Transfer 101:
The Basics
UC Counselor Conference 2013
Overview
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Systemwide Messages
Transfer Admission Requirements
Tools to Guide
A Glimpse into UC Evaluation
A Brief Look at UC Campus Selection
After the Decision
Resources
UC’s Commitment to
CCC Transfers
• For the past few years 86-88% of all
new transfer students have been
California residents. Over 90% of those
CCCs.
• UC aims to enroll one new CCC transfer
for every two new freshmen
– One-third of the incoming class each year
UC’s Definition of a
CCC Applicant
The University of California defines a
CCC transfer applicant as:
– one who has completed at least 30 semester (45
quarter) UC-transferable units at one or more
California community colleges;
and
– the last college the student attended in a regular
session (fall/spring or fall/winter/spring) before
admission to a UC campus is/was a California
community college.
TAG vs. “Regular”
Admission
• TAG is ONE path to transferring to UC
• Advise student if not eligible for TAG –
apply as a “regular” applicant anyway!
• Spring entrance is also a path offered to
a small number of student
Lower Division Units
Maximum Limitation
Effective for Fall 2014 Applicants
• Students will be granted up to 70 sem/105 qtr units of credit for lower
division coursework completed at any institution or any combination of
institutions.
• For lower division units beyond the maximum, subject credit for
appropriate coursework taken in excess of this unit limitation will be
granted and may be used to satisfy requirements.
• Units earned through: AP, IB, and/or A-Level examinations are not
included in the limitation and do not put applicants at risk of being
denied admission.
• Lower or upper division units earned at UC (Extension, summer,
cross/concurrent, UC-EAP and regular academic year enrollment) are
added to the maximum lower division transfer credit allowed and might
put applicants at risk of being denied admission due to excessive units.
Example A
Example B
Example C
CCSF enrollment plus
enrollment at SDSU
with only lower
division units
SMC enrollment plus
enrollment at SCU
with both lower and
upper division units
MJC enrollment plus
UCM enrollment
(applying to transfer to
a different UC campus)
60 sem units CCSF 60 sem units SMC
+ 15 sem units SDSU +20 sem units SCU
=75 sem units Total
[3 sem units LD
- 5 excess LD units
17 sem units UD]
=70 sem units
=80 sem units Total
awarded by UC
•Units are not limited
•LD total is 63 units
•LD limit not exceeded
•80 sem units awarded
by UC
76.5 sem units MJC
- 6.5 excess LD units
= 70 sem units
+ 16 sem units UCM
=86 sem units Total
•LD total is 70 units
•All UC units are added
•86 sem units awarded
by UC
•Dean’s Review Required
•Dean’s Review Required for some campuses
for some campuses
Minimum Admission Requirements
To establish eligibility as a junior-level transfer:
• Minimum of 60 UC-transferable semester (90 quarter)
units.
• Earn a minimum 2.4 GPA in UC-transferable courses.
To be competitive for selection, students should achieve above the minimum gpa
• Complete the required 7-course pattern*
2 English composition
1 mathematical concepts & quantitative reasoning
4 course from at least 2 of these areas: arts & humanities, social &
behavioral sciences, physical & biological sciences
Grades of C or better in each course; pass grade is acceptable if equivalent to a C
(each course must be at least 3 semester/4 quarter units
*Completion of the course pattern is required by end of
spring term prior to fall admission.
Major Preparation
• Prepares students for upper-division.
• Selective majors evaluate students based
on major preparation completed prior to
transfer.
• Major prerequisite coursework may be a
higher priority than general education
requirements for some campuses.
• Major preparation requirements can be
found on the ASSIST website.
General Education Requirements
• Each school and college at every UC campus has
general education (“breadth”) requirements.
• CCC students have the option to complete IGETC
to satisfy lower-division GE requirements.
– IGETC is not an admissions eligibility
requirement.
• Completing GE, either through IGETC or campusspecific requirements, may be a selection
requirement for some campuses and programs.
• Be sure GE/IGETC pattern is appropriate for the
intended campus and major.
IGETC Standards
• Use of non-CCC courses
– Acceptable if completed at a U.S. regionally
accredited college/university
– Note: Critical Thinking and Composition--Few
non-CCC second semester English Composition
courses includes Critical Thinking.
• Use of Exam Scores
– Advance Placement (AP)
Score of 3, 4, or 5
– International Baccalaureate (IB)
Score of 5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level exams
• “Double-Dipping” or “Triple-Dipping” Acceptable
UC Transfer Curricula
• An early tool to advise students based on either
their intended major or their campus of interest.
• Admission requirements
Students may determine if they meet minimum eligibility
for UC and learn about additional UC graduation
requirements.
• Major preparation paths (statewide)
Students may use this path to take coursework to prepare
for multiple UC campuses in their major of choice.
• Major preparation paths by campus (campus specific)
Students may use this path to identify required
coursework at a specific campus for a specific major or
similar majors.
Transfer Admission Guarantee
TAG
Seven UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to students
who meet specific requirements
Davis Irvine Merced
Riverside
San Diego
Santa Barbara Santa Cruz
• Requirements vary – refer to the TAG Matrix
• Students can submit a TAG application to only ONE campus.
• The filing period for TAG is September 1-30.
• By participating in a TAG program, students receive:
– Early review of their academic record
– Specific guidance on major preparation and general
education requirements
Transfer Admission Planner
UC TAP
UC TAP is an online tool to help prospective UC transfer
students track and plan their course work.
• The UC TAP tool is designed for use by students transferring
from California community colleges.
• Students can use the UC TAP tool to enter their course work
as they complete it.
• The planner helps students track their progress toward
meeting UC's minimum requirements, and allows UC staff to
communicate important information to prospective transfer
students.
All information collected is considered confidential and is shared only with students' community
college(s), UC admissions officers, and UC Education Partnership Programs personnel.
ASSIST
• Online information system that provides the most
accurate and up-to-date information for California
transfer students:
– Shows how course credits earned at one public
California college or university can be applied when
transferred to another.
– Explore majors available at University of California and
CSU campuses.
– Is the official repository of articulation for California’s
colleges and universities.
• Allows students to explore transferable coursework
from the CCC to the UC using:
– Transferable Course Agreement (TCA)
– CCC to UC Major Articulation (UC-CCC Course
Articulation)
Transferable Course Agreement
(TCA)
On ASSIST website: assist.org
• Identifies
UC-transferable
courses at each CCC.
• First level of articulation
between UC and CCC;
all courses listed are
transferable to every
UC campus.
• Individual UC
campuses may, as
appropriate, articulate
courses to specific
lower-division courses/
graduation
requirements.
CCC to UC Major Articulation
• The CCC-UC Major
Articulation
Agreements offer
students guidance in
preparing for specific
majors at each UC
campus.
• Second level of
articulation between
UC and CCC.
• Indicates courses that
fulfill major prep; alerts
if IGETC is acceptable;
explains use of AP/IB
credit toward subject
requirements, etc.
The Review Begins
The UC Academic Record Evaluation Process
We will explain how we evaluate the academic record of
transfer applicants, step-by-step.
• After the Transfer Academic Update (TAU) is received the
review begins (fall grades, work in progress/planned).
• Evaluators move term by term through the applicant’s selfreported courses and grades to determine whether the
courses are UC-transferable and to derive a cumulative
GPA.
Gaps In Education
Name/Location
School Code
Type
Begin/End
Dates
Language of
Instruction
Fitzgerald HS
Santa Maria, CA
989340
Pub HS
08/200806/2011
English
**Potential Gap in Education**
Santa Barbara CC
Santa Barbara, CA
004690
CCC/2yr
08/201205/2014
English
UC evaluators review the list of institutions the student
attended, paying special attention to begin and end dates.
Any gaps in education prompt them to look for an
explanation in the application.
Language of Instruction (LOI)
Name/Location
School
Code
Type
Begin/End
Dates
Language of
Instruction
Fitzgerald HS
Santa Maria, CA
989340
Pub HS
08/200906/2012
English
*Potential Gap
Santa Barbara
CC
Santa Barbara,
CA
004690
CCC/2yr
08/2012 05/2014
English
The high school’s Language of Instruction determines whether
credit is awarded for lower division language courses.
What was the LOI during 9th grade (08/2008-06/2009)?
Exam Credit—AP or IB
Examinations
Test Type
Test Name
Score
Date
AP
English Language
3
05/2010
AP
English Lit & Comp
4
05/2011
Credit may be awarded: Up to 8 quarter (5.3 semester) units per
exam may be awarded. Credit limitations may apply in some subject
areas; and when exams and equivalent courses are taken.
• Toward major prep and GE with AP scores of 3 or higher or
IB Higher Level scores of 5 or higher. (Course equivalencies depend
on campus articulation)
• Toward IGETC requirements refer to chart on the web:
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/CC11_UsingAPforAdmission_final.pdf
Transferability and Limitations
• Repeats
Repeats for “D” and “F” grades are unlimited; however,
credit will be awarded for the first attempt completed with
a grade of “C” or better; no credit for duplication of AP/IB
credit.
• AR, NP, NG, W grades
These grades are neutral and have no effect on GPA or
credit awarded.
• Accurate reporting
Remind students not to self-report courses/grades from
memory. Misreporting or omitting information from the
academic record could jeopardize their admission to UC.
Examples of Non-Transferable
Coursework
• Evaluators will determine if a course is
transferable based on UC guidelines and TCAs
(for CCCs)
Examples of Credit Limitations
• 8 sem (12 qtr) Advanced ESL units allowed
Examples of Credit Limitations
• Maximum: 4 sem (6 qtr) units PE activity allowed
• Maximum: 8 sem (12 qtr) units PE theory allowed
Examples of Repeated Coursework
Evaluation Summary
GPA, Units, Course Requirements
Purpose of the
Personal Statement
• To gain a better understanding of the
students background; their interest in
and purpose of their intended major.
• UC campuses may use the personal
statement as an admissions factor or
for scholarship consideration.
Comprehensive Review
Campuses may review all other aspects of
the application information such as:
– Awards, Activities
– Employment
– Volunteer work
– Additional Comments
to understand context for each applicant
The Decision Process
• Step One: Selection of Applicants
• Step Two: Notification to Students
• Step Three: After the Decision
Meeting Provisions of Admission
Tasks/Steps Students Must Complete
• Required courses by end of spring
• Minimum grade(s) required
• Submission of official transcript/academic record by 7/1
• Final deadline for all other documents/exam scores by 7/15
• Extended spring term
• Summer courses
– Not allowed for . . . .
– Allowed for . . . .
Waitlist & Appeals
• The waitlist process is used to manage new
student enrollment
• A waitlist offer is an acknowledgement of an
applicant’s strength, it is not a guarantee of
admission
• Waitlisted students can accept waitlist offers
to more than one UC campus
• Students cannot appeal to be placed on the
waitlist
Resources
ASSIST: http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html
UC Transfer Admissions:
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/transfer/inde
x.html
–UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP)
–UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
Downloadable Guides
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/downloadabl
e-guides/index.html
–UC Transfer Matrix
–UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Matrix
–UC Statement of Transfer Credit Practices
UC Counselor Conference
2013
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