Transfer FROM UC to CSU? ("downgrade?")

Transfer Students
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<p>I've attended UCSC for two years and am on academic leave for mental health reasons. I'm in relatively good standing; I have a 3.05 GPA, which isn't horrible per se, but it could have been better if my bipolar disorder had been diagnosed earlier. Anyway, my parents are urging me to transfer to SF State so I can be closer to home/ save them money in the process. It's getting to the point where I can't afford UCSC, which is sad because I really love it there.</p>

<p>I'm already aware that I have to take an oral communications course (a CSU IGETSE) at a CC to meet one of the transfer requirements. </p>

<p>My questions are- how difficult will it be to transfer my UC GEs to CSU? I'm not confident all my UC units will transfer to CSU, and I might not make the 90 transferable quarter units requirement.</p>

<p>Do any of you have experience transferring from a UC to a CSU? </p>

<p>And lastly, there's a lot of talk on these forums about UC being of better quality than CSU. Be that as it may, would I be sacrificing too much by transferring?</p>

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<p>Honestly, if you have a major mental disorder like bipolar… I think the best thing would be to transfer to SF State and live close to your parents. I’ve seen what bipolar has done to people and I think it is of the utmost importance to have a support group, especially from your family if you suddenly go into an episode. Your health is more importance than reputation. As for transferring, IDK. But I’m sure that someone here does.</p>

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<p>ctbaron,</p>

<p>'eff prestige. Get better first. I wish you the best in life and in academics.</p>