Any high school graduate or those who are 18 years of age and older can be admitted to any of the California Junior Colleges. A State Proficiency Certificate holder is also admissible to a community college. Those who are planning to attend a community college are advised to still regard the requirements for high school graduation and include as many UC and CSU entrance requisites as possible.
Those who have taken up College Preparatory course in High School may take a lesser load once admitted to College. Community Colleges in California will administer a standard assessment test in Math and English to determine which level is appropriate for new students to begin their college education. Sometimes a “Self-assessment” is used for students to determine their own Math and English Placements.
Taking up Junior College will consequently make you eligible for transfer to a 4-year College or University provided you meet there requirements. The University of California accepts student in their junior year by completing some 60 units of transferable courses with at least a 2.4 grade point average (GPA). Some UC Campuses, however are more competitive than others in their requirements for transferees. Another option would be to seek admission at any of the California State Universities. They accept students in their junior year by completing some 60 units of transferable courses, with at least a 2.0 GPA.
In 1967, studies showed that the Department of Education of California provided an inadequate job of fulfilling a sound condition for junior colleges. A new Community College system with a Chancellor’s office and Board of Governors was passed preceding this. 72% of districts in California govern only a single college.
The California Community Colleges Board of Governors recently approved more funding for career technical education and to equalize per-student funding in community college districts.