UC Ready Workshop
Cuyamaca College
Transfer Center
Are you Ready for UC?
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UC System minimum transfer admission requirements:
60 UC-transferable units (not all courses are UC-transferable)
2.4 GPA
2 English composition courses (IGETC area 1A and 1B)
1 math course (IGETC area 2)
4 courses from at least 2 different subject areas (chosen from
IGETC areas 3, 4, 5)
∗ UC Transfer Admissions Planner
www.uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu/students/
∗ UC Personal Statement
UC Transfer Admission Guaranteed
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UCSD UniversityLink – 3.5 GPA
UC Davis TAG – 3.2 GPA
UC Santa Cruz TAG – 3.0 GPA
UC Santa Barbara TAG – 3.2 GPA
UC Irvine TAG – 3.4 GPA
UC Riverside TAG – 3.0 GPA
UC Merced TAG – 3.0 GPA
UCSD ULink
∗ Open to High school seniors and Veterans
∗ Complete a minimum of 60 UC-transferable semester units (90 quarter
units) by end of spring term prior to fall enrollment at UC San Diego.
∗ Earn a cumulative 3.5 UC GPA by the end of fall term prior to fall enrollment
at UC San Diego, and maintain a 3.5 UC GPA through the end of spring term
prior to fall enrollment at UC San Diego.
∗ Meet UC admission requirements
∗ Both of the UC English courses and the UC math course must be completed
by the end of fall term prior to fall enrollment at UC San Diego.
∗ Complete all UC San Diego major preparation available at your local partner
community college and declare that major at the time of completing the UC
San Diego admissions application.
∗ Fill out the ULINK Contract and make an appointment to see a Counselor for
further assistance.
UC Pathways
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Students can follow one of the Transfer Pathways which outlines a single set of courses they
can take to prepare for their major on any of the nine undergraduate campuses. Transfer
Pathways Majors are:
Anthropology
Biochemistry
Biology
Cell biology
Chemistry
Economics
Mathematics
Molecular biology
Physics
Sociology
Example, Economics
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Economics major at any UC campus
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UC Course
Microeconomics (one course)
Macroeconomics (one course)
Single variable calculus (one-year
sequence)
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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Course (Assist)
Economics 121
Economics 120
Mathematics 180 & 280
UCLA
UCLA Selection
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Major preparation
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Minimum 3.2 GPA
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UCLA admits by major
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Major preparation and GPA vary by major
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Holistic Review Process
UCLA’s Highly Selective Majors
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All majors in UCLA’s Specialty Schools
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Henry Samueli School of Engineering and
Applied Science
School of Arts and Architecture
School of Theater, Film and Television
School of Nursing
Henry Samueli School of Engineering and
Applied Science
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Minimum 3.3 GPA
School of Arts and Architecture**
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Minimum 3.0 GPA
School of Theatre, Film and Television**
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Minimum 3.2 GPA
School of Nursing**
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Minimum 3.5 GPA
**Supplemental Application Required
College of Letters & Science
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Biochemistry
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Business Economics**
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Communication Studies
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Economics**
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English
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Global Studies
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History
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Human Biology and Society BA
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International Development Studies
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Life science Majors(including
Biology)**
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Political Science**
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Psychology**
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Sociology**
**Will not be able to change into these majors
after admission
UCB Chemistry
Selection Criteria
Preparation
• One year of General Chemistry
• One year of Calculus
• Calculus-based physics courses in mechanics and wave motion
• Courses equivalent to Berkeley’s English R1A (and R1B for Chemistry
major)
• Additional coursework in calculus-based physics, chemistry, and math are
strongly encouraged
Note: IGETC certification will satisfy the Reading & Composition requirement
for all majors, but additional coursework may be necessary to completely
satisfy major prerequisites for some majors
UCB Engineering
Selection Criteria
Preparation
• Prerequisite courses for the major - completion of all required core
coursework, including the equivalent of Berkeley’s English R1A & R1B
(Reading & Composition) as listed on assist.org
Note:
• IGETC is not acceptable
• Only applicants who have completed 100% of the required major
courses by the end of the Spring term will be considered for admission
• Strong personal statement indicating interest in major and
demonstrated skills and characteristics
UCB Environmental Design
Selection Criteria
Preparation
• All available articulated, lower division core courses for the selected
major must be completed before enrollment at Cal
• Articulation is available at 20 community colleges for the core courses:
– Cerritos, Chabot, City College of San Francisco, College of Marin, College
of San Mateo, Consumnes River, De Anza, Diablo Valley, East Los
Angeles, Gavilan, Laney, Mira Costa, Modesto, Mt. San Antonio, Orange
Coast, Pasadena City, Saddleback, San Diego Mesa, San Joaquin Delta,
Santa Rosa, and West Valley
Note: IGETC will be accepted for students applying Fall 2012 and beyond
UCB Haas School of Business
Selection Criteria
Preparation
• Prerequisite coursework must not be over 5 years old and must be
completed with a letter grade
• NEW requirements on ASSIST
– 7 course breadth requirement not required for admission purposes
– Additional Writing/Language course no longer required
– 2 semesters of Calculus now required
• Coursework must be completed by the end of the Spring term
prior to enrollment
Note:
• IGETC is NOT ACCEPTABLE
• This program is highly competitive
UCB Natural Resources
Selection Criteria
Preparation
• All majors require completion of coursework equivalent to Berkeley’s English
R1A & R1B, and science preparation for the intended major
– Lack of completion of all science requirements is generally the most
common reason for non-admission selection
• IGETC certification will satisfy the Reading & Composition
requirement and in some cases the humanities/social sciences
breadth requirements. Please check ASSIST
• If course articulation is not established, consult with a CNR staff
adviser
Note:
• Personal statement is weighed very heavily