p>
<p>thank you so much! that information really help. but would u know if taking really easy non-transferable classes negatively impact their decision? Because I just need to fill up 12 units so I rather its an easy class if its not require. Or is it better off not taking nontransferable?</p>
<p>i won’t take completely easy sounding class ie- Film Appreciation but if u have to as a last resort then i suppose so. or at least take non transferable that sounds sophisticated, or a class that pertains to your major</p>
<p>thxx jmcyl! =]</p>
<p>any other advice is appreciated!</p>