Transferring from a CSU to a UC: What's the game plan?

<p>I just finished my Freshman Year at San Francisco State University, and I've been eyeing some UCs that I would be interested in for my Junior year. However, there's a lot of talk about how transferring from a CSU to a UC is really complicated. So what would you guys suggest I do? Or should I just apply to private colleges instead of UCs? I was thinking about completing 60 units at SFSU, transferring to a CCC (California Community College) for a semester and then transferring into a UC. </p>

<p>Sidenote: I have an AVG. GPA of 3.55 with 30 units. What UCs would you recommend that offer me a good acceptance chance? I'm majoring in Biology and all of the UCs offer it, so it's just a matter of my preference. Thank you.</p>

<p>Yes, transferring from a CSU to a UC is a little more complicated since there is no guidance set up for you. To maximize your chances, you should drop down to a CCC and study there for one year, preferably completing the IGETC-UC course pattern and gaining preference…</p>

<p>However, CSU to UC can be done. A lot of people have done it, including me just now. You’re gonna need to do a lot of research about the classes they want for your major for each UC you want to apply to. There is a PDF somewhere on the UC admissions website that basically lists the roadmap of the courses they want you to take for a lot of majors. This is essential! You must take all required and most of their listed recommended classes or they won’t admit you no matter how strong of an applicant you are.</p>

<p>I recommend getting involved with clubs that you’ll genuinely enjoy and participate in some EC activities, as they’ll be looked at (i.e. don’t be lazy). Try to strive for all A’s. Transferring to a UC is much easier to do than getting in right out of high school.</p>

<p>I can’t say for Biology-- I’m a CS major-- but UC Davis was relatively “easy” to get into this year with an acceptance rate nearing 60%. I heard somewhere UC Davis has a good biology program, don’t quote me though.</p>