Colorado Technical University

How do I convince my University to allow my Community College Language course to count as an upper division GE

I am a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Last summer I took an upper level Chinese course that emphasized reading and writing in Chinese. When I took the course, Cal Poly didn't even offer Chinese, so I took the initiative to go out of my way to learn it during the summer time. The goal was that advanced knowledge in this area will supplement my future in International Business Management, my major. However, because of a rule that no community college course could count as an upper-division elective, it is ruining my plans. First, the college's administration is stubborn about the notion that some community college courses exceed the quality of education available at a 4 year university, especially when Cal Poly doesn't even offer that language. Secondly, the Chinese course perfectly supplements my major, thus making sense it should count as part of my major coursework. For those familiar with this situation in other Universities or here, let's get through this together!

Public Comments

1. I go to USC and they have exceedingly strict rules about importing GE credits. I don't know how much I can help, since I haven't had time to really pursue my case in trying to convince the university to let me import a course. Also, I never attended a community college; I'm merely trying to get a summer course imported. However, from what I'm hearing, the person you might want to see is the Dean of whatever college you are in (Business you said?). Also, look through the directory for anyone in a high position that has the words "of Academic Affairs" in their title (you should e-mail them). Anyway, good luck and hope you get the credits transferred. I doubt you'll want to hear me say this but it's been hammered into me these last 2 years, so "FIGHT ON!!!"!
2. I suggest that you work on developing your super powers. I went to a community college and transferred to UCLA, and they like all other colleges, never considered letting a lower division class taken @ a community college count as an upper division. If I remember correctly, community colleges only offer lower division classes. Lower division classes cannot be used as upper division classes, even if they are elective ones. For now, just think of it as life experience. You'll be better prepared in your major now. Next time, don't take a lower division class and try to pawn it off as an upper division. Everyone gets fu*ked in college. OR like the trojan dude said, fight it....just dont get your hopes up. I've dealt with the community college and uc system extensively and I really dont think its possible. ...also, never overestimate the power of bribery