<p>Let's say you have 60, 80, or 100 credits that were completed at a community college--which you think are transferable... The university that you are transferring to will most-likely not accept all of them, but you are fairly certain you have enough to go in as an upper-class junior. But how do we know which ones they will accept? When does this happen?</p>
<p>Is it common for them (Ivy or top 40) to be strict and simply dismiss many courses you have completed? Will this drop you down to sophomore status?</p>
<p>For example, lets say you think you are ready to transfer somewhere as a upper-level (junior) Econ major, but maybe you are missing some pre-req that is only offered at the new university--or you find out that there are 3 classes of lower-level distribution that need to be complete... does that mean you transfer as a sophomore?</p>
<p>There are some schools to which I applied where I am missing one or two pre-req for the major... does this mean that I can only be accepted as pre-major, or as something else--or maybe more importantly, will this cause someone to not be accepted?</p>
<p>MOst majors require 10-15 upper devisions classes that are just not offered at cc. If they are there is a certain amount of upper devision credit thats required to graduate.</p>
<p>yeah, i am completely aware that the upper-division (the actual major) would (and should) be taken at the school to which you transfer... but I am asking about the lower-division or pre-reqs. And when/where/how they decide about what will transfer and what will not.</p>
<p>why do u care if it transfers? UC give u credit for 70 semester units while the rest only benefits u if u need subject credit. Which means it won't help u graduate early or anything like that.</p>
<p>you might be missing the point of my question. Private schools cost a lot of money. For me, going in as a junior vs. going in as a sophomore will be a big deal. I would like to spend the least amount of time at the school to which I transfer.</p>
<p>So I was asking how transfer students integrate in the system... is it usually a clean matriculation (as a junior)? Or are there typically bumps, hiccups, extra classes needed (an extra class or two for the semester/quarter--or maybe summer school)? </p>
<p>If you finish all the lower division requirement PLUS finish all their general courses (missing one or two is possible) and with 60 units or more, you are considered a junior.</p>
<p>Thanks kev. This is what I was getting at (over and over again). I have plenty of units... more than they can accept. However, there might be a few classes both pre-reqs for a specific major, or one or two missing from their general "breadth/distribution" lower-level requirements. These classes either:</p>
<p>A) were not offered by my school, or
B) I did not take.</p>
<p>Now, would that affect my application (as far as acceptance), would would I be able to matriculate, but simply be required to take the missing classes. I am going to assume that this would have minimal impact on my acceptance (unless, perhaps, TOO many classes were missing). However, if I was gunning for entrance into a certain major--and one or two pre-requirements had not been met--would I not be able to enter the major (and start the upper-division classes)?</p>
<p>Let's say I was missing two pre-req classes and no lower-division general/breadth/distribution classes... would my first semester (as a transfer student) consist of just those two missing classes? Or are schools typically lenient, and would allow me to start taking upper-division classes while fulfilling those two pre-reqs?</p>
<p>Well... generally, to be able to register for any course that requires prereg, you have to finish the prereg[s] before you can take it. For example, taking upper division courses that require lower division courses, you have to finish all the lower division first. I think you are overconcerned about graduating late which would cost you more right? If so, just relax, in your first semester at your new school, you will meet with an adviser or counselor who will help you specifically how to make an education plan and how to achieve your first Bachelor degree. </p>
<p>Also, since you take many courses already, the school decisions are mostly depend on your GPA then.</p>
<p>Yeah, usually there is a maximum number of units that will transfer to any university... I don't think I have ever heard of someone transferring past junior (even if you had 200+ units, I think you would still transfer as a junior). Also, school will typically require residency of at least 2 years to get a degree.</p>
<p>@kevin, yes, I am concerned about staying longer than necessary, however, i am not freaking out. I just want to know if I am going to be surprised once I transfer. I remember reading some reports of people who claimed that nothing really transferred and they had to make up a lot of classes. So, I am just trying to get a feel for things. Thanks for helping out though.</p>
<p>Actually I have been looking up the required courses and all the GEs that are required for electrical engineering at USC and when I try to make an educational plan, it seems like I would have to take 3 years to graduate if i go there... awwww, that gonna cost a lot of money. </p>
<p>One thing I don't like much is that USC requires two GEs (category 4 and 6) and one upper writting course which can't be taken anywhere else. </p>
<p>I wanna graduate soon too especially when it cost too much in a private school so yeah I kind of understand your situation.</p>
<p>Depends on where you're applying...some schools do not take community college credits (i.e. Harvard and some other privates). If your aim is a state school, then they may take most of it.</p>
<p>For instance, WA has a program where kids can take classes at community colleges from their junior year. Most have about 60-90 quarter hours (45-60 semester credits) by graduation or an associate's degree. If you go to UW, WSU, or other in-state school, you get junior status. However, when you apply to private schools (like I did), some will take the creidt, and some will not. I would be a first-year (at a majority of the highly competitive schools) or sophomore (at out-of-state publics and a few private colleges). </p>
<p>So, ask the admissions office how they would classify your application, then go from there.</p>
<p>Just an opinion.
IB.</p>
<p>PS--If by junior, you mean in college...it just depends on the school. They may have a maximum number of credits you must earn to get a degree. Usually it's half of the classes needed. If 120 credits are required to graduate with a BA, 60 credits must be taken at the school--no matter how many you already have.</p>