I am a student at UC Santa Cruz and I would like to transfer to UC Berkeley?
I am currently a student at UC Santa Cruz and it is my first year. I want to transfer to UC Berkeley because UC Santa Cruz doesn’t offer any of my majors. I screwed up my first quarter and received a non-passing grade in one of my classes. Will I still be able to get into UC Berkeley as a transfer student?
To be competitive for intercampus transfer and to minimize delays in graduation, you should complete the general education and major prerequisite requirements at your campus prior to the end of your sophomore year. The UC reciprocity agreement allows you to use the requirements from your campus to fulfill the requirements at the other UC campus.
Berkeley generally discourages intercampus transfer. Applicants with compelling reason for needing the transfer and those who have exceptional academic records and/or leadership potentials are more likely to be considered for acceptance.
Nonpassing grades do not affect your GPA, but you should repeat the course so demonstrate that you are capable of doing well in that class.
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