UC vs. CSU
What does the California State University (CSU) system focus on?
This university system focuses on practical, career-oriented education and hands-on learning.
What's the minimum number of transferable units required to transfer to a UC/CSU?
60 units
What is TAG and what is it for?
Transfer Admission Guarantee which offers a guaranteed admissions pathway to a participating UC
What is ADT and what is it for?
Associate Degree for Transfer and guarantees admission to CSU with a junior standing
This is the opening date for both UC and CSU general applications
August 1st
What does the University of California (UC) system focus on?
This system features a faculty that is heavily focused on academic research
What's the minimum GPA required to transfer to a CSU and UC.
2.0 GPA (CSU) and 2.4 (UC)
How many UC campuses can you apply to with TAG?
1
When is the Spring deadline to petition to graduate from SCC?
First Friday of March
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed?
Make an appointment with a counselor
What is the best system (UC/CSU)?
Neither! Depends on many factors.
IGETC
CSU Breadth
CalGETC
Name the at least 2 campuses that participate in the TAG program?
UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz
True or False: Earning a degree at SCC, graduation ceremony and transferring are the same thing.
False: You must petition for a degree, sign up for graduation and apply to transfer seperately.
Why is March 2nd important?
It's the priority deadline for FAFSA or CADAA applications
What is the biggest difference between the UC and CSU application?
UC requires personal insight questions
True or False: You must complete any major requirements to transfer to a specific major.
True
What is important when it comes to filling out your UC and TAG application?
If your TAG major and UC application major don't match, your TAG is void.
When is the general deadline for UC/CSU application?
November 30th
What is SIR and why is it important?
Submitting your Intent to Register lets the UC/CSU know you plan to attend and are enrolled
What do UC Merced and UC Riverside offer that other UC campuses don't?
These two specific UC campuses are the only ones mentioned that offer a Spring Transfer option.
True or False: You need an Associate (AA/AS) or Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) to transfer to UC/CSU.
False
Name 2 benefits of the ADT
0.5 gpa boost
Priority admission
Enter the CSU as a Junior
Direct pathway to CSU majors
True or False: UC/CSUs automatically receive your transcripts upon completion of your educational plan
False, you have to submit your own transcripts to your UC/CSU before the deadline which varies per school.