Riverside City College
UC & CSU
MINIMUM TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS &
SELECTION CRITERIA
(California Residents Only)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC):
Unit Requirement:
60 transferable units (maximum 70 units from community college)
G.P.A. Requirement:
2.40
Subject Requirements:
English IA
English IB
Math (any transferable course)
4 Courses in at least two of the following disciplines:
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Biological
Science/Physical Science
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Selection Criteria
The MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, as stated above, DO NOT
GUARANTEE ADMISSION to the campus or major of your choice. Some campuses
receive more applicants than they can accommodate. Therefore, each campus will
determine what will be the “Selection Criteria” to admit students beyond the minimum
eligibility.
Students will be selected upon availability of space in the Major, Department, or
Division/School/College and/or choice of campus. Each campus identifies students who
have demonstrated the capacity for high academic achievement and promise, and who
have a variety of other qualities than can contribute to the strength and diversity of the
campus community. The following criteria is listed in the order of importance and is
usually in the Comprehensive Review for the selection and admission of students into
their chosen campus or field of study:
1. Major Preparation – Completion of Lower-Division coursework for
intended major
2. Higher GPA – A more competitive g.p.a. will demonstrate your ability for
higher academic achievement.
3. Personal Statement/Essay and Application – Additional information used to
provide a more accurate picture of the applicant, such as extra-curricular
activities, well defined goals, accomplishments, aspirations, challenges, etc.
4. Completion of General Education or Breadth Requirements (e.g. IGETC)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU):
Unit Requirement:
60 transferable units (maximum 70 units from community college)
G.P.A. Requirement:
2.00
Subject Requirement:
“The Golden 4”: English Language Communication and
Critical Thinking – Area A of CSU General Education
Requirements or Area 1 of the IGETC -9 units and
Mathematics – Area B-4 of CSU General Education
Requirements or Area 2 of the IGETC – 3 units
plus
18 units of additional general education courses within the
CSU General Education pattern or the IGETC
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Selection Criteria
Several of the CSU campuses can not accommodate every applicant that meets minimum
eligibility. The following criteria is listed in the order of importance and is used to screen
for the selection of students into their chosen campus or major.
1. Service Area: California Community College transfers are given priority by
their local CSU campus.
2. Supplemental Application – Requesting additional information regarding
academic and major preparation, and possible extra-curricular activities.
3. Completion of AAT/AST or ADT: Approved transfer programs that also
provide California Community College Students with an Associate’s Degree.
4. Higher G.P.A. – A more competitive G.P.A. will demonstrate your ability
for higher academic achievement.
5. Completion of General Education or Breadth Requirements (e.g. CSU
GE or IGETC)
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Note: Subject requirements for admission and major preparation courses must be
completed with grades of “C” or better.
Students are encouraged to meet with their RCC counselor, University Representatives
and/or attend a transfer admissions workshop offered by the RCC Transfer Center for
further explanation and exemptions to the requirements listed above. Please stop by
the Transfer Center, located in the Cesar Chavez Building or call (951) 222-8446 or
222-8440 to inquire about our services.
10/30/14