Can you transfer to a UC with an F?
Abigail Rogers
Updated on March 06, 2026
People also ask, can I transfer with an F?
yes, you can transfer as long its only one course. your GPA must be above 2.5 or higher. but if you have many courses with F or C grades and your GPA is under 2.00. Is it better to go straight to a university or to community college, then transfer to a university, after high school?
Also, can you transfer with an F on your transcript? Although a failed class will still appear on your transcripts, if you pass the course a second time with a higher grade the previous F will no longer be factored into your GPA – making transferring schools much easier!
Correspondingly, can you get into a UC with an F?
UC's require that you report all grades including the F, but they will use the repeat grade in their UC GPA calculation. If you do not have a repeat grade for the course to submit on your application, then your F will be included in your GPA calculation along with having to report it.
What GPA do you need to transfer to a UC?
To be eligible for UC admission, students must fulfill both of the following: 1. Complete 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable college credit with a GPA of at least 2.4 (2.8 for nonresidents). No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units may be taken Pass/Not Pass.