Hey guys, I’ve been attending UCSB since Fall 2015. I came in as a bio major and I spent my first year completing the bio major course requirements. After my first year I realized I wanted to try something different and took an intro Computer Science class. I was instantly hooked
I spent the whole next year completing CS major course requirements in an attempt to switch into UCSB’s Computer Science program, unfortunately, I was declined.
Computer Science is the route I want to go and I’m in the process of figuring out what my plan is.
I’m interested in going to a CC for a year to complete the few course requirements I have left for Comp Sci and then using TAG to transfer to UCR.
However I will be at 102 semester units by the end of spring quarter and I read online that students who attended a four year university before are allowed to transfer if: “provided the student (after applying UC lower-division unit limitations and exclusions) does not reach or exceed 80 semester (120 quarter) units of combined community and four-year college transferable coursework.”
Does that mean I’m out of luck for TAG? It’s kind of upsetting. I feel like I’m getting punished for taking a risk. My first year has a lot of empty units that don’t really do much except inflate my unit count.
Has anyone experienced this or have any insight/advice for my situation?
You would not qualify for TAG, but that’s not to say that you couldn’t apply for UCR through their regular Transfer plan.
Your excess units may not count toward your CS major.
Is there any way that you can speak to an advisor in the CS department at UCSB and ask if you’d be able to re-apply for the major? Do they consider major transfer each quarter, or only in the fall?
Why do you think that you were not accepted? Is there anything that you can do to remedy it?
I ask that because you’d be applying for Fall 2018, which seems like a long time from now. Would you take the few CC classes and nothing else beginning Fall 2017? Have you considered Merced?
I think that if you’re not able to remain at UCSB, then you should contact a Transfer counselor at UCR and ask them for their best advice on how to plan for a Fall 2018 admission.
@hop The CS department is REALLY impacted at my school and they said I can’t get into their major and they actually suggested CC to UC, however I’m now realizing that it won’t be possible through TAG.
What would be the best way to get in contact with someone who can give me proper advice at UCR? Should I just call the admissions office?
Although CC>UC via TAG is not possible*, you’re not out of options.
The UCR admission counselor line is: (951) 827-3411
Here’s the direct email address: transfer@ucr.edu
If you click through and scroll down on on the ‘Contacts’ link below, it will give you direct emails and phone numbers of several Transfer-specific counselors. Choose one (or more) and phone them. Let them know your situation and ask them what they think is you best course of action given your circumstances. http://admissions.ucr.edu/connect/index.html
Unfortunately, they count ALL units from a UC, and 102 semester units puts you over all the UCs in terms of transfer maximums. The 102 is is not even counting the CCC courses you plan to take. Plus, you need 30 semester units from a CCC to get priority CCC consideration. It is simply not a way to go.
Maximum transfer units (sem/qtr):
Berkeley, Riverside, Irvine, UCSC, UCSD, UCSB: 90/135
UCLA: 86/130
Davis and Merced: 80/120
While some UCs might consider slightly over, you’re excessively over.
HOWEVER YOU MIGHT MEAN QTR UNITS. But keep in mind, you need the equiv of 45 qtr units at a CCC for priority consideration. So I would say the same. It still puts you over a lot.
UC-UC without CCC. If you have all or most gen ed completed, you could just try a direct transfer, but that would mean applying and taking most of next year off while you wait.
Doesn’t UCSB have an interdisciplinary track? You could try creating your own major.
It’s time to consider widening the field and strategizing about your unit count.
If you don’t enroll at UCSB this quarter and take the 30 semester units at a CC will you be under the unit count?
As far as widening the field, maybe a UC is not going to be possible. That leaves the CSU system as far as CA publics, although the news isn’t great there either. Most CSU give geographical preference to those in its local service area, so if this applies to xfer students you may realistically have a choice of only one CSU. You can always try others but I expect they’ll have no room for those outside their area, and competition for CS at those without a local preference such as Cal Poly is easily as difficult as at UCSB.