What are the admission requirements to transfer to a UC?

• The junior level minimum admission requirements for the UC campuses are: 60 UC transferable units, with a 2.4 minimum GPA (competitive colleges and majors will require a higher GPA); the 60 transferable units must include two specific transfer level English compositions courses, one transfer level math class (a math class that has intermediate algebra as a prerequisite), and at least four transferable college courses chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: Arts and Humanities; Social and Behavioral Sciences; or Physical and Biological Sciences.

What are the admission requirements to transfer to a CSU

• The junior level minimum admission requirements for the CSU campuses are: 60 CSU transferable units, with a 2.0 minimum GPA (competitive colleges and majors will require a higher GPA); the 60 transferable units must include a minimum of 30 units of general education that must include oral communications, written communications, critical thinking, and a transfer level math (a math class that has intermediate algebra as a prerequisite).

What is IGETC? When should I use the IGETC pattern?

• IGETC stands for Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. It is a pattern of general education classes which totals approximately 40 UC/CSU transferable units. Copies of the IGETC GE pattern (printed on blue paper) are available in CR’s Counseling and Advising Center. At the time of transfer, a student can request that CR certify IGETC as complete. If IGETC is certified as complete, all campuses in the UC and CSU system will accept it in place of their own campus-specific lower division general education pattern. Some private schools will accept the IGETC general education pattern.
• IGETC is an ideal GE pattern to follow for students who know they want to transfer, but who may be unsure which UC or CSU campus they will transfer to.
• IGETC may not be ideal for high unit majors such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering.
• You should consult with a counselor to determine if IGETC is the best option.

What is the CSU General Education pattern?

• The CSU general education pattern is a pattern of general education courses which totals approximately 39 units. Copies of the CSU GE pattern (printed on green paper) are available in the Counseling and Advising Center. If the CSU GE pattern is certified as complete (partial certification is possible), all campuses in the CSU system will accept it in place of their own campus-specific lower division general education pattern.
• The CSU general education pattern is an ideal GE pattern to follow for students that know they want to transfer to a CSU campus.
• Do I need to complete 60 transferable units in order to transfer?
  
  Generally, the answer is yes. Most UC and CSU colleges do not accept transfer students at the lower division level (students with fewer than 60 transferable units), so planning on going to a university as an upper division transfer (entering the university as a junior) is generally the best path. For those colleges that do consider lower division transfer applicants, only students who were eligible to enter the university as freshmen will be admitted, and such applicants are a low priority in the admission process. Priority will be given to those that will transfer with at least 60 transferable units.

How long will it take me to transfer?

• The time it takes to transfer depends on the number of units completed each term, the level at which you start math and English composition classes, the admission requirements of the transfer institution and the desired major. Students who can attend full-time (12 or more units per semester), take summer and/or winter session classes, and who place directly into transfer level math and English classes can generally transfer after two years. Most students take longer than two years to meet all of the transfer, general education, and major preparation requirements.

Is it possible to take too many units, then not be able to transfer?

• If you have only attended a community college, then no, it is not possible to take too many units. But if a student has 20 semester units or more from a four-year college, it is possible to take too many units to transfer to a UC campus. Consultation with the college you want to transfer to and with a CR counselor or advisor is important for such students.

Can I complete my transfer requirements at CR?

• Yes. CR offers a variety of courses to complete general education patterns such as IGETC (the preferred GE pattern for those transferring to UC campuses for most majors), the CSU GE pattern, or the UCSC campus specific GE pattern. We also offer course that provide preparation for majors at UC, CSU and private colleges – see www.assist.org for major articulation between CR and UC/CSU colleges.

Do I need an Associate of Arts degree to transfer?

• California’s public colleges and universities do not require an AA to transfer.

I have attended another college/university. Do these courses transfer to CR?

• Degree applicable courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges will be accepted for general education, major coursework, or elective credit toward CR degrees. For students planning on an eventual transfer from CR to a university, the important issue is to determine if the desired transfer university will accept the non-CR units. Contacting the university is important.

I heard CR can guarantee my transfer to a university. Is this true ?

• For qualified students, CR offers Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs) with the following UC campuses: Davis, Santa Cruz, Riverside, Merced, Santa Barbara, and Irvine. We offer Instant Admissions for Chico State University and Humboldt State University. Please contact the Transfer Center at 476-4146 for Instant Admission dates.

When do I apply to transfer?

• The priority application period for colleges in the UC system are as follows:
  • Fall Quarter: November 1 - 30
  • Fall Semester: November 1 - 30 (Berkeley and Merced are the only UC campuses on the semester system, Berkeley accepts applications for fall only).
  • Winter Quarter: July 1 – 31
  • Spring Semester: July 1 – 31    (UC Merced is the only campus on the semester system accepting application for spring)
  • Spring Quarter: Oct 1 - 31
• Note: not all UC campuses accept applicants every term. Consult with current information from the Transfer/Career Center or contact schools directly. Specific majors will often have additional restrictions regarding application periods
• The priority application period for colleges in the CSU system are as follows:
  • Fall Quarter or Semester: October 1 – November 30
  • Winter Quarter: June 1 – 30
  • Spring Quarter or Semester: August 1 – 31
  • Summer: February 1 – 28
• Private and out-of-state colleges have their own application procedures and deadlines. The Transfer/Career Center is a good place to begin this research.

I received bad grades at another college. Do I have to tell the university to which I’m applying that I went to that college? 

• Yes. When you apply to a university, you are required to report all previous institutions that you have attended. If you provide false information or omit information in the application process, you could have your admission or degree revoked.

What GPA do I need to transfer to a UC or a CSU?

• The system-wide minimum GPA for CSU campuses is a 2.0. The system-wide minimum GPA for UC campuses is a 2.4. Competitive colleges and majors require a higher GPA. Be sure to check with the university or with CR counselor or advisor for current GPA recommendations.

Will I need my high school grades and SAT/ACT scores to transfer?

• If you are transferring as a junior, with 60 transferable units, your high school grades, and any college admission tests scores you may have, will not be needed. If you are attempting to transfer to a private college or as a lower division transfer (with fewer than 60 transferable units), your high school record and SAT/ACT test scores will likely be required.

If your question is not answered above, please email Counseling and Advising at:

Counseling@redwoods.edu or call us at (707) 476-4150.