UC Transferring system Questions!

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>Hi guys so I might be attending De Anza this fall and if I do of course I want to transfer to a UC after 2 years. I got some quick questions.</p>

<p>Some questions.
When it says 90 Quarter units to transfer so that means I have to take 5 classes per quarter? How many units do you get per class in a quarter system?</p>

<p>By Prerequisites to transfer to UC it means mean the following:
1. Two transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each)
in English composition (Area UC-E), and; </p>

<ol>
<li><p>One transferable college course (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units)
in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning (Area UC-M), and; </p></li>
<li><p>Four transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each)
chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: the arts and
humanities (Area UC-H), the social and behavioral sciences (Area UC-B),
and the physical and biological sciences (Area UC-S). </p></li>
</ol>

<p>or is there more you have to do if youre going into a specific major? (For example Economics, or would I be taking classes regarding my major the next 2 years at the UC I transfer to</p>

<p>Also up there it totals up to 7 classes so do you get 3 free classes to take that dont have to be UC transferable?</p>

<p>Oh and for TAG do you need to do anything than the basic pre-reqs?</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Hey, since I’m a UC transfer applicant and currently attend De Anza, I can answer all your questions about the UC transfer process! </p>

<p>If you want to transfer in 2 years (6 quarters) you need to take an average of 15 units per quarter. You should take no less than 3 5-unit classes (English, math, languages, sciences) or 4 4-unit classes (humanities, arts, behavioral sciences) a quarter, unless you want to take one or two classes over the summer. So, no you don’t need to take 5 classes! 3 to 4 classes is sufficient.</p>

<p>To your question about prerequisites: To transfer successfully, you need to complete as many major prerequisites as possible, as well as the general education requirements known as IGETC.</p>

<p>IGETC consists of 2 English courses, 1 math course, 3 arts and humanities classes, 3 behavioral science classes, 1 biological science class and 1 physical science class (+ foreign language requirement if not fulfilled in high school). Some UCs require it to be complete prior to transfer and others don’t. Unless you are a science/engineering major, I would complete it because if you don’t, you have to fulfill the GE requirements of the UC campus you are transferring to…
If you choose not to complete IGETC, you still need to take 1 math course, 2 English courses and 4 courses chosen from the behavioral sciences, arts and humanities before you transfer. De Anza (or any other CC you choose to go to has lists of courses to take to fulfill these requirements.</p>

<p>Major prerequisites are the courses a specific UC requires/ wants you to have completed before you transfer. You can find the specific requirements for your major at [Welcome</a> to ASSIST](<a href=“http://www.assist.org%5DWelcome”>http://www.assist.org). At assist, Select the college you attend (De Anza), pick your target UC and click on the major you’re interested in and all your prerequisites will be listed.</p>

<p>At De Anza UC-transferable courses are usually all courses numbered 1-49. When you are done with your major prerequisites and IGETC AND you still need more units to reach the 90 units required for junior transfer, you can take UC-transferable elective courses. </p>

<p>TAGs are specific to each UC. Usually they require a minimum 3.0-3.5 GPA and IGETC. For competitive/ “impacted” majors you’ll need to have your major prerequisites too. All of this usually needs to be complete after your last quarter in community college, NOT by the time you apply for admission, thank god :). </p>

<p>Have you passed any AP tests with a 3, 4 or 5? If yes, you’ll get transferable units for them and you could possibly substitute these scores for IGETC or major requirements!</p>

<p>I guess this pretty much sums it up… If you have any more questions or if something isn’t clear, don’t hesitate to ask!</p>

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<p>Anyway, if you didn’t get into your dream school as a freshman (I didn’t), I’d say definitely go to a CC for 2 years and then transfer. If you do a good job and earn a great GPA, you’ll have an excellent shot of getting into mid-tier UCs (UCSB, UCD, UCSD, UCI) and a good shot of getting into UCLA and Berkeley (if your major is not competitive…).
I’d recommend De Anza to you, it’s a great CC with awesome people and instructors. </p>

<p>Btw, do you know what you want to major in?</p>

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<p>Wow thank you for such a terrific answer!
I was thinking of majoring in Economics since I think no UC’s offer an Accounting/Finance major</p>

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<p>Also another question do I have to take those placement tests at De Anza? Is it necessary?</p>

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<p>Econ is highly selective at many of the UCs, so make sure you complete all the math requirements ASAP.</p>

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<p>Yes Econ is highly selective - but don’t let that discourage you… I suggest you get on top of taking care of your prereqs first…get all A’s if you want a good chance at Cal or Ucla. also ucla has an accounting minor if you’re interested in that. Best thing is to make a plan and stay on top of things</p>

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<p>The answer to “do I have to take those placement tests at De Anza? Is it necessary?” is YES! The registration system at De Anza will not allow you to register for courses you need prerequisites and for math and English classes only a passing test score, AP test results or preparatory college classes fulfill the prerequisites needed to register for them.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the answer guys!
Which UC’s are the best for econ?
From what I’ve read so far here it’s

  1. Cal or UCLA
  2. UCSD
  3. Davis or SB</p>
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<p>Hello! Sorry if I am posting to a non-related thread but I cannot figure out how to post a new one.
I am currently a CC student and hope to transfer to transfer to UCLA by next year (2012). I am working on the apps and here is what my transcript looks like:
(my intended major is International Development)</p>

<p>Spring 2010
F- Elementary Algebra <-----don’t laugh at me :X lol
F- History to 1876</p>

<p>Fall 2010
A- : Elementary Algebra
A : International Relations
A :English Composition
A- :History to 1876
W : Ethnic groups in the US</p>

<p>Spring 2011
A- :Critical Thinking- Freshman Composition (honors)
B :Intermediate Algebra
A : Cultural Anthropology (honors)
A- : Geography Cultural elements (honors)
A- : WOrld History (honors)</p>

<p>Summer 2011
A- : Statistics</p>

<p>This semester I am taking:</p>

<p>Sociology (honors)
Intro to Gender Studies (honors)
Micro economics (honors)
Biological Anthropology (honors)
Spanish</p>

<p>Next semester I plan to take:</p>

<p>Religious Studies
Geology (honors)
Spanish
Political Science (honors)</p>

<p>When I initially enrolled in school in the Spring, I was working full time and taking care of my toddler!! I am now working part-time and she is older now so it makes it easier. I know I should mention that in the comment box of my application…</p>

<p>What are my chances??? Advice??? I am pulling my hair out.</p>

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<p>You should really start a new thread since the date on the first post here is from April 2011. Go to the page where all the questions are listed. At the top of that section on the left side is a white square that says New Thread or Post New Thread. Click that and ask your question. BTW W’s on your transcript mean nothing. I have tons of them and my ccc counselors have told me repeatedly they don’t matter. I would use all the spaces they provide for comments to explain your life/child rearing issues. Use it in your personal statement. Something to explain the F’s and how you have turned things around.</p>