I think its 3.4 but I would check the TAG and TAP websites to double check
It says here TAG has to be submitted by OCT1 2020 for Fall 2021? How does that work?
Well you need to submit your Application, just like how it was Last October, No matter what its gonna be till 2023 fall till you get into a UC from a TAG or TAP transfer. Most only take Junior year Transfers
TAG is guaranteed admission if you meet all the course and GPA requirements but not all campuses are in the TAG program and not all majors are available via TAG. TAP is not guaranteed but gives high priority.
Check the link for the TAG matrix. The GPA requirements and course requirements could change by the time you apply.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/tag-matrix.pdf
Thanks. Is UCSD not in TAG?
No, UCSD does not participate in TAG or TAP.
No more acceptance?
got accepted last week, im a transfer student
Tips for getting into a UC as a transfer student:
Be aware that most majors at most UCs are easier to get into as a transfer student (from a CA CC) than as a freshman. BUT it is still very difficult in some majors at some schools (like, for example, of course, CS at Berkeley).
It is easiest to get into a UC from a California Community College than Cal States or other UC’s. And all of those are easier than transferring from anywhere out of state.
Consider doing everything at CC to boost your chances of admission. Yes, you have to again work hard.
- Plan to complete all general ed (called IGETC at CC)
- Consider joining and completing the honors program at your CC. (You will get special advising to help make sure you’re taking the right courses.)
- Plan to complete all required courses for your intended major, AND recommended courses.
- Know that to do all of that, depending on your major, and whether or not you have any AP credits or DE credits, it could take more than two years.
Use assist.org to find the courses you need to take, and to see what is transferrable. It can be a lot of work, but try to look at a few schools and then you can try to complete all the required and recommended courses for all the schools you’re interested in applying to. Assist.org should be your best friend.
For sure look at the TAG link above. Look through it to see which school offer TAG, and for which majors. For sure plan to TAG one school if possible.
CC is a great way to go. My son is a Chem Engineering student at Cal this year, after attending CC for three years. And the money saved is not the only benefit, but it’s a lot of money saved.
Hi so I know this is kinda preemptive worrying but I’m the type of person who likes to plan things out when I can so I’ve heard that for a lot of people UCR offers a lot of financial aid their first and second year however their 3rd and 4th years theyre given little to nothing which results in them having to take out loans and go into debt. I come from low income so good financial aid is pivotal and due to circumstances loans aren’t an option for me. I was wondering if there’s any truth to there being a lack of aid in your 3rd and 4th years? Also for this yea: once I’ve received my preliminary financial aid it’s highly unlikely that my total amount of aid will change right? The total cost of attendance right now is doable but anything more might be cause for worrying. Definitely going hard on the scholarship apps lol
can anyone else not get into the page to establish your SLR
Hey, UCR student here! Thought I would offer some advice about UCR if you’re on the fence about coming here…
- We just got a HUGE budget cut. We already get the least funding out of the UC’s, and this has made it worse. That means: little to no student jobs, more students per class = overwhelmed professors and TA’s who won’t grade right, less materials, etc. Please note that other UC’s CAN afford this, even Merced gets more funding, and its a good thing to know
- Honors program requirements are set up to make you drop out/fail
- No sports - no football team etc that can really make or break a “big school” feel! They cut sports because we have no funding - almost like a high school
I know this all sounds really negative, but it is what I wish I knew before committing here. I like the school myself, but I know the next incoming class is not going to get the same quality of education I was privileged to before the intensive budget cuts. Your family’s hard-earned money deserves to be spent well, and you’re going to get more bang for your buck at a CSU. They’ve accepted a lot of students this year as well, so housing is going to be hell. Good luck with your decisions.
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Budget cuts are disturbing, and now that you mention it, I see a lot of articles from February and March. One interesting statement in an open letter is that UCR “hemorrhaged staff and faculty during the Great Recession”. I wonder if that explains why I never had the kind of negative impression I see so much of here. Did it change a lot?
Honestly, I couldn’t care less about athletics, and I don’t think my son cares either. He did some aquatics but we’re not a sports family. Overwhelmed professors is a more serious problem. I thought the UC system was intended to guarantee some level of consistency across campuses.
I also disagree that sports make or break a school. As an undergrad, I went to a huge state U known for its football team. As a grad student I went to a very selective school that excelled in lacrosse but not other sports. Except for the lacrosse players, the undergrads were too busy studying to care.
I’m not sure what you’re saying about the honors program. Drop out of the program or drop out of school?
I’d like some other opinions. My son could still go to SDSU but he’s not very interested. He was invited to apply to the UCR honors program and if he does get in, my gut feeling is he should go for it. (And he’s waitlisted at his preferred UCs.)
Thanks for the information, just made it easier for us to decline the Acceptance.
My son and I finally had a chance to drive down to see UC Riverside. It’s a long drive coming from the Bay Area but I thought he should see the place himself before committing (and I was curious as well). While we were in Southern California, we also took a look at SDSU, which is his other option if waitlists don’t come through.
UCR campus was nearly deserted right now, I guess due to the pandemic. We were able to find paid visitor parking easily, though I noticed that street parking was very full. Other than that, I left with a more favorable impression of both the campus and the surroundings than I had before. It felt solid and serious, though a little small for a public university campus. I could see its agricultural origins, which is the kind of history I enjoy, but a lot of people (my son included) might not care. We did not have a chance to see the botanical gardens, but I thought the landscaping was nice in places (especially around Aberdeen and N. Campus).
I’m not a huge fan of the architectural style of the bell tower, but it serves its purpose for orienting yourself on campus.
The area close to campus was not appealing as a college town, but didn’t look as bad as I had pictured from some descriptions.
SDSU seemed a lot more upscale and pleasant. If I were picking a place to live, I might go with that. I was not as sold on it as a university. I admit that no matter what, I still have some UC bias, and the campus just felt a little small to me (but apparently there are over 30,000 students and more than UCR).
I will have to see what my son thinks.
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This is news to me. It looks like the UCR deadline for SIR has been moved to May 15. I was just in the process of “encouraging” my son to take care of this, since there’s not much point in waiting. (He’s still holding out for some waitlists.) Anyway, when did this change?
I still don’t see much to gain from a delay. I suppose we could save a deposit fee if a waitlist came through before then. Have any other UCs moved their acceptance date?
Update: Now I am really confused, because I see it listed as May 1 in other places. It looks like it was extended in 2020. Is it really extended this year?
Found this link of the UCR website stating May 15 so I would contact admissions directly to confirm.
** Update: Freshman SIR deadline has been extended to May 15. **
I think this is probably a page that was left over from 2020 when they did extend the deadline. I can find it in the internet archive from November 2020: Admitted Students | Undergraduate Admissions
It comes up in searches as well, but May 1 comes up elsewhere, so I am going to assume that’s correct.
That is why if anyone wants confirmation, they should call admissions. I agree, that I looked also at several areas on the website and May 1 was listed except for this one link.
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