Transfer 101: The Basics UC Counselor Conference 2013

Overview 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 AExample BExample C CCSF enrollment plus enrollment at SDSU with only lower division units 60 sem units CCSF + 15 sem units SDSU =75 sem units Total - 5 excess LD units =70 sem units awarded by UC SMC enrollment plus enrollment at SCU with both lower and upper division units 60 sem units SMC +20 sem units SCU [3 sem units LD 17 sem units UD] =80 sem units Total Units are not limited LD total is 63 units LD limit not exceeded 80 sem units awarded by UC Dean’s Review Required for some campuses MJC enrollment plus UCM enrollment (applying to transfer to a different UC campus) 76.5 sem units MJC 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 for some campuses

Minimum Admission Require ments 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 campus- specific 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 By participating in a TAG program, students receive: –Early review of their academic record –Specific guidance on major preparation and general education requirements

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. Transfer Admission Planner UC TAP

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 self- reported courses and grades to determine whether the courses are UC-transferable and to derive a cumulative GPA.

Gaps In Education 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. Name/LocationSchool CodeTypeBegin/End Dates Language of Instruction Fitzgerald HS Santa Maria, CA Pub HS08/ /2011 English **Potential Gap in Education** Santa Barbara CC Santa Barbara, CA CCC/2yr08/ /2014 English

Language of Instruction (LOI) Name/LocationSchool Code TypeBegin/End Dates Language of Instruction Fitzgerald HS Santa Maria, CA Pub HS08/ /2012 English *Potential Gap Santa Barbara CC Santa Barbara, CA CCC/2yr08/ /2014 English The high school’s Language of Instruction determines whether credit is awarded for lower division language courses. What was the LOI during 9 th grade (08/ /2009)?

Exam Credit—AP or IB Examinations Test TypeTest NameScoreDate APEnglish Language305/2010 APEnglish Lit & Comp405/2011 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:

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: UC Transfer Admissions: x.html –UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP) –UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Downloadable Guides e-guides/index.html –UC Transfer Matrix –UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Matrix –UC Statement of Transfer Credit Practices

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