UC Information
This section includes information on the following topics:
- Checklist for Transferring to the UC System
- What is the UC?
- What are the UC Transfer Requirements?
- When should I apply?
- How much does it cost?
- UC Links
What is the UC?
The University of California, or UC, awards bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees. The UC campuses are internationally acclaimed as research institutions. The UC system only accepts full-time, day students at the undergraduate level.
Currently, there are nine campuses in the UC System: The tenth campus, UC Merced, is expected to open in 2004.
* Note: UC San Francisco, which primarily offers graduate-level health professional programs, has its own application and filing procedures.
What are the UC Transfer Requirements?
If you wish to transfer to a UC campus as a junior, you must:
- Complete 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) of transferable college coursework with a grade point average of at least 2.4 (2.8 for non-California residents)*, and
- Complete a course pattern requirement (with at least a “C” grade in each course) to include:
- two transferable college courses in English composition (3 semester units each); and
- one transferable college course in Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (3 semester units); and
- four transferable college courses (3 semester units each) chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: Arts and Humanities; Social and Behavioral Sciences; or Physical and Biological Sciences.
- Complete lower-division major requirements for their specific major prior to transfer.
*Note: The minimum grade point average required for admission depends on the campus and major. Check with your counselor for more specific information!
How do I know what courses will transfer to UC?
Information about whether a course at San Jose City College (SJCC) is transferable to the UC can be found in the SJCC catalog. This information is also available online at Assist.
When should I apply?
You are urged to apply as early as possible. Applications are available in the Transfer Center or you may apply online. The application fee is $40 for each campus you select. Application fees may be waived for certain students. See your counselor for details.
Fall Quarter |
November 1 – 30 |
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Winter Quarter |
July 1 – 31 |
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Spring Quarter |
October 1 – 31 |
Berkeley
Fall Semester |
November 1 – 30 |
If I missed the Application Filing Period, can I still apply?
Most UC campuses do not accept applications after the filing period. If you apply after the filing period, check with the campus or online to see if there are openings for submitting your application.
How can I get help filling out my UC application?
You can make an appointment with your counselor, come to the Transfer Center to talk to our UC Representative or attend a UC Application Workshop.
Does SJCC have Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA) with any of the UC campuses?
Yes. SJCC has agreements with UC Davis, UC Riverside and UC Santa Cruz.
How much does it cost?
UC fees are approximately $3,500 per year for California residents. Students who are not California residents also must pay out-of-state fees of $10,074 each year. In addition to fees, students must consider books, living expenses, transportation into their education costs. The location of each UC campus affects the costs at that campus. Financial aid is available at all campuses. Click here for UC Financial Aid information at the campus in which you are interested.
UC Pathways – Information on transferring to the UC system
UC Online Application
Application Status Report
Campus Tour Information
List of Majors at the UC by Campus
List of Majors at the UC by Discipline
UC Financial Aid InformationASSIST – Articulation/Major preparation. Find out wh at courses can transfer to CSU/UC.
IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum