<p>I am looking to transfer from a CC to a UC in 2015, and will be applying this November. I am finding the process to be really confusing, though. Every UC has a different set of requirements when I look at their transfer requirements. How can I differentiate between hard-requirements and classes that just improve my chances? I have finished my IGETC, finished General Chemistry + Biology (either 2 Chem + 1 Bio or 2 Physics classes are required for Computer Science), completed most of the CS classes offered at my college, and am working on Calc 2 (hope to be done with Linear Algebra by my last semester). Can someone who has a better understanding of the requirements tell me if I've done enough to transfer to a UC? Looking at the "requirements" I just see an endless list of classes (mostly CS classes) that I haven't taken or that just aren't offered here. I am stressing over not being qualified enough for a transfer even after spending 3 years at a CC. </p>
<p>Have you talked to your school transfer coordinator? They usually have much greater insight into the requirements for each school.</p>
<p>I have, twice. Both times he directed me to the ASSIST website or the IGETC list and sent me on my way. He wasn’t very helpful. The school I’d really like to get into is UCSD. I’m on track to finish all of the math requirements, and I’ve already finished the science requirements, but there are several computer science courses listed on ASSIST that aren’t offered. How can I hope to finish eight more computer science classes in two semesters when none of them are offered? I’m assuming I need to have completed everything on their list because it’s an impacted major. </p>
<p>I’ll defer to posters with more knowledge of the UC school system like @ucbalumnus </p>
<p>Unfortunately for prospective CS majors, the lower division CS courses at various UCs, CSUs, and other schools can vary considerably, so it may be difficult for a CC student to cover them for all possible transfer targets.</p>
<p>What you do want to do is compare the ASSIST reports for your CC and each of your target UCs and CSUs to figure out which courses you can take to maximize coverage of the requirements. In some cases, nearby CCs may offer courses that your main CC does not.</p>
<p>The other thing to note about CS is that CS is sometimes offered in an engineering division and sometimes offered in a non-engineering division (for example, Berkeley offers both EECS in its College of Engineering and CS in its College of Letters and Science). Engineering-based CS majors generally require more math and science (specifically physics), while non-engineering-based CS majors may not require science at all, or allow chemistry and/or biology as the science.</p>
<p>Regarding general education requirements, IGETC closely resembles CSU general education requirements, but UC general education requirements vary. Engineering divisions at UC are less likely to accept IGETC to replace their general education requirements (although humanities and social studies courses taken at CC can partially fulfill them).</p>
<p>People may be able to help you better if you named your CC and which UCs and CSUs are you targeting.</p>