<p>I'm hoping to transfer from UCR to UC Davis for my junior year to be closer to home in the Bay Area. Beyond fulfilling requirements, is there anything I should keep in mind for an inter campus transfer? Also, because I am a Geology major which I'm hoping is not the most popular major at UCD, is it likely I will be accepted to transfer with a GPA around a 3.5? Should I be trying to devote my summer between freshman and sophomore to volunteering (perhaps in the field) or to a job/will that make a difference in my selection? Thank you for your responses.</p>
<p>Make sure you complete the major pre-requisites of course…but if you are capable, finish your UCR general education requirements as well. That way, you won’t have to do the UCD GE requirements later on (UC-UC Reciprocity). It’s not a big deal if you don’t for admission purposes, but once you’ve successfully transfered, it might come back to bite you. You have a very solid GPA… but still, you have a chance to raise it. There’s the end of this quarter and the end of Fall Quarter to do so. I doubt Geology is that competitive to get into. Keep in mind that CCC transfers get priority though, and they have TAG. Transferring to be closer to home is a valid reason for wanting to transfer. However, I am not sure if Davis actually takes your personal statement into consideration for transfer applicants. Do write about why you need to be closer to home though…just in case.</p>
<p>You might want to consider applying to UC Berkeley, which is also in the Bay Area. I know they do take the personal statement into consideration for sure.</p>
<p>I heard rumors that tag will be gone this next Fall. Goodluck getting into UC Davis! I feel like you will! I’m excited for going there this fall!</p>
<p>I’m definitely going to apply to UCSC and UCB as well, but Berkeley seems like a stretch with my current stats. I’d be happy at any of those, as being close to home is my top priority. Am I right to think I have a good chance at getting into UCSC though? I’ll definitely be working to improve the GPA. I hope the fact that CCCs get priority doesn’t affect my admission too much.</p>