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University of CaliforniaGeneral EducationWhat is general education to the UC? A general education (GE) pattern consists of a variety of courses from a broad range of disciplines which is designed to give you breadth in your education. Transfer students applying to the UC must complete a minimum number of courses designed to fulfill lower-division breadth/general education requirements for transfer. General education requirements vary by UC campus, College within a UC campus, and by major. At De Anza College, students have the option of completing the IGETC to satisfy lower-division GE requirements at the UC. What is the purpose of IGETC? The purpose of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is to provide an option for community college transfer students to fulfill lower division general education breadth requirements before enrolling at a campus of the University of California or the California State University. It is important to understand the relationship of UC general education/breadth (IGETC or campus-specific), admission, major preparation and graduation requirements. For example, since all courses used for the IGETC must be completed before entering the University, it is sometimes mistakenly considered an admissions requirement. The IGETC does not change existing University and campus specific transfer admission or prerequisite requirements. A student does not need to complete IGETC in order to become eligible for UC admission.
How do I know which GE pattern to follow? Your unique circumstance (previous college work, major focus) will determine which plan is best for you. Some majors prefer that you do not concentrate heavily on general education. Meet with a counselor or academic advisor in the campus Counseling & Advising Center to determine which pattern best meets your needs. What De Anza courses meet the requirements for IGETC?
Which majors or colleges within a specific UC campus do not recommend or accept IGETC? In general, students pursuing majors that require extensive lower-division preparation (e.g. Engineering, Science majors, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business) are not advised to follow the IGETC. Such students should concentrate on completing as many of the prerequisites for the major that the UC campus may screen for to determine eligibility for admission. For a list of majors and colleges at the UC that prefer transfer students follow a more prescribed lower-division curriculum, click on IGETC Considerations. What are various ways I can meet the Language Other Than English requirement on IGETC? Students transferring to the University of California who intend to complete the IGETC, are required to demonstrate a minimal level of competence (proficiency) in a language other than English equal to two years of high school study. For a list of ways to meet the language other than English requirement on the IGETC at De Anza College, see IGETC Certification of Proficiency in a Language Other Than English. What is IGETC Certification? The IGETC Certification is an official document sent directly from De Anza College to another institution that verifies the courses/Advanced Placement (AP) exams used towards IGETC completion. When should I request IGETC Certification? It is a student's responsibility to request IGETC Certification. Upon enrolling in final course requirements and receiving conditional admission to the University, you may submit the General Education Certification Form to the Admissions and Records Office. If you attended other colleges and/or received scores of 3 or higher on AP exams, please be sure all applicable OFFICIAL transcripts and exam reports are on file at De Anza before requesting certification. Likewise, if you are clearing the 'Proficiency in a Language Other Than English' requirement with high school coursework, an OFFICIAL copy of your high school transcript must be on file at De Anza. NOTE: If you completed coursework at more than one California Community College you should have your coursework certified by the last California Community College you attended for a regular (fall, winter, spring) semester/quarter prior to transfer to the UC. Where can I find campus-specific GE patterns for the UC? Visit www.assist.org and select De Anza College and your transfer campus of choice. Under the "Agreements with Other Campuses" section select "For General Education/Breadth" if available. General Education/Breadth requirements are not available for all UC campuses on ASSIST. You should also check the general education/breadth requirements for your prospective major or school listed in the general catalog for each UC campus. Links to the GE/Breadth for each UC campus are available below: UC Berkeley: UC Berkeley General Catalog or visit the ASSIST Web site UC Davis: UC Davis General Catalog or visit the ASSIST Web site UC Irvine: UC Irvine General Catalog or visit the ASSIST Web site UCLA: UCLA General Catalog or view the UCLA Registrar's Office Web site for specific General Education Requirements by College/School. UC Merced: UC Merced General Catalog UC Riverside: UC Riverside General Catalog or visit the ASSIST Web site UC San Diego: UC San Diego General Catalog or visit the ASSIST Web site UC Santa Barbara: UC Santa Barbara General Catalog or visit ASSIST Web site UC Santa Cruz: UCSC General Catalog or visit the ASSIST Web site How do the requirements for a high unit major compare to those for a standard major?
Caution: The final responsibility for a successful transfer program rests with the student. Resources online and at De Anza College are designed to assist you in getting as accurate information as possible. This information changes frequently, however, and can impact your admission to the university. It is highly advised that you meet periodically with advisors at both De Anza College and at the prospective university to confirm your choice of classes and develop an educational plan.
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