California Community College Transfer Admission, Selection and Preparation

This page is designed for students who plan to transfer to UC Irvine from a California community college.

General information that applies to all transfer students
Academic preparation necessary for each major offered at UC Irvine

See also "Summary of UC Irvine Selection Requirements for
California Community College Transfer Applicants"

General Information

Admission
UC Irvine has a strong commitment to transfer students and, in following California's Master Plan for Higher Education, gives priority to junior-level students transferring from California community colleges. The University of California defines California community college transfer applicants as students who have enrolled at one or more California community colleges for at least two terms (excluding summer sessions), whose last college attended before admission to a UC campus was a California community college (excluding summer sessions), and who have completed the last 30 semester/45 quarter units at one or more California community colleges.

To be considered for admission, students must fulfill the UC transfer admission requirements which for most students include the following:

Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of transferable college credit with a grade point average of at least 2.4 (no more than 14 semester units or 21 quarter units may be taken Pass/Not Pass)
Complete the following course pattern requirement, earning a grade of C or better in each course:
1. Two transferable college courses (3 semesters or 4-5 quarter units each) in English composition
2. One transferable college course (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning
3. Four transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: the arts and humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, the physical and biological sciences

Detailed information on transfer admission can be found in the University of California publications Answers for Transfers and Introducing the University, or in any UC campus general catalogue. These publications are available in community college transfer centers, counseling offices, UC admission offices, and on the World Wide Web at http://www.ucop.edu/pathways/infoctr.

In fulfilling the minimum transfer eligibility requirements in English and mathematics, UC Irvine requires that these courses be completed no later that the term indicated below:

Applicant For:		Completed By:
Fall	. . . . . . . . . .	Spring Term
Winter	. . . . . . . . . .	Summer Term
Spring	. . . . . . . . . .	Fall Term

When to Apply for Admission
To be considered for admission to UC Irvine, you need to apply well in advance of the term you wish to enter. For example, to enroll for the fall quarter at UC Irvine, apply in the November of the preceding year. For the fall quarter at UC Irvine, all majors are open to all new students.

Application Filing Periods
Fall	. . . . .	November 1-30
Winter	. . . . .	July 1-31*
Spring	. . . . .	October 1-31*

*Please note that UC Irvine may not open for applications for winter and/or spring quarters. To find out if the campus will be accepting applications for your major for winter or spring quarters, call the Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools in late June or September, respectively, or visit http://www.ucop.edu/pathways/appctr.html.

The UC Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships is available each year in September and can be obtained at any California community college or UC campus, or on the World Wide Web at http://www.ucop.edu/pathways/appctr.html.

Writing the Personal Statement for Admission
The personal statement is an important part of your application for admission to the University of California. Admission counselors use the statement to learn more about you as an individual and to understand the experiences, accomplishments, and points of view you could bring to the University's student body. The personal statement gives you the opportunity to discuss attributes and experiences that may not be evident through the information you provided in the application.

The statement is your chance to tell us why earning a baccalaureate degree is important to you and how a university education fits into your future plans and goals. For students who may have had academic or personal hardships in the past, the statement can be used to convey that you are confident in your ability to succeed at the University of California.

Focusing on the positive outcomes of your life journey and demonstrating that you possess an awareness of yourself as a student, social citizen, and human being, as well as the different ways your experiences have helped to shape that awareness, will be to your advantage.

The personal statement is required as part of the UC admission process and must be submitted along with the application itself. Regardless of the number of UC campuses you apply to, you submit only a single statement.

The following are suggestions that may help you write a successful UC personal statement. It is not necessary to address all areas listed below, just those that apply to you.

Carefully read the entire application packet before you begin working on your statement. This will give you an idea of the scope and depth of information you are asked to provide.
Focus on the personal statement directions and the statement topics located in the "application form instructions" in the application packet to determine the parameters of the statement.
Discuss your interest in your intended major, how your interest in the field developed, and describe any related work or volunteer experience.
Explain all gaps in your educational history. If you have been out of college for more than one semester (excluding summers), explain what you were doing and where, and why you took time out from pursuing your education.
Expand upon participation in special programs and/or extracurricular, volunteer, or community activities (listed on your application), highlighting leadership, commitment, and perseverance.
Mention the effect of full- or part-time employment or family commitments on your academic career.
If you faced challenges as a low-income student, and/or are a first-generation college student, discuss any hurdles you may have faced relative to academic achievement and opportunities.
If you are applying for specific scholarships, academic programs, or for the Educational Opportunity Program, address the pertinence of your interest in these programs.
Write in your own voice, speaking honestly about yourself -- where you have come from and where you are going.
Ask someone who knows you well and who will pay attention to your writing to read your statement. This person may catch grammatical errors and/or perhaps identify an important fact you may have overlooked.

Transferring with More Than 70 Semester Units
In terms of admission, UC Irvine does not penalize students who transfer with more than 70 semester units of transferable course work from a community college. Although 70 transferable semester/105 quarter units is the maximum number of community college units that may be applied to graduation credit, students will receive subject credit for courses taken in excess of this maximum. This means you will receive credit for fulfilling subject requirements even if the courses are taken after completing 70 transferable semester units. Grades earned in course work beyond this limit are used in calculating the UC transferable grade point average.

Selection Criteria
UC Irvine attempts to accommodate as many qualified transfer applicants as possible. However, if UC Irvine receives more transfer applications than can be accepted, preference will be given to California community college applicants who have:

60 transferable semester units
the highest transferable grade point average
completed course work toward the fulfillment of general education and major requirements
participated in academically selective honors courses or programs

For the past several years, the average self-reported GPA of community college transfer students admitted to UC Irvine has been between 3.0 and 3.6; approximately 76 percent of the community college students who enroll at UC Irvine have self-reported GPAs of 3.0 or higher. Because campus selection criteria (beyond minimum eligibility) vary annually, all students who meet the minimum UC admission requirements are encouraged to apply for admission. Students are also encouraged to indicate an alternate major on the admission application.

Applicants with the strongest academic performance will be the most competitive for admission. Some transfer applicants are selected on the basis of academic and personal achievement, potential, and experience, as assessed through a comprehensive review of all information provided on the application, including academic performance as described above plus the following:

a strong, thoughtful match between UC Irvine's programs and the student's academic and career objectives, preparation, talents, and skills
potential contribution to the campus
an exceptionally challenging curriculum
outstanding accomplishments relevant to academic aims
hardships or unusual circumstances the applicant has faced, and the ways in which the applicant has responded to these challenges

For certain majors, such as Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Economics, Engineering, Information and Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics, Nursing Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health Policy, and Public Health Sciences, preparation for the major is essential, including completion of specified prerequisites and college GPAs.

Criminology, Law and Society and Psychology and Social Behavior: Applicants to either major may be subject to additional GPA screening.

Dance and Music: Applicants to either major must audition and be selected by department faculty.

Academic Preparation

Ideal lower-division preparation for transfer consists of course work that blends University of California admission requirements and UC Irvine graduation requirements. Design your course program (schedule) to accomplish the following objectives:

satisfy general UC requirements for admission as a transfer student (refer to the admission section above)
work toward meeting the lower-division requirements of your UC Irvine school and major, as listed below
work toward completing the UC Irvine Breadth (general education) Requirement or IGETC

UC Irvine General Education Requirement
The UC Irvine Breadth (general education) Requirement consists of course work in writing, science, social and behavioral sciences, arts and humanities, mathematics and symbolic systems, language other than English, multicultural studies, and international/global issues. It is fully described in the "Information for Transfer Students: Fulfilling Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree" section of the UC Irvine General Catalogue.

The Breadth Requirement, which must be completed prior to graduation from UC Irvine, may be satisfied by college-level courses appropriate to UC Irvine offerings. It may be completed at any time during the undergraduate years with one exception -- the lower-division writing component must be completed within the first three quarters of residency at UC Irvine. However, it is to your advantage to complete as much of the Breadth Requirement as possible prior to transferring to UC Irvine. In fulfilling the UC Irvine Breadth Requirement, transfer students have options which are described in the "Catalogue Rights" section of the UC Irvine General Catalogue.

IGETC
UC Irvine accepts the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) as an alternative to the UC Irvine Breadth Requirement. Detailed information about IGETC is available in the Answers for Transfers booklet. IGETC lists are available at community college transfer centers and on the World Wide Web. Students who elect to follow IGETC must complete it in its entirety prior to enrolling at UC Irvine. Students should be aware that IGETC may not be recommended for students transferring to UC Irvine in engineering, mathematics, or science majors. Whether completing the UC Irvine Breadth Requirement or IGETC, students are encouraged to select general education courses that may also be applied to admission and lower-division degree requirements.

Please note that while courses taken in fulfillment of IGETC may also be used to fulfill admission requirements, completion of IGETC is not required for admission to UC Irvine.

UC Irvine Articulation Agreements
UC Irvine has articulation agreements with many California community colleges. The agreements identify how courses at a specific community college can be used to fulfill UC Irvine's lower-division degree requirements. Students are encouraged to consult the agreements prior to enrolling in community college courses. By careful selection of courses, it is possible to satisfy some or all lower-division degree requirements prior to transfer. The agreements are valid for specific academic years, so it is important to use the agreements in effect when course work was completed. The agreements are available on the World Wide Web at http://www.assist.org/, at the UC Irvine Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools, and at community college transfer centers and counseling offices.

The following lists are provided to guide your selection of courses prior to transfer. To ensure that you are enrolled in courses comparable in level and content to UC Irvine required courses, work closely with your college counselor, or contact UC Irvine's Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools. You also are encouraged to refer to UC Irvine articulation agreements (available for selected colleges) for information about course equivalencies. Unless specified, the following courses are not required for admission to UC Irvine. Course work not completed prior to transfer will be taken at UC Irvine.

INDEX:

Claire Trevor School of the Arts
School of Biological Sciences
The Paul Merage School of Business
The Henry Samueli School of Engineering
College of Health Sciences
School of Humanities
Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
School of Physical Sciences
School of Social Ecology
School of Social Sciences

Claire Trevor School of the Arts

Required (for all majors unless specified otherwise)

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7

Arts and Humanities

Required

apply in another Arts major, new students are not admitted directly into the major
students may petition a change to this major by the end of their second quarter

Recommended

two years (at a college level) of a language other than English
four semesters/six quarters of composition, literature, history and philosophy (as least one course in each area)
one-year survey of dance history, development of drama, European and American music, or contemporary art and visual culture; and studio/ensemble courses

Dance (B.A. or B.F.A.)

Required

Auditions required. Auditions for dance are held in January, prior to the fall quarter when entrance is anticipated.

Recommended

one year of dance history
basic training in ballet, jazz, and modern dance technique
one course in music for dancers
one course in injury prevention/technique analysis
one course in choreography
one course in tap, world, social, Spanish, or Mexican dance

For the B.F.A. Choreography Specialization add:

additional choreography courses to equal one year
one course in acting
one course in introduction to costume design for dance
one course in lighting design

Note: New students are not admitted directly into the specialization.

For the B.F.A. Performance Specialization add:

one course in acting

Note: New students are not admitted directly into the specialization.

Drama

Recommended

one year of acting
one course in production theory
one course in costume design
one course in scenic design
one course in lighting design
one year in development of drama

B.F.A in Music Theatre

Required

apply for the Drama major; new students are not admitted directly into the major
students may petition a change to this major as early as their second quarter of residence and must successfully pass audition

Recommended

one year of acting
one course in production theory
one course in costume design, scenic design, lighting design, or sound design
one year in development of drama

Music (B.A. or B.Mus.)

Required

Auditions required. Auditions for music are held in January, prior to the fall quarter when entrance is anticipated.

Recommended

three semesters/four quarters of music theory and musicianship
one year of European music
one course in twentieth-century music
two courses chosen from post-tonal theory, jazz theory, music technology and computers
a minimum of one year of vocal or instrumental instruction and performance ensemble or repertory

Studio Art

Recommended

one year of history of Western art or Asian art
four courses selected from drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramic sculpture, digital imaging, photography, video, or performance art

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School of Biological Sciences

Students may apply to either Biological Sciences or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Required:

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
one year of general chemistry with laboratory with a grade of "B" or better in each course
one year of general biology with laboratory equivalent to UC Irvine's BIO SCI 93, 94, and 100 lab with a grade of "C" or better in each course

Recommended:

one year of organic chemistry with laboratory
one year of calculus or a combination of calculus and statistics
one year of calculus-based physics with laboratory

Note: Students who wish to be considered for the following majors should follow the required and recommended course prep outlined for biological sciences: biochemistry and molecular biology, microbiology & immunology, neurobiology, pharmaceutical sciences, developmental and cell biology, genetics and plant biology. These majors are not available until student is enrolled at UCI.

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The Paul Merage School of Business

Business Administration

Required:

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
courses in calculus equivalent to UC Irvine's Mathematics 2A-B
courses in economics equivalent to UC Irvine's Economics 20A-B
courses in statistics and accounting equivalent to UC Irvine's Management 7, 30A, and 30B

Note: Management 10 may be completed at UC Irvine.

Business Information Management

(offered jointly by the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences)

Required:

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
one year approved calculus
one year of transferable computer science courses involving concepts such as those found in C++, Java, or another object-oriented, high-level programming language
one year of introductory accounting theory and practice (equivalent to UC Irvine's Management 30A, 30B)
one year of micro- and macro-economics theory (equivalent to UC Irvine's Economics 20A-B)

Recommended:

one course in discrete mathematics
one course in linear algebra
one course in data structures
one course in probability and statistics
one course in software engineering

Note: Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major(s) of interest. Java is used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn it by studying on their own or by completing a Java-related programming course prior to their first quarter at UCI.

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The Henry Samueli School of Engineering

All Engineering Majors

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8
a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in required courses
one year of calculus
one year of calculus-based physics with laboratory (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism),

Note: Civil Engineers are required to take one course in calculus-based physics with laboratory (Mechanics) and one year general chemistry with labs OR one year calculus-based physics (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism) and one course general chemistry with lab. Environmental Engineers are only required to complete one course in calculus-based physics with laboratory (Mechanics).

Aerospace Engineering
Required:

one course in general chemistry with laboratory

a minimum of two additional approved courses from the list below:

one course in a programming language: C, C++, or FORTRAN recommended
one course in network theory and operational amplifiers which includes circuit analysis, network theorems, analysis and design of operational amplifiers
one course in statics
one course in engineering dynamics
one course in principles of materials science
two courses in multivariable calculus
one course in differential equations
one or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory

Biomedical Engineering

Required:

one year of general chemistry
one course in a programming language: C or Python recommended

Recommended

second year calculus
one course in biostatistics
one course in engineering problem solving
one course in chemical engineering calculations
two courses in cell and molecular engineering

Biomedical Engineering: Premedical

Required:

one year of general chemistry

A minimum of one additional approved course from the list below:

second year calculus
one year of organic chemistry
one year of biological sciences
two courses in cell and molecular engineering

Chemical Engineering
Required:

one year of general chemistry with laboratory

a minimum of two additional approved courses from the list below:

one course in C, C++, or FORTRAN
one course in chemical engineering calculations which covers energy and mass balances on reactive transient processes and computer-aided balance calculations
one course in principles of materials science
one year of organic chemistry with laboratory
two courses in multivariable calculus
one course in differential equations

Civil Engineering
Required:

one year of general chemistry with laboratory
one course in a programming language: C, Assembly, or Matlab recommended

Recommended:

one additional course in computer systems of programming in C or Matlab
one course in statics
one course in engineering problem solving
one course in engineering dynamics
two courses in multivariable calculus
one course in differential equations

Computer Engineering
Required:

one course in a programming language: C or Python recommended

a minimum of two additional approved courses from the list below:

one course in general chemistry or modern physics
one course in introduction to digital systems and digital logic laboratory which covers Boolean algebra, principles and practices of combinational and sequential logic including CAD methods, basics of programmable logic (FPGAs), and system-level design techniques
two courses in systems programming
one course in network analysis
one course in multivariable calculus
one course in differential equations
one course in discrete mathematics
one or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory

Computer Science and Engineering
(offered jointly with the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences)

Required:

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8
one year of approved calculus
one year of calculus-based physics (mechanics, electricity and magnetism) with laboratory
one year of transferable computer science courses*, involving concepts such as those found in Java, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language
one additional approved transferable course for the major: an approved math, science, or CSE course

Recommended:

one course in data structures
one course in software engineering
one course in discrete mathematics
one course in boolean algebra
one course in linear algebra

Electrical Engineering
Required:

one course in a programming language: C or C++ recommended

a minimum of two additional approved courses from the list below:

one course in general chemistry with laboratory
one course in introduction to digital systems and digital logic laboratory which covers Boolean algebra, principles and practices of combinational and sequential logic, including CAD methods, basics of programmable logic (FPGAs), and system-level design techniques
one course in network analysis
one course in engineering dynamics or principles of materials science
two courses in multivariable calculus
one course in differential equations
one or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory

Engineering (General)
Required:

one course in a programming language: C, C++, Pascal, or FORTRAN recommended

a minimum of two additional approved courses from the list below:

two courses in general chemistry with laboratory
one course in statics
one course in principles of materials science
one course in engineering dynamics
one course in network analysis, or network theory and operational amplifiers
two courses in multivariable calculus
one course in differential equations
one or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory

Environmental Engineering
Required:

one year of general chemistry with laboratory

a minimum of one additional approved course from the list below:

one course in a programming language: C or Matlab recommended
one course in statics
one course in engineering dynamics
one course in general biology or diversity of life
two courses in multivariable calculus
one course in differential equations

Materials Science Engineering
Required:

one course in a programming language: C recommended
one year general chemistry with laboratory

additional approved courses include (not required):

one course in principles of materials science
one course in engineering dynamics
one course in network theory and operational amplifiers which includes circuit analysis, network theorems, analysis and design of operational amplifiers
one course in process engineering and calculation
one course in statics
two courses in multivariable calculus
one course in differential equations
one or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory

Mechanical Engineering
Required:

one course in general chemistry with laboratory

a minimum of two additional approved courses from the list below:

one course in a programming language: C, C++ or FORTRAN recommended
one course in network theory and operational amplifiers which includes circuit analysis, network theorems, analysis and design of operational amplifiers
one course in principles of materials science
one course in statics
one course in computer-aided design
one course in engineering dynamics
two courses in multivariable calculus
one course in differential equations
one or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory

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College of Health Sciences

Nursing Science

Required:

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
a grade of "B" or better in required science courses
one year of general chemistry with lab
one quarter or semester of organic chemistry
one course in molecular biology equivalent to UCI's biological sciences 99
one course in biochemistry equivalent to UCI's biological sciences 98
one course in biology DNA equivalent to UCI's biological sciences 93
one course in genetics equivalent to UCI's biological sciences 97
one course in statistics equivalent to UCI's Math 7 or Stats 8 or Stats 7
requires departmental approval which includes review of supplemental application for enrollment

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Required:

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
one year of general biology lab with a grade of "B" or better in each course
complete one year of general biology with lap equivalent to UCI's Bio Sci 93, 94, and 100 lab with a grade of "C" or better
New students are not admitted directly into the major

Public Health Policy

Required:

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8
one year of social science courses in any combination of the following topics: anthropology, economics, sociology and/or psychology
a grade of "B" or better for each required class

Recommended:

one semester of calculus and one semester of statistics
one year of general biology

Public Health Sciences

Required:

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
one year of general biology with a grade of "B" or better in both semesters
one year of general chemistry with laboratory with a grade of "B" or better in both semesters

Recommended:

one semester of calculus and one semester of statistics
one year of organic chemistry with laboratory
one year of courses in anthropology, economic, sociology, and/or psychology
one course in genetics
one course in biochemistry
one course in molecular biology

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School of Humanities

All School of Humanities majors are required to complete four semester/six quarters of approved composition, literature, history, and philosophy (at least one course in each area); or a one-year humanities sequence which deals with problems of concern to the disciplines of history, literature, and philosophy, and which emphasizes the reading and analysis of significant texts (acceptable courses can be found at www.assist.org).

Required (for all majors unless specified otherwise)

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7

African American Studies

Recommended:

course work which focuses on the cultures and histories of Africans and African-Americans
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Art History

Recommended:

one year survey of the history of Western art or one year survey of the history of Asian art
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Asian American Studies

Recommended:

course work in the arts, humanities, and social sciences which focuses on Asian American and Pacific American peoples
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Chinese Studies

Recommended:

two years of college-level Mandarin Chinese
one course in the culture of a non-Chinese East Asian country
one additional course in Chinese literature, history, art history, linguistics, or comparative literature

Classical Civilization

Recommended:

one year of college-level Greek or Latin,
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English
one year of ancient Greek or Roman society or classical mythology

Classics

Recommended:

two years of college-level Greek
two years of college-level Latin

For the Greek emphasis, add one year of ancient Greek society.
For the Latin emphasis, add one year of ancient Roman society.

Comparative Literature

Recommended:

two semester/three quarter courses chosen from: American literature, British literature, world literature, area national literature (i.e., other than American or British), dramatic literature, poetry, or fiction/novel
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

East Asian Cultures

Recommended:

two years of college-level Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, or Korean

English

Recommended:

two semester/three quarter courses chosen from: American literature, British literature, world literature, area national literature (i.e., other than American or British), dramatic literature, poetry, or fiction/novel
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

European Studies

Recommended:

two years of college-level French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish

Film and Media Studies

two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

French

Recommended:

two years of college-level French

German Studies

Recommended:

two years of college-level German

Global Cultures

Recommended:

a one-year survey of world history
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

History

Recommended:

two courses from Asian, world, European, U.S., Middle East/African, or Latin American history
up to three additional courses in history
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Humanities (Interdisciplinary)

Recommended:

two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English
New students are not admitted directly to the Humanities major. Transfer students should select a major in the School of Humanities.

Humanities and Arts

Recommended:

two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English
NOTE: New students are not admitted directly into the Humanities and Arts major. Transfer students should apply for the Humanities major in which they intend to focus.

Japanese Language and Literature

Recommended:

two years of college-level Japanese
one course in the culture or literature of a non-Japanese East Asian country
one additional course in Japanese literature, history, art history, linguistics, or comparative literature

Korean Language and Literature

Recommended:

two years of college-level Korean is strongly recommended prior to transfer

Latin

Recommended:

two years of college-level Latin

Literary Journalism

Recommended:

one course chosen from: area national literature (i.e. other than American or British) American literature, British literature, world literature, dramatic literature, poetry or fiction/novel
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Philosophy

Recommended:

one year in the history of philosophy (ancient, medieval, modern, contemporary)
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English
one course in introductory or symbolic logic

Religious Studies

Recommended:

one year survey of world religions
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Spanish

Recommended:

two years of college-level Spanish

Women's Studies

Recommended:

course work in the arts, humanities, and social sciences which focuses on the study of women and/or gender issues
two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

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Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences

Biomedical Computing

Note: This major will not be open for transfer admission until Fall 2011.

Required:

a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.4
one year of approved calculus
one year of transferable computer science courses* involving concepts such as those found in Java, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language
one year of calculus-based physics (mechanics, electricity and magnetism) with corresponding labs
one year of general biology equivalent to UC Irvine's Biological Sciences 93 and 94 with corresponding labs