Transfer Concern

Transfer Students UC Transfers
1

Good afternoon,

Long story short, I’m looking for clarification as to what I need to have completed in order to be considered an eligible transfer candidate for UC Irvine.

I’m a resident of California and I’m about to conclude a five year active duty obligation with the United States Marine Corps. I’ve been fortunate enough to be given permission to pursue off-duty education as a part time student while stationed in California. I’ve been enrolled at Palomar Community College since the Fall of 2015.

I intend on submitting a sophomore application to UC Irvine for Fall 2018. By the end of Summer 2018 I am projected to have 50 semester units from ASSIST certified courses & 12 units from non-ASSIST certified course. I will have completed all of the courses outlined in the UC eligibility pattern.

I’ve spoken with my school’s counselors but I still have an unresolved feeling. The staff assigned to our school’s base do not really encounter or specialize in transferring students. I’m really concerned I am missing a piece of the puzzle. I’m picking up a lot of discouragement for submitting an application without 60 semester units as I understand it’s not very common. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

2

You really need 60 semester units. Now the 12 non-Assist-certified, are they transferable from another college or are they non-UC-transferable?

Plus they only count coursework and grades through spring 2018, not summer.

3

On my transfer planner only one of those courses was considered UC certified which was Oral Communication (4 Units). The other 8 units are from remedial courses below level 100.

Are my odds as a sophomore transfer applicant really that unlikely? My service obligation limits how many courses I am allowed to take in a single semester. It would be a shame if I had to wait an entire year to transfer after working so hard to secure my education benefits.

4

There’s a link they put out at some point noting the majors that are accepting sophomores. It is more difficult, but you are military, which is a big plus. You should apply and just see how the chips fall.

Here it is:
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/check-majors/by-applicant-level/sophomore/index.html