Transferring from 4 year to CCC to UC?

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<p>I am think about transferring from the school I am currently attending (4-year out of state school) to a CCC next semester. </p>

<p>Would this affect my chances of getting into a UC? I am submitting my application this month for Fall 2013 enrollment.</p>

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<p>Yes, most UC’s have unit caps for students that have attended a 4 year university. </p>

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<p>Thanks for the link.</p>

<p>So basically I just can’t go over a certain amount of credits, but other than that it should have no affect on my chances of admission?</p>

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<p>yep, just keep an eye on the unit cap.
lots of people including myself have gone back to a ccc from a 4-yr(for whatever reason) and are transferring out to a 4 yr again.</p>

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<p>That doesn’t sound smart. Since you’re currently at a 4 year you’ll be considered a 4 year transfer, not a CCC transfer. If you don’t get into UC then you basically screwed yourself over.</p>

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<p>To be considered a CCC transfer (better chances) you would have to attend the CCC for at least a year before transferring. I believe this is true… So it’s really hard to transfer because you’re considered a 4 year transfer. People have done it and succeeded but always have a back up plan.</p>

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<p>I went to a 4-year (SJSU) last year. I hated it, but I had less than 30 units from SJSU and I’m currently attending a CCC. As long as you have more than 30 units from your CCC and are enrolled FULL TIME for a whole year and the year that you’re applying for a UC, then you are considered a CCC student.</p>

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<p>Shannon13, that is exactly the problem. </p>

<p>One reason I am thinking of going to a CCC next semester is because I am unable to take any classes related to my major. Financially it doesn’t really make sense to go to a 4-year next semester when I really want to transfer anyway and I am unable to take any classes that I’m interested in.</p>

<p>On the other hand, if I go to a CCC and I am unable to transfer I would have to spend another year there. </p>

<p>And that’s assuming i could even get the classes I need at a CCC because they fill up so quickly and I am not able to apply until after everyone. </p>

<p>Thanks for all the replies.</p>