Most students transfer to the UC’s with "upper-division standing." Meeting theminimum transfer requirementsdoes not guarantee admission. Meet with a Columbia College counselor to maximize your
competitiveness for UC transfer.
Picking the right place to earn your degree is an important part of applying to the
UC. TheUniversity of California websiteprovides an overview of each campus, including virtual tours!
After you have submitted your transfer application, you still need to consider housing,
financial aid & scholarships, signing up for orientation, and selecting the university
you want to attend! The TRiO program created this document called"Congratulations, You’ve Applied! Now What?!"that will guide you along this process.
Yes! Each University of California campus has a wide variety of study abroad options.
Your financial aid will go with you when you study abroad and you can work with your
UC campus study abroad office to make sure your classes count toward your major. To
start looking at options, visit theUC Education Abroad Program websiteand visit the Career and Transfer Center at Columbia College.