<p>Hello guys and gals,
First off, I would like to apologize for having to post this question, as I am sure you've seen it a couple hundred times...I checked a few other questions that were similar to mine but I didn't quite get my answer.
Anyhow, I am currently a student enrolled at CSUF. Assuming all goes well, I should be ending this semester off with 30 units and a gpa of about 3.5-3.8, yes I know, that is a huge gap, but I am just estimating.
I am dead-set on getting into UCR as soon as possible.
My question is however, is it even possible? From what I have been told, once you enroll in a CSU, you essentially bar yourself from getting into a UC (boy, do I wish my HS mentioned that). Is that true?
Do we have any CSU to UC transfers here that would not mind weighing in?
Like I said, this is my goal and I intend on accomplishing it, so I was hoping that you guys could give me some advice as to what I should do next.
I have a meeting at UCR next Thursday with their transfer services off, but until then I would really like to hear from you guys.
I apologize for the lengthy post, and would appreciate anyone's help.
P.s: Do SAT scores matter at this point (for a transfer student, that is)? I didn't shine so bright in that category...</p>
<p>Any information is appreciated.
Thanks :).</p>
<p>I say ur in with out reading ur thread. This is UCR,</p>
<p>btw u r the first student i heard that wanna transfer to UCR.</p>
<p>Thank you for the reply Ferrari4XD. My concern is that I would be transferring from a CSU.
Am I really? Many of my family members go there, and I have my sights set on a UC (still considering UCI, but UCR is my first choice). I have heard, and ignored some negative things about UCR, if it’s not too much trouble would you mind elaborating?
Much thanks.</p>
<p>Any more info, guys?</p>
<p>^ most likely u will not get any info about UCR in this board. 90% of the board members hate UCR. Not hate, but look down :)</p>
<p>Looks like you have a good chance on transferring. If you plan to attend UCR in Fall 2012 then finish the 60 units by Spring 2012 and maintain your high GPA</p>
<p>Ferrari speaks the truth but keep in mind people can be ignorant.</p>
<p>UCR is a great school, I have friends that go there and enjoy it, I’m glad to see your opinions aren’t determined by US News.</p>
<p>As for your questions,</p>
<p>1) It seems to be general consensus that transferring from a CSU to a UC is difficult but it is not impossible. I know two people that successfully transferred from SJSU to UC Davis. So no, it is not true that you bar yourself from UC admission by going to a CSU.</p>
<p>2) Your SAT scores do not matter but AP scores can be counted for credits/class requirements.</p>
<p>To the extent of my knowledge, there is a 60 unit semester cap from a university for most campuses so you look good in that respect. I hope your meeting with UCR goes well. Good luck on finals! :D</p>
<p>Thanks you three, you’ve been a huge help :).
I see what you mean Ferrarri, apparently UCR happens to be regarded as one of the “lower” UC’s." Regardless, I still hope to transfer there.
Much thanks Lawlking, I heard about that and they did confirm it. I’m really hoping they’ll let me in on the TAG program though (maybe i’ll do a semester or two at a CC, that’s what a gentlemen recommend at UCR).
That was a huge help Maninder. I am glad to hear that I still stand a chance, and that my SAT scores will not ruin me.
Best of luck to you on finals as well, all of you for that matter :). Time to hit the books!</p>
<p>If you look at UCLA’s transfer acceptance statistics they accepted 25% of applicants from SJSU in 2011 which is a higher acceptance rate for transfers than at least four UCs and even some CCCs. The problem is the numbers were small, 16 applicants of which 4 were accepted.</p>
<p>I think if it was up to the faculties at UCs they would rather recruit high GPA transfer applicants such as yourself from CSUs than from CCCs since you have shown you can handle the academic demands of a four year university that has more rigorous standards than CCCs generally do. The problem is that if 160 SJSU applicants applied to UCLA as transfers and 40 were accepted this would create real friction between the UC and the CSU. The CSU schools want to keep their strongest students until they graduate and would not want the UCs poaching their most talented students and leaving the CSU with the least capable students. Therefore, while the UCs will accept a small number of transfers from CSUs each year, they will be careful not to accept enough to seriously threaten the quality of the student body at the CSU.</p>
<p>Lemaitre1, I appreciate you weighing in. This is what bothers me. I understand that the point of a CCC is to assist students in transferring to a higher, often times more prestigious school that will benefit them more. What bothers me, however, is the fact that those of us who made a mistake (let’s face it, we are not perfect) end up getting screwed over. In all honesty, one of the main reasons I went to a CSU instead of a CCC was because of class availability. From my understand, schools like Sac and Citrus are packed, and it is near impossible to get all your classes. Although it is about 2 months past registration at CSUF, I can STILL get classes if I want to.
Oh well, that’s how the system works I suppose.</p>
<p>You should be fine for UCR</p>
<p>Also mind telling the reason you’re so set on this one campus?</p>
<p>Thanks Shikai,
I have a couple reasons to be honest. I have friends and family who dorm or live there (and of course, go to UCR). That makes it easier on me in respect to cost since I can easily move in with one of them. Beyond that, I really want to attend a research school, rather than a teaching one. I just feel like I can learn a lot more there. I am still considering other campuses and will be calling to set up meetings with their transfer departments (UCI for example), but for now I want to see how things will play out at UCR. Like I said, my HS did a terrible job of informing us about these things. I do take full responsibility however, as it was completely my fault for not speaking with counselors before applying to colleges.
Again I really do appreciate the help, and if any CSU to UC transfers could weigh in, please do.</p>
<p>Oh, and I forgot to mention they offer Philosophy/Law! I was originally going to major in either Philosophy or Criminal Justice. (one offers the skills I will need for law school and the lsat, while the other focuses on the type of law I hope to practice).</p>
<p>First of all, talk to the admissions adviser about what units will transfer . Even if you complete 60 units at CSUF, theirs no guarantee many of them will transfer . I’m actually trying to do the opposite, and transfer from UCR to a CSU. Since no articulation agreements exist between the 2 systems , you have to ask about each class individually with an adviser over here at Riverside .</p>
<p>Its very hard to graduate on time even if you transfer with a full IGETC from a community college . Generally the UC system has higher standards for its classes , so expect at least a few of your classes not to count . I learned this the hard way when I transferred from my community college to here and nearly a 3rd of my units didn’t transfer over( to be fair I did plan on doing summer school to make up for this, but a mix of 1900$ dorms- FOR A DOUBLE , and a awesome summer job i didn’t want to quit , stopped me from doing so ). </p>
<p>The good news is this school is very easy to get into as a transfer( maybe since so many students transfer out). But you seriously want to make sure that all you units transfer over, otherwise you’ll be at a steep disadvantage .</p>
<p>Thanks for the heads up thisislife. That was the plan all along :). If a good amount of my units do no transfer over, I may reconsider and possibly transfer to a different UC for grad school.
If you don’t mind me asking, why is that you want to transfer to a CSU instead? In fact, why are a lot of people trying to transfer out of UCR (is it because of it’s reputation)?</p>
<p>MikeSam , this is something that I wish I knew before I came here ; Classes are VERY hard to get, UCR has the lowest rate of students graduating within 4 years of any UC( aside from maybe merced ). I’ve talked to plenty of students that are on there 5th or 6th year, due to not being able to get the classes they need . Its like some kind of twisted lotto when your trying to get the classes you need . </p>
<p>Its not the rep , I think most students just hate the atmosphere . Like I definitively don’t feel safe walking around here ( my renters insurance rate went up- and this is coming from LA) , and the economy is an absolute nightmare( expect homless people to jump out at you asking for money,) . </p>
<p>My personal reasons for wanting to transfer out are ;
I can afford an extra year at a CSU, I sure as heck can’t afford that hear .
So many of my units didn’t transfer over, and I’d rather take next summer off then desperately try to catch up here .
I advise you to come out and see the campus , and just walk around the neirborhood for a bit. </p>
<p>Good luck MikeSam, but UCR is definitively not worth the trouble of having some of your units not count( or having to deal with additional GE requirements). At worse you’ll end up having to spend an extra year , and you still have grad school to pay for after all …</p>
<p>Oh my. I did not think it was that bad. I’m going to have to take your advice and check out the campus this coming Thursday (since I have a meeting there as well). I always thought it was annoying trying to get classes at a CSU, but apparently I have been lucky this whole time. I really appreciate you sharing that information. I’ll talk to the counselor, and if I don’t like what I hear i’ll just have to bring up my GPA even more and transfer to a higher or mid-tier UC.</p>
<p>Dude, if you on track to graduate within 4 , id suggest not to transfer . Unless your extremely lucky, your going to have to do alot of general ed classes once you transfer to a UC . I’m sure you can get into UCR, but its going to be very hard to catch up on general ed, and get your major reqirements in the 2 years after transfering</p>
<p>if you’re in the UCR honors program, classes aren’t hard to get at all. General campus environment isn’t bad, it’s just the city outside that you needa watch out for</p>