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education2 years ago

Community College Transfers: A Time-Wasting Endeavor?

The transfer process from community college to university can be a maze so confusing it derails students' college plans. Credit loss, when students take classes that never end up counting toward a degree, is one of the biggest obstacles. Sometimes it's a result of poor advising, while other times blame can lie with four-year colleges, which have varying rules for evaluating transfer credits. Ultimately, roughly half of community college students drop out. Some states have intervened to take subjectivity out of the process, but problems remain frustratingly common.

education2 years ago

UC to Guarantee Admission for Qualified Transfer Students

The University of California (UC) has announced its first-ever systemwide admission guarantee for qualified transfer student applicants, provided they complete a unified set of general education courses required by both UC and California State University, complete specific coursework needed for UC majors, and earn a minimum GPA. However, access to particular campuses is not assured, and those who are not admitted to their campuses of choice would be offered a spot at UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced or UC Riverside. The intent is to simplify the transfer path so students clearly understand the requirements and don’t take more courses than needed, UC officials said.